South Burlington history events

The Place Between the Great Waters

See Fort Ticonderoga the way two generations of soldiers saw this lakeside citadel...

Fort Ticonderoga's Guns by Night

Experience the flash of musketry and roar of cannon fire by night in this unique 90-minute tour of and demonstration of 18th-century guns, big and small! Explore the workings of the firelocks & ca...

Growing up with Gardening: Sow, Grow & Know! - All About Butterflies!

Join us for a one-hour program presented in the Discovery Gardens at Fort Ticonderoga for ages 3 through 8...

History Beneath the Walls

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath Fort Ticonderoga’s stone walls? Join Fort Ticonderoga’s curator, Christopher Fox, for “History Beneath the Walls,” a new in-depth exploration of Fort Ticon...

Growing up with Gardening: Sow, Grow & Know! - Sensational Sunflowers!

Join us for a one-hour program presented in the Discovery Gardens at Fort Ticonderoga for ages 3 through 8. Unlock the power of tiny seeds that grow into huge sunflowers...

Fort Ticonderoga’s Garrison Ghost Tours

Visit Fort Ticonderoga by night and venture into the darkness to learn about the unexplained experiences reported by staff and visitors over the past century and decide for yourself if they are con...

Memorial Day at Fort Ticonderoga

Join Fort Ticonderoga on Memorial Day, May 27, to salute the service of the armed forces of the United States on the very grounds where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed...

Pavilion Exploration Tour

For the first time ever, join Fort staff for a rare look at the Pavilion from the inside! The Pavilion was built in 1826 by William Ferris Pell...

Annual Fife and Drum Corps Muster

Experience martial music at its best at America’s Fort! From the American Revolution, to the Civil War, to modern commemoration, learn about the practical purpose of fifes and drums...

Fort Ticonderoga Teachers Institute

Spend a week at Fort Ticonderoga this summer learning about the career of Benedict Arnold, especially his role in the first three years of the American Revolution (1775-1777)...

Surrender of Fort William Henry

August 9th will mark the 256th anniversary of the Surrender of Fort William Henry in 1757. A ceremony involving reenactors will be held on the grounds of the restored fort to mark the occasion...

Independence Day Celebration at Fort Ticonderoga

Celebrate America on the very ground where soldiers served to secure Independence! Meet soldiers of the Continental Army Northern Department as they appeared when the Declaration of Independence wa...

Scots Day

Fort Ticonderoga will present the Fifth Annual Scots Day event on June 15...

Battle of Carillon Commemoration

Stand on the very ground where the epic Battle of Carillon took place on July 8, 1758...

The King’s Garden is Open for the Season

Tour the restored 1920’s Colonial Revival King’s Garden, the site of the original Fort Garrison Garden...