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Ticonderoga 250th: A Revolutionary Celebration
December 5 – 7, 2025
Multiple Locations in Ticonderoga, NY
Celebrate the season and Ticonderoga’s Revolutionary legacy with Ticonderoga 250th: A Revolutionary Celebration, a three-day series of events that combine festive holiday traditions with community pride and historical spirit. As part of the larger Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration, this weekend brings together shopping, entertainment, history, and family fun across the community.
Event Details
- Locations:
Downtown Ticonderoga Montcalm St. Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park 137 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Hancock House Hancock House, 6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Additional Event Details
Friday, December 5
Holiday Shopping & Dining Night, Parade of Lights, & Holiday Farmers Market
Kick off the celebration in Downtown Ticonderoga with extended shopping and dining hours, special promotions, and the beloved Parade of Lights. The Holiday Farmers Market offers local goods and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for families and visitors alike. Full details and schedule of events will be announced. (Expanded event as part of the 10-day Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration.)
Saturday, December 6
“4th of July in December” – Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park & Downtown Ticonderoga
Experience patriotic holiday cheer with a special “4th of July in December” event featuring a spirited Fifes & Drums Corps performance, cozy campfire gatherings, spectacular fireworks, and business promotions throughout the downtown area. This unique celebration brings Revolutionary energy to the holiday season in a way only Ticonderoga can. (Expanded event as part of the Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration.)
Sunday, December 7
Festival of Trees Open House & Reception – Hancock House (LARCH)
Close out the weekend at Hancock House, where the annual Festival of Trees fills the historic halls with holiday magic. Visitors are invited to enjoy beautifully decorated trees, festive displays, and a welcoming community reception. Additional details to be announced. (Part of the Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 20
DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at SNHP
Honor Saratoga’s Revolutionary patriots and the heritage of their victory with the local Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution.
OCT 16
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Ceremony
On behalf of the Town of Saratoga, the Village of Schuylerville, the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, and the Campaign for Saratoga 250, we are honored to host students and families of young children to participate in the annual Surrender Day Ceremony, marking the 249th anniversary of the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga.
NOV 7
Revolutionary Run for Veterans at Fort Hardy Park
Saratoga250 will have a presence at the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5k run at Fort Hardy Park which benefits Saratoga County Veterans.
SEP 19
Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment
Step back in time at the Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment at Saratoga National Historical Park. Experience living history demonstrations, reenactors, and programs that bring the pivotal events of 1777 to life.
SEP 12
Stillwater Family Day 2026
September 12th – Stillwater Family Day. Join Saratoga250 at American Legion Post 490 for Revolutionary War trivia and a day of family fun!
OCT 10-11
Victory Season at Saratoga Siege Living History Weekend
Enjoy Saratoga250’s Siege Living History Weekend, a two-day event full of historical interpretation and activities.
OCT 17
Victory Season at Saratoga 249th Surrender Day Commemorative Concert
Join us for an evening of history and harmony as we mark the 249th anniversary of the British surrender at Saratoga. This commemorative concert features 18th-century music performed by the renowned Musicians of Ma’alwyck, joined by award winning soprano Vedrana Kalas, and is punctuated by the insightful historical insights of featured speaker Eric Schnitzer, Saratoga NHP Ranger and Military Historian, who will share firsthand accounts of the surrender from diverse perspectives.
OCT 17
Victory Season at Saratoga: Celebrate Surrender Day!
On the 249th anniversary of the Surrender at Saratoga, explore the sites where history was made! Saratoga250 in partnership with Saratoga National Historical Park will have five sites open and staffed where you can learn about the event known as the Turning Point of the American Revolution!
Keep America’s Turning Point Alive 
Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.








