July 4th, 1861 Address delivered at Essex, NY
From the archives of the Ticonderoga Historical Society we commemorate this 4th of July, 2020 by re-publishing a historical pamphlet —...
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tihistory1764
- Mar 31, 2020
- 11 min
Moriah Plank Road Company
Roads in early America were very poor, and here in the Adirondacks almost non-existing. Of those that were many had their beginnings from...
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tihistory1764
- Mar 25, 2020
- 7 min
Ticonderoga Schools’ History – Part Two
This school history was written by George F. Burroughs, (1902-1978) long time school teacher and principal with the Ticonderoga School...
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tihistory1764
- Mar 23, 2020
- 6 min
Ticonderoga Schools’ History – Part One
This school history was written by George F. Burroughs, (1902-1978) long time school teacher and principal (1926-1969), with the...
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tihistory1764
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
Ticonderoga’s Newest Public Sculpture Arrives
The newest of the Town of Ticonderoga’s outdoor public sculptures arrived here, Saturday, January 25th. It is a wood carved caricature of...
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tihistory1764
- Jan 28, 2020
- 1 min
Ticonderoga's Newest Public Sculpture Arrives
The newest of the Town of Ticonderoga's outdoor public sculptures arrived here, Saturday, January 25th. It is a wood carved caricature...
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tihistory1764
- Dec 27, 2019
- 7 min
Our Own Band of Brothers
Early in the morning on the 16th of December 1944 Hitler launched a vast counter-attacked against the Allies with more than 200,000...
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tihistory1764
- Dec 27, 2019
- 6 min
Our Own Band of Brothers
Landing on Utah Beach D-Day Early in the morning on the 16th of December Hitler launched a vast counter-attacked against the Allies with...
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tihistory1764
- Jul 13, 2019
- 1 min
From Wilson to Woodstock
FREE EVENT! Saturday July 20th, 6:00 PM Hancock House Our free summer concert always provides unique fun for all. Join us as the band...
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tihistory1764
- Mar 10, 2019
- 6 min
Ruth L. Wood: Proud to be a U.S. Marine
The month of March has been designated as national “Women’s History Month.” This year the Ticonderoga Historical Society continues a four...
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tihistory1764
- Feb 17, 2019
- 1 min
350th Champlain Anniversary Celebration Photo Collection 1
During 1959 the Adirondacks and the Lakes Champlain and George region commemorated the 350th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s 1609...
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tihistory1764
- Jan 21, 2019
- 3 min
An eye on public art and place
In 1927 Horace A. Moses, Ticonderoga’s most prolific early twentieth century benefactor, gifted to the people of this town its Community...
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tihistory1764
- Jan 6, 2019
- 4 min
First Child
Elizabeth Stoughton, born 27 November 1766, was the daughter of John and Ruth Belden Stoughton. Her father, John, was a Lieutenant in one...
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tihistory1764
- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
St. Marys’ Students Visit the Hancock House
First and Fourth Grade students from Ticonderoga’s St. Marys School recently went on a field trip to the Hancock House to learn more...
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tihistory1764
- Nov 16, 2018
- 1 min
2018 Ticonderoga Veterans Day Observance
Members and Sons of Ticonderoga’s American Legion Post #224 “Retrieved the Colors” from several town cemeteries and courtyard at the...
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tihistory1764
- Nov 11, 2018
- 3 min
Tragedy at Sea – USS Ticonderoga
The night of 29th September 1918 the USS Ticonderoga, a cargo and animal transport, was returning from Europe on her fourth convoy trip...
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tihistory1764
- Nov 9, 2018
- 1 min
THS on the Road – Lake Luzerne
For the last few years the Lake Luzerne Senior Club have been enthusiastic attendees at the Ticonderoga Historical Society’s summer lawn...
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tihistory1764
- Nov 7, 2018
- 1 min
WW1 Veterans Remembered – Mark B. Hill
WW1 Veterans Remembered – Mark B(ennet) Hill – (1897-1971) Mark was a native of Ticonderoga and resided here for his entire life. He...
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tihistory1764
- Nov 2, 2018
- 1 min
WW1 Veteran Remembered – George Dreimiller (1887-1963)
WW1 Veteran Remembered George Dreimiller (1887-1963) was born in Brooklyn, NY and as a young boy he moved with the family to Albany, NY....
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tihistory1764
- Sep 28, 2018
- 4 min
Highlander’s War Dance
Two hundred and sixty years ago arguably one of the most significant French and Indian War era events occurred here at Ticonderoga. As...
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