Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga is a historic 18th-century fortress located in New York near Lake Champlain. Built by the French in the 1750s and later used by the Americans during the Revolutionary War, it played a strategic role in controlling key waterways. The fort is famous for its early victorious capture by American forces in 1775, which boosted morale and helped secure crucial supplies. Today, it’s a national historic site where visitors can learn about its military history, explore the well-preserved structures, and appreciate its significance in the fight for independence.