Fort Ticonderoga
and The King's Garden
(518) 585-2821
fort@fort-ticonderoga.org
100 Fort Road PO Box 390
Ticonderoga, NY 12883



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My Garden Visit


Touring the Gardens



Harvest Day 2009
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Garden admission is included with your Fort visit.  A short walking path leads from the Fort to the serenity of the King's Garden and the Pavilion grounds.  Plan at least one hour to experience the "other side" of Fort Ticonderoga. 

Features include the one-acre formal flower garden, children's garden, military garden, Three Sisters Garden, apple orchard, gazebo, picnic sites, Pell family cemetery, greenhouse, and sweeping lawns with lake views. 



Hours & Calendar

Open June 1 – Columbus Day, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Calendar of Events & Activities

Tours and Programs

Self-guided visits:  Daily.  Tour the gardens and grounds on your own 9:30 am – 5 pm

Garden and Estate Tour (30 minutes):  Daily. A guided walking tour of the Pavilion grounds and the King’s Garden

Fifes & Drums in the Garden (25 minutes):  Daily July and August.  Fort Ticonderoga’s Fife & Drum corps performs on the tapis vert 

Hands-on Horticulture (12:30 – 3:30):  Weekdays July and August.  Varied programs that focus on particular plants in the garden and garden design 

Weekend Watercolors:  Saturdays and Sundays.  Create your own masterpiece using the King’s Garden as inspiration.  Self-guided activity for children and families

Tours and programs are offered weather permitting. 


Exploring the Gardens

Group Visits

The King’s Garden welcomes groups of all sizes.  Reservations are recommended; please call in advance for tour times and garden-only pricing. 

Contact Nancy LaVallie (518) 585-2821 X221

Events

Annual plants sales and an evening garden party are highlights of the season.  Check our calendar for a complete listing of garden events.