Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga was built in 1755 by the French, who named it Fort Carillon. It was renamed in 1759, by the British who captured and rebuilt it.
It has been restored, according to the French plans, on the original foundation. The museum opened in 1909 with a collection of weapons, utensils, paintings and papers from Colonial and Revolutionary periods on display.
It has been restored, according to the French plans, on the original foundation. The museum opened in 1909 with a collection of weapons, utensils, paintings and papers from Colonial and Revolutionary periods on display.
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Fort Ticonderoga
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Mount Defiance
Mount Defiance is the site of the surrender of the Fort Ticonderoga by General Arthur St Clair in 1777. This point is at an elevation of 853 feet and provides a view of Lake Champlain and the surrounding valley.
