On my first afternoon at Fort Ticonderoga, I was able to stand by as the cannon was fired facing the direction of the La Chute River - where, during the French and Indian War, the British tried to bring their own artillery up the river to establish a position to attack the fort. The explanation that accompanied the firing was clearly pronounced, and hearing the instructions shouted in French was an added bonus. After the cannon was fired and cleared, I walked up to the wall. Down the slope, in the mouth of the La Chute were two bateau - representing the invading force - rowing through the reeds. | Many people are surprised at the number of steps involved in firing off one shot. I can't imagine hearing the same orders from multiple cannon teams at the same time in actual battle. The confusion must have required a great deal of focus. On my second day, the cannon was turned the other direction, firing over Lake Champlain (Those poor fishing boats and sailboats were in for it!). The rain that day made the event feel different, as well. |
More information about my experiences at the Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute is available on my Fort Ticonderoga page. Plus, keep watching this space: more photos are coming!
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