Fort Ticonderoga Collection

KNOX: ARTILLERY, 1776. The arrival of Colonel Henry Knox in the Continental Army camp besieging Boston, January 1776, with artillery seized at Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga, Lake George, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Fort Ticonderoga, Lake George, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920

USA, New York, Adirondack Mountains, Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga

Embarking at the head of Lake George of Abercrombies expedition against Fort Ticonderoga (colour litho)
2800714 Embarking at the head of Lake George of Abercrombies expedition against Fort Ticonderoga (colour litho) by American School

Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, N. Y. c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
867569 Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, N.Y. c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

View of the Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, 1859. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
View of the Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga, 1859. Fort Ticonderoga, formerly Fort Carillon, was a large 18th-century star fort built on Lake Champlain in northern New York in the United States

A Perspective View of Lake George, c18th century
A Perspective View of Lake George, 1759. Publisher, John Hinton

Fort Ticonderoga falls to the Americans, 1775
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys taking Fort Ticonderoga from the British, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR, 1758. The Marquis de Montcalm and his French troops repulse the British attack led by General James Abercrombie at Fort Carillon (later Fort Ticonderoga), 8 July 1758

Gunpowder brought to Boston from Fort Ticonderoga, 1775
Colonists transporting powder from Fort Ticonderoga to defend Boston, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

FORT TICONDEROGA, 1759. View of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, New York. Watercolor, 1759, by Thomas Davies

FORT TICONDEROGA, c1760. Southwest view of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, New York. Wash drawing, c1760, by Thomas Davies

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR, 1758. The Marquis de Montcalm and his French troops repulse the British attack led by General James Abercrombie at Fort Carillon (later Fort Ticonderoga), 8 July 1758

Plan of Fort Ticonderoga, New York, during the Revolutionary War, showing a bridge and boom over Lake George
FORT TICONDEROGA, c1776. Plan of Fort Ticonderoga, New York, during the Revolutionary War, showing a bridge and boom over Lake George. Contemporary drawing by John Trumbull

Plan of Fort Ticonderoga, New York, during the Revolutionary War, showing a bridge and boom over Lake George
FORT TICONDEROGA, c1776. Plan of Fort Ticonderoga, New York, during the Revolutionary War, showing a bridge and boom over Lake George. Contemporary drawing by John Trumbull

American Revolutionary soldier. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, 10 May 1775. Steel engraving, 1856
ETHAN ALLEN (1738-1789). American Revolutionary soldier. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, 10 May 1775. Steel engraving, 1856

British General John Burgoyne commanding his Native American allies, before their successful attack on Fort Ticonderoga
FORT TICONDEROGA, 1777. British General John Burgoyne commanding his Native American allies, before their successful attack on Fort Ticonderoga in July 1777, to make war in civilised fashion

of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Alonzo Chappel
ETHAN ALLENs CAPTURE of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Alonzo Chappel

Soldiers under the command of Colonel Henry Knox entering the camp of the Continental Army besieging Boston
LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARCH, 1776. Soldiers under the command of Colonel Henry Knox entering the camp of the Continental Army besieging Boston

Soldiers under the command of Colonel Henry Knox hauling cannon through winter snows from Lake Champlain to
LAKE CHAMPLAIN: MARCH, 1775. Soldiers under the command of Colonel Henry Knox hauling cannon through winter snows from Lake Champlain to the Continental Army besieging Boston

LAKES GEORGE AND CHAMPLAIN. Map of Lake George and Lake Champlain, New York, marked with places and events important during the French and Indian War in the 1750s

FORT TICONDEROGA: RUINS. The ruins of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain. Line engraving, American, 1847

CHAMPLAIN FIGHTING NATIVE AMERICANS. Samuel de Champlains men, headed by a harquebusier, defeat an Iroquois war party with the aid of freindly Algonquins at the present site of Ticonderoga on Lake

SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN (center), with two French harquebusiers (top) and friendly Algonquins (left) defeat an Iroquois war party at the present site of Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, 29 July 1609

LAKE CHAMPLAIN: MARCH, 1775. Soldiers under the command of Colonel Henry Knox hauling cannon through winter snows from Lake Champlain to the Continental Army besieging Boston

SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN. Champlain (center), with two French harquebusiers (top) and friendly Algonquins (left) defeat an Iroquois war party at the present site of Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain

Fort Ticonderoga about 1850
Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, about 1850. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of Fort Ticonderoga in 1759, during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored printed halftone reproduced in the 19th century

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Fort Ticonderogas artillery taken over the Green Mountains for the defense of Boston, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, 1775. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

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Ethan Allen and Green Mountain Boys capturing commander Delaplace at Fort Ticonderoga, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fort Ticonderoga, located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, holds a significant place in American history. It witnessed pivotal moments during the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolutionary War. In 1758, during the French and Indian War, Marquis de Montcalm and his French troops successfully defended Fort Ticonderoga against British forces. The ruins of this historic fort still stand today, serving as a reminder of its storied past. Fast forward to 1775 when Fort Ticonderoga fell into American hands. This victory was made possible by Colonel Henry Knox's arrival with artillery that he transported from Lake George. These cannons played a crucial role in securing the fort for the Continental Army. The strategic location on Lake Champlain allowed it to control access between Canada and New England. Its significance continued even after its capture by Americans, with gunpowder from the fort being brought to Boston in 1775. Thomas Abiel Prior's artwork from 1859 provides us with a perspective view of Lake George during that time period. It showcases not only the natural beauty surrounding Fort Ticonderoga but also highlights its importance as a military stronghold. Today, visitors can explore these historic ruins and learn about their role in shaping America's fight for independence. The cannons scattered throughout serve as reminders of their once mighty presence. Fort Ticonderoga stands tall amidst nature's splendor within the Adirondack Mountains—a testament to our nation's rich history and resilience.