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Friday, April 27, 2012

Free Fort Ticonderoga Passes for Local Residents

Got this press release from the Fort Ticonderoga folks. They're offering free passes for Ti residents.

Is it bad that I still haven't been there yet? (or not since I was a little kid)

I'm not from Ti but I really need to visit soon.


Here's the info:

Fort Ticonderoga invites Ticonderoga residents to receive a specialAmbassador Pass for the 2012 season.  The special pass gives Ticonderoga residents free admission to the Fort, special exhibits, interpretive programs, author series, re-enactments, King’s Garden, Discovery Gardens, the Heroic Corn Maze, and much more!

Who is eligible for a Fort Ticonderoga Ambassador Pass?
Ticonderoga residents.  Present your valid drivers license or other form of identification as proof of residency.  Children under 18 years are eligible for free admission with their parent’s pass.

How can I get an Ambassador Pass?
Contact Fort Ticonderoga’s business office at 518-585-2821, visit our website athttp://www.fortticonderoga.org/visit/hours to download the form, or e-mailinfo@fortticonderoga.org.

Do I need the Ambassador Pass to visit the Fort?
Yes.  You will need a 2012 pass in advance of your visit.  You will present your pass at the Admissions Gate located at Fort Ticonderoga’s entrance.

What are the Benefits of the 2012 Ambassador Pass?
● Free General Admission to Fort Ticonderoga
● Free admission to the King’s Garden and Discovery Gardens
● Free admission to Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Corn Maze
● Free Admission to special programs such as the Author Series and Re-enactments
● Free Admission to the Log House Welcome Center – Museum Store and
    America’s Fort Café
● Updates and invitations on Fort Ticonderoga and its many new and exciting programs, exhibits, and events!

How can I get a season pass to Fort Ticonderoga if I don’t live in Ticonderoga?
Fort Ticonderoga welcomes everyone to join the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga!  Friends Memberships begin at $20 and give many benefits including free admission to Fort Ticonderoga, free or discounted admission to selected events, programs, and trips throughout the year, and the subscriptions to Fort Ticonderoga’s Haversack.  For more information visithttp://www.fortticonderoga.org/support and sign up today!
Ticonderoga resident and Fort Ticonderoga Association Board member Anne McDonald said “Ticonderoga residents have such pride in Fort Ticonderoga’s history – our community’s story.  We are excited to have the opportunity to build a strong Ambassador program that connects the Fort and area residents in our effort to build a bright future for one of America’s most significant historic sites and in turn help revitalize our community’s economy through destination tourism.”
“Fort Ticonderoga has so many wonderful programs and events scheduled for the 2012 season, making this special offer especially valuable,” said Sandy Morhouse, Fort Ticonderoga Association Vice President and Ticonderoga resident.  “This Ambassador Program is a tangible reflection of the important partnership between the Fort and the historic town in which it resides.”

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