The photos you see here were taken at Fort Ticonderoga on June 28th, 2008. On this day the fort was celebrating the 250th anniversarry of the Battle of Carillon, which was fought near the very grounds the reenactors used. Fort Ticonderoga was originally owned by the French and used as a trading post and a way to control Lake Champlain, known as Fort Carillon. During the French and Indian War, a battle was waged just outside the fort in 1758, and the French managed to hold on to their fort. The following year, the British succeeded in capturing the fort, and it was at this time that Fort Carillon became known as Fort Ticonderoga. Ticonderoga is an Indian word that means "Land Between Two Waters", and the British rightly borrowed it from their language for the name of the fort.
You can still see this same reenactment every year at Fort Ticonderoga, although it probably won't be as large as the 250th anniversarry one was. Still, it's quite the sight to see, and well worth it if you're in in the area. The reenactors truly know their history, and love what they're doing, so it's an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Anyone who was there the same day as I though, probably remembers that we all were poured on, and that the reenactment was cut short. Unfortunately, due to the rain one of the reenactors did slip and fall, and twist his ankle. He was escorted out by ambulance (which is always standing by), but none of the audience knew there was an actual injury until we were asked to move to let the rescue workers in because the men and women reenacting the scene for us stayed in character the whole time. They truly are fantastic at what they do, and at not causing a panic. |
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