Encompassing 2000 acres and 2 miles of Lake Champlain shoreline, Fort Ticonderoga is a not-for-profit educational organization, historic site, museum, & major cultural destination. Fort Ticonderoga is the site of strategic military significance in the 18th century, landmark preservation and the birth of American heritage tourism in the 19th century, and monumental restoration in the 20th century. Offers a variety of programs, special events, boat tours, hiking trails, Mt. Defiance and more!