For Immediate Release
January 28, 2026
For Further Information Contact:
Beth Hill – 518-585-2821
REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Living History Event Focuses on a Turning Point in the American War in the North in 1776
(Ticonderoga, N.Y.) Step off the pages of history and onto the frozen ground of 1776! Fort Ticonderoga invites the public and media to its gripping one-day Winter Quarters living history event, “The Precarious Garrison of Ticonderoga,” on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10AM-4PM.
This immersive REAL TIME REVOLUTION® experience transports visitors back to the lowest decline of the Continental Army at Ticonderoga – joining a minuscule guard of six sentinels, the first new recruits of 1776 reached Fort Ticonderoga. While George Washington, General Phillip Schuyler, and the Continental Congress managed two sieges and the raising of an army, soldiers and their families kept Fort Ticonderoga open for recruits and resupply.
Highlighted programming throughout the day brings to life soldiers’ experience as they maintained Fort Ticonderoga along a frozen road of ice in February 1776.
- “Sleighmen”: Discover the real words of horse & oxen drivers hauling sleds of provisions along frozen waterways. See this recreated as our oxen haul sleds heaped with crucial rations and war materials, as part of the constant flow of supplies that kept the Northern Army alive.
- A New Commander: Meet Fort Ticonderoga’s new commander in 1776, Captain Joseph McKracken, and learn about his story as a New York Officer. Explore the process of enlistment and the challenges of recruiting in the middle of winter.
- Carrying Cannons: Meet the skilled artificers who built the wooden carriages for cannons, that allowed them to be fired against a target. Join them in the hands-on demonstrations of carpentry that succeeded in mounting 75 cannons across American defenses at Ticonderoga in 1776.
- The Human Story: Discover the essential, often-overlooked service of the women who served as laundresses and nurses, mending both uniforms and wounded soldiers in the Officers’ Quarters, highlighting the constant challenge of “remaking” the Continental Army for 1776.
“This REAL TIME REVOLUTION® event highlights the implications of strategic decisions from famous figures Washington, Schuyler, and the Congress for the soldiers and civilians on the ground at Ticonderoga,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. “Our innovative living history captures the many stories of our Revolutionary War and the connections between them, as they happened in real time.
Event Details:
What: REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Winter Quarters Living History: “The Precarious Garrison of Ticonderoga”
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 10AM-4PM
Time: Full schedule available at www.fortticonderoga.org
Where: Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, N.Y.
Admission: $15/adult, $10/child. Free for Fort Ticonderoga Members, Ambassador Pass holders, and children age four and under.
Note: Appropriate winter outerwear and footwear is highly recommended for all attendees
About Winter Quarters:
Fort Ticonderoga is rolling out its “Winter Quarters” season (through April) with a powerhouse lineup of immersive living history events, virtual programming, premium behind-the-scenes tours, and hands-on workshops, all under the banner of its multi-year REAL TIME REVOLUTION® 250th commemoration.
About REAL TIME REVOLUTION®
A Cornerstone of America 250 at Fort Ticonderoga REAL TIME REVOLUTION® is a unique multi-year campaign and a central part of its America 250 commemoration. This initiative brings the critical years of 1774-1777 to life through daily living history programs and signature events, offering visitors an unparalleled day-by-day, moment-by-moment experience of the historic events surrounding the American Revolution. Running from 2024 to 2027, this deeply immersive experience uses primary sources to inform programs that highlight Ticonderoga’s vital role in the fight for American independence and the complex figures, like Benedict Arnold, who shaped its course. Visitors can engage in signature events, deeply immersing themselves in the lives, challenges, and triumphs of soldiers and families during this defining Revolutionary period, offering a profound connection to our nation’s founding.
About Fort Ticonderoga:
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. To view Fort Ticonderoga’s electronic press kit, click here.
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© The Fort Ticonderoga Association. 2026 All Rights Reserved.
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Ryann Wiktorko
Group Sales Manager & Communications Specialist
The Fort Ticonderoga Association
P.O. Box 390
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Direct Line: 518-585-1023