Living History Event: Memorial Day Weekend | Fort Ticonderoga | May 24 - 25, 2025
- Fort Ticonderoga 102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 United States (map)
Experience American History at Fort Ticonderoga
Memorial Day Weekend events honor the men and women who served to secure our freedom.
Fort Ticonderoga overlooking Lake Champlain.
On Memorial Day Weekend, Fort Ticonderoga pays tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed services. The Fort, where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed, is a fitting place to honor all who have served their country.
Daily life at The Fort.
As part of Fort Ticonderoga’s REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ Living History Event series, visitors can gain insight into the lives of the first American citizen-soldiers of 1775.
Fort Ticonderoga’s museum staff brings history to life, demonstrating everything from the soldiers' weapons to daily meals. Visitors can discover what those soldiers hoped to achieve through their sacrifices for liberty.
Throughout the weekend, museum staff will bring history to life by demonstrating how the newly drafted American soldiers engaged in their civilian trades and contributed to rebuilding this military outpost. These immersive experiences will transport visitors back to the dawn of the American Revolution.
See a performance of fife and drum music at Fort Ticonderoga.
On Sunday, May 25, don’t miss the Fifes and Drums of Fort Ticonderoga, who will perform at a special commemorative ceremony on Sunday, May 25.
The Fife and Drum Corps at Fort Ticonderoga is a long-standing tradition, dating back to 1925. They perform daily during the summer and have participated in numerous major events, including the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games.
Fife and drum music was an essential part of military life in the 18th century. It was used to signal orders, rally troops, and intimidate the enemy.
For more information about REAL TIME REVOLUTION™, visit Fort Ticonderoga’s website.
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