Ticonderoga is a large star-shaped stone fortress on Lake Champlain in northern New York built in the 1750s by the French, who called it Fort Carillon. Courtesy Fort Ticonderoga
For over 75 years, American Heritage has chronicled our nation's history like no other publication. Please support our trusted, non-partisan historical writing and the volunteers that sustain it by donating today. We rely on contributions from readers like you to survive. Donate
