Fort Ticonderoga
National Historic Landmark
(518) 585-2821

fort@fort-ticonderoga.org

PO Box 390
Ticonderoga
NY 12883

Exploring "The Bean Tunnel"

Discovery Gardens

There's always something new in the Discovery Gardens! Flowers, fruits, vegetables and vines are displayed in three distinct gardens. See the colors, feel the textures, and smell the aromas of familiar and unusual plants.

Children's Garden

A garden for kids that grown-ups love too! Is a cucumber a fruit? Are sunflowers native? What flower name starts with the letter Q? Why do butterflies like dill? Explore the mini corn maze, sunflower house, pickle patch, salsa spot and more in search of the answers.


The Military Garden

Military Garrison Garden


Harvesting cabbage

Fresh produce was an important part of a soldier's diet. Green leafy vegetables – lettuce, kale, chard and mustard – and root vegetables stored for winter use such as turnips, parsnips and onions are grown in this garden.


Sister Corn scarecrow

Three Sisters Garden

One of the oldest and best-known examples of companion planting is the Three Sisters garden, planted by many Native American cultures.

Get acquainted with Sister Corn, Sister Bean and Sister Squash, growing together in harmony in this delightful garden.