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  1. Fort Ticonderoga (/ t aɪ k ɒ n d ə ˈ r oʊ ɡ ə /), formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain, in northern New York, in the United States.

  2. Visit Fort Ticonderoga, a historic site on Lake Champlain that witnessed the siege of 1759 and the American Revolution. Explore the museum, the gardens, the artillery, and the events that bring the past to life.

  3. Mar 8, 2010 · Learn how Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen led a successful raid on the British-held fort in 1775, the first American victory of the Revolutionary War. Find out how Fort Ticonderoga changed hands several times and became a tourist attraction.

  4. Learn about the first offensive victory for American forces in the Revolutionary War, when Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775. Explore the historical context, battle facts, and resources of this critical battlefield.

  5. The site, on the main route between Canada and the upper Hudson River valley, was of strategic importance to the French who built Fort-Carillon on Lake Champlain in 1755. Captured by the British in 1759 (during the French and Indian War) the fort was renamed Ticonderoga.

  6. Visit Fort Ticonderoga, a historic site on Lake Champlain, and enjoy a Carillon boat cruise. Buy tickets online for general admission, combination tickets, or memberships and save.

  7. Fort Ticonderoga is a cultural destination on Lake Champlain that preserves 2,000 acres of historic landscape and presents North America’s military heritage. Visit daily from May to October or join special programs in Winter Quarters.