This podcast episode is part of a series out of New York. I was thrilled to year this great synopsis of so many aspects of Ticonderoga history through many eras. In this podcast, Beth Hill, the president and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga, discusses the site's emphasis on 1758 in this season’s activities, a year in which a large British army was unable to capture the fort, defended by a much smaller French garrison. Give it a listen!
This episode describes many of the plans for this year's emphasis at the Fort. It's hard to believe that I will get to see and do the activities Ms. Hill describes. The anticipation, of course, is part of the experience.
I enjoyed hearing in this podcast about the efforts made by Stephen and Sarah Pell in the restoration and preservation of the fort. According to Hill, "before National Parks existed", the work done at the fort was "the earliest act of preservation in our nation". She also mentioned that it was "the earliest act of restoration of its kind". One of the most intriguing aspects of the property include the land outside the fort, which she states includes "the most intact Revolutionary War earthen fortifications that exist". Statements like these make a visit to the fort even more interesting.
I enjoyed hearing in this podcast about the efforts made by Stephen and Sarah Pell in the restoration and preservation of the fort. According to Hill, "before National Parks existed", the work done at the fort was "the earliest act of preservation in our nation". She also mentioned that it was "the earliest act of restoration of its kind". One of the most intriguing aspects of the property include the land outside the fort, which she states includes "the most intact Revolutionary War earthen fortifications that exist". Statements like these make a visit to the fort even more interesting.
