Description

American reinforcements streamed north in March of 1776 to support their stumbling army in Canada. Discover how veterans from a year on campaign and new recruits assembled hastily at Ticonderoga to face an American military crisis. Explore the logistics of an army in winter as supplied arrive by horse and oxen and watch as soldiers prepare cannons to be hauled north to Canada.

Highlighted programming throughout the day brings to life this critical moment in the spring of 1776 as Lake Champlain melted and the fight to the north heated up. See the arrival of newly enlisted soldiers as they pause at Ticonderoga along their march. Watch as oxen move with impressive power through mud and snow, dragging sleds of supplies and hauling timber to carpenters. Lend a hand as soldiers continue the unending task of cutting firewood to heat the barracks and cook up rations. Examine the process of creating and crating up ammunition with artillerymen working in their laboratory. Discover the dire needs of the army to the north as soldiers unload and repack provisions onto sleds for the besiegers of Quebec. Try your hand at reefing and caulking as bateaux are prepared for the thawing of the rivers and lakes, merely weeks away. Explore Fort Ticonderoga as soldiers and artisans diligently work to keep the American cause alive.
“This living history event will highlight the ongoing work needed to survive the late winter in the crucial year of 1776 as the new campaign season approaches,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga president and CEO. “Our commitment to bringing the dramatic and real story of our past to life through unforgettable programs at Fort Ticonderoga is an opportunity to share with our visitors the importance of this place in the founding of America.”
Appropriate footwear for undetermined weather conditions is highly recommended.