July 4th, 1861 Address delivered at Essex, NY
From the archives of the Ticonderoga Historical Society we commemorate this 4th of July, 2020 by re-publishing a historical pamphlet —...
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Mar 31, 202011 min read
Moriah Plank Road Company
Roads in early America were very poor, and here in the Adirondacks almost non-existing. Of those that were many had their beginnings from...
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tihistory1764
Mar 25, 20207 min read
Ticonderoga Schools’ History – Part Two
This school history was written by George F. Burroughs, (1902-1978) long time school teacher and principal with the Ticonderoga School...
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tihistory1764
Mar 23, 20206 min read
Ticonderoga Schools’ History – Part One
This school history was written by George F. Burroughs, (1902-1978) long time school teacher and principal (1926-1969), with the...
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tihistory1764
Jan 30, 20201 min read
Ticonderoga’s Newest Public Sculpture Arrives
The newest of the Town of Ticonderoga’s outdoor public sculptures arrived here, Saturday, January 25th. It is a wood carved caricature of...
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tihistory1764
Jan 28, 20201 min read
Ticonderoga's Newest Public Sculpture Arrives
The newest of the Town of Ticonderoga's outdoor public sculptures arrived here, Saturday, January 25th. It is a wood carved caricature...
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tihistory1764
Dec 27, 20197 min read
Our Own Band of Brothers
Early in the morning on the 16th of December 1944 Hitler launched a vast counter-attacked against the Allies with more than 200,000...
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tihistory1764
Dec 27, 20196 min read
Our Own Band of Brothers
Landing on Utah Beach D-Day Early in the morning on the 16th of December Hitler launched a vast counter-attacked against the Allies with...
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tihistory1764
Jul 13, 20191 min read
From Wilson to Woodstock
FREE EVENT! Saturday July 20th, 6:00 PM Hancock House Our free summer concert always provides unique fun for all. Join us as the band...
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tihistory1764
Mar 10, 20196 min read
Ruth L. Wood: Proud to be a U.S. Marine
The month of March has been designated as national “Women’s History Month.” This year the Ticonderoga Historical Society continues a four...
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tihistory1764
Feb 17, 20191 min read
350th Champlain Anniversary Celebration Photo Collection 1
During 1959 the Adirondacks and the Lakes Champlain and George region commemorated the 350th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s 1609...
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tihistory1764
Jan 21, 20193 min read
An eye on public art and place
In 1927 Horace A. Moses, Ticonderoga’s most prolific early twentieth century benefactor, gifted to the people of this town its Community...
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tihistory1764
Jan 6, 20194 min read
First Child
Elizabeth Stoughton, born 27 November 1766, was the daughter of John and Ruth Belden Stoughton. Her father, John, was a Lieutenant in one...
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tihistory1764
Nov 21, 20181 min read
St. Marys’ Students Visit the Hancock House
First and Fourth Grade students from Ticonderoga’s St. Marys School recently went on a field trip to the Hancock House to learn more...
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tihistory1764
Nov 16, 20181 min read
2018 Ticonderoga Veterans Day Observance
Members and Sons of Ticonderoga’s American Legion Post #224 “Retrieved the Colors” from several town cemeteries and courtyard at the...
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tihistory1764
Nov 11, 20183 min read
Tragedy at Sea – USS Ticonderoga
The night of 29th September 1918 the USS Ticonderoga, a cargo and animal transport, was returning from Europe on her fourth convoy trip...
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tihistory1764
Nov 9, 20181 min read
THS on the Road – Lake Luzerne
For the last few years the Lake Luzerne Senior Club have been enthusiastic attendees at the Ticonderoga Historical Society’s summer lawn...
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tihistory1764
Nov 7, 20181 min read
WW1 Veterans Remembered – Mark B. Hill
WW1 Veterans Remembered – Mark B(ennet) Hill – (1897-1971) Mark was a native of Ticonderoga and resided here for his entire life. He...
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tihistory1764
Nov 2, 20181 min read
WW1 Veteran Remembered – George Dreimiller (1887-1963)
WW1 Veteran Remembered George Dreimiller (1887-1963) was born in Brooklyn, NY and as a young boy he moved with the family to Albany, NY....
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tihistory1764
Sep 28, 20184 min read
Highlander’s War Dance
Two hundred and sixty years ago arguably one of the most significant French and Indian War era events occurred here at Ticonderoga. As...
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