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From the archives of the Ticonderoga Historical Society we commemorate this 4th of July, 2020  by re-publishing a historical pamphlet —...

Roads in early America were very poor, and here in the Adirondacks almost non-existing. Of those that were many had their beginnings from...

This school history was written by George F. Burroughs, (1902-1978) long time school teacher and principal with the Ticonderoga School...

This school history was written by George F. Burroughs, (1902-1978) long time school teacher and principal (1926-1969),  with the...

The newest of the Town of Ticonderoga’s outdoor public sculptures arrived here, Saturday, January 25th. It is a wood carved caricature of...

The newest of the Town of Ticonderoga's outdoor public sculptures arrived here, Saturday, January 25th. It is a wood carved caricature...

Early in the morning on the 16th of December 1944 Hitler launched a vast counter-attacked against the Allies with more than 200,000...

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...

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...

The month of March has been designated as national “Women’s History Month.” This year the Ticonderoga Historical Society continues a four...

During 1959 the Adirondacks and the Lakes Champlain and George region commemorated the 350th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s 1609...

In 1927 Horace A. Moses, Ticonderoga’s most prolific early twentieth century benefactor, gifted to the people of this town its Community...

Elizabeth Stoughton, born 27 November 1766, was the daughter of John and Ruth Belden Stoughton. Her father, John, was a Lieutenant in one...

First and Fourth Grade students from Ticonderoga’s St. Marys School recently went on a field trip to the Hancock House to learn more...

Members and Sons of Ticonderoga’s American Legion Post #224 “Retrieved the Colors” from several town cemeteries and courtyard at the...

The night of 29th September 1918 the USS Ticonderoga, a cargo and animal transport,  was returning from Europe on her fourth convoy trip...

For the last few years the Lake Luzerne Senior Club have been enthusiastic attendees at the Ticonderoga Historical Society’s summer lawn...

WW1 Veterans Remembered – Mark B(ennet) Hill – (1897-1971) Mark was a native of Ticonderoga and resided here for his entire life.  He...

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....

Two hundred and sixty years ago arguably one of the most significant French and Indian War era events occurred here at Ticonderoga. As...