Description

Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate International Archaeology Day on Saturday, October 21, 2023 with two premium tours led by Fort Ticonderoga Director of Archaeology, Margaret Staudter, which will highlight Fort Ticonderoga’s historically significant archaeological collections and Carillon Battlefield. With one of the richest, and relatively untouched, historic landscapes documenting North America’s 18^th-century military history in the country, Fort Ticonderoga is poised to become a center for archaeological investigation, education, and preservation.
 
The special tours are FREE and included in Fort Ticonderoga’s general admission ticket. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit www.fortticonderoga.org.

International Archaeology Day celebrates the field of archaeology and provides an annual day for organizations to offer programs and activities dedicated to archaeology.

The Premium Tours Offered on October 21, 2023:
 
Archaeological Collections Museum Guided Tour | 11:30am – 12:15pm
Explore Fort Ticonderoga’s exhibit spaces and learn about important finds from the last one hundred years. From buttons to stoneware plates, see a range of artifacts that were used by the soldiers and citizens of 18^th century Fort Ticonderoga. The tour begins in the Parade Ground. 

Carillon Battlefield Walking Tour | 3-4:30pm
This tour will introduce you to the Carillon battlefield’s remarkable history, discuss recent survey work, visit key archaeological features, and share exciting initiatives for long-term investigation and stewardship. This tour covers 1.2 miles of walking from Fort Ticonderoga’s Log House Welcome Center to the Carillon Battlefield, walking along the paved exit road. This tour includes inclined walking, comfortable footwear is recommended.