Sep 8, 2025
Ticonderoga 250th
Join us on Friday in Lake George at the 250 Commemoration Summit where Matthew Keagle, Curator from Fort Ticonderoga, will share his talk that will explore the many ways Fort Ticonderoga is commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolutionary War. From special events, reenactments, and programs to seminars and exhibitions learn about all that is underway for this national milestone.
Why You Should Attend This Session:
- Fort Ticonderoga has many programs to offer during the 250th.
- Experiences, exhibits, and events are not limited to 2026 and are already ongoing.
- Learn about ways the museum is leveraging the 250th to support broader regional tourism.
Key Takeaways:
- Attendees will learn about the wide range of programs and events we have in store for the next 3-4 years.
- Better understand Fort Ticonderoga's year-round opportunities.
About Matthew:
Dr. Matthew Keagle is the Curator of Fort Ticonderoga, where he has worked for over 10 years to research and educate about the military experience of the 18th century. He has researched a lectured widely in the United States, Canada, and across Europe.
Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a major cultural destination, museum, historic site, and center for learning. As a multi-day destination and the premier place to learn more about North America’s military heritage, Fort Ticonderoga engages more than 70,000 visitors each year with an economic impact of more than $16 million annually. Presenting vibrant programs, historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits, Fort Ticonderoga and is open for daily visitation May through October and special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is owned by The Fort Ticonderoga Association, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, and is supported in part through generous donations and with some general operating support made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts.