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Fort Ticonderoga Private Events
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
What’s the best way to make history? It is to host your wedding or event at Fort Ticonderoga — of course! Located in Ticonderoga, NY on the shores of Lake Champlain, just north of Lake George, between the Adirondacks and Vermont’s Green Mountains, these 2,000 acres of land are rich with history and unique places to hold weddings, social gatherings, or corporate events.
Our event spaces
The Pavilion
A historic home turned hotel, the Pavilion has a rich past of hospitality and luxury.
Located on the shores of Lake Champlain and surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens this estate is now Fort Ticonderoga’s premier location for weddings. The building itself is also a great place to host small meetings, intimate gatherings, and cocktail parties. Available for rental May-October, with year-round availability for smaller groups
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Picture-perfect lakefront setting | King’s Garden in the backyard | Multiple sites available for ceremonies and receptions | Private bridal suite with private entrance | 2 separate rooms with adjoining bathrooms for the couple | Family and bridal party waiting rooms | Modern conveniences.
The Mars Education Center
Modern aesthetics with a timeless charm.
A modern venue disguised as a Fort, the Mars Education Center is ideal for conferences or romantic dimly lit receptions. An elegant stairway descends to the Great Room, which is located underneath the historic Fort. Available for rental all year round.
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Included in this room:
Built-in audiovisual system with dimmable lighting | Modern aesthetic | Tables and chairs available for use | Use of the satellite kitchen for staging food, the lobby, and restrooms.
The Carillon
Set sail on Lake Champlain aboard the Carillon!
Excellent for hosting small ceremonies and cocktail parties. Available for rental May-October. Food and beverage stations are available upon request. Sails rain or shine, however, trips may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of high winds or thunderstorms.
Ideal for
Elopement, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Onboard sound system with hookups for a personal device | 1 onboard restroom | Limited tables and seating provided for up to 35 guests | Historical narration is available at an additional cost |
Fort Ticonderoga
Mountainscape scenery, historic fort walls, and more make for the most breathtaking photo backdrops everywhere you turn.
Whether on the top of the bastions or on the parade ground this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host your cocktail party or ceremony within the Fort walls. Meant to be a unique addition to your reception or dinner this location does not lend itself to stand-alone events because the site cannot be tented.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Scenic views of the surrounding landscape | The walls and features of restored historic Fort Ticonderoga as your backdrop | Available for rental May-October | Restrooms available for use in the Mars Education Center.
Mount Defiance
Ascend to great heights.
The mountaintop is a great location to host your casual reception, cocktail party, or ceremony overlooking Fort Ticonderoga. Available for rental May-October. The small access road is not accessible to large trucks, buses, or trailers.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Open-air picnic structure | Spectacular views of Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, and Vermont’s Green Mountains | Your own private mountaintop | 6 picnic tables.
The Pavilion
A historic home turned hotel, the Pavilion has a rich past of hospitality and luxury.
Located on the shores of Lake Champlain and surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens this estate is now Fort Ticonderoga’s premier location for weddings. The building itself is also a great place to host small meetings, intimate gatherings, and cocktail parties. Available for rental May-October, with year-round availability for smaller groups
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Picture-perfect lakefront setting | King’s Garden in the backyard | Multiple sites available for ceremonies and receptions | Private bridal suite with private entrance | 2 separate rooms with adjoining bathrooms for the couple | Family and bridal party waiting rooms | Modern conveniences.
The Mars Education Center
Modern aesthetics with a timeless charm.
A modern venue disguised as a Fort, the Mars Education Center is ideal for conferences or romantic dimly lit receptions. An elegant stairway descends to the Great Room, which is located underneath the historic Fort. Available for rental all year round.
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Included in this room:
Built-in audiovisual system with dimmable lighting | Modern aesthetic | Tables and chairs available for use | Use of the satellite kitchen for staging food, the lobby, and restrooms.
The Carillon
Set sail on Lake Champlain aboard the Carillon!
Excellent for hosting small ceremonies and cocktail parties. Available for rental May-October. Food and beverage stations are available upon request. Sails rain or shine, however, trips may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of high winds or thunderstorms.
Ideal for
Elopement, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Onboard sound system with hookups for a personal device | 1 onboard restroom | Limited tables and seating provided for up to 35 guests | Historical narration is available at an additional cost |
Fort Ticonderoga
Mountainscape scenery, historic fort walls, and more make for the most breathtaking photo backdrops everywhere you turn.
Whether on the top of the bastions or on the parade ground this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host your cocktail party or ceremony within the Fort walls. Meant to be a unique addition to your reception or dinner this location does not lend itself to stand-alone events because the site cannot be tented.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Scenic views of the surrounding landscape | The walls and features of restored historic Fort Ticonderoga as your backdrop | Available for rental May-October | Restrooms available for use in the Mars Education Center.
Mount Defiance
Ascend to great heights.
The mountaintop is a great location to host your casual reception, cocktail party, or ceremony overlooking Fort Ticonderoga. Available for rental May-October. The small access road is not accessible to large trucks, buses, or trailers.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Open-air picnic structure | Spectacular views of Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, and Vermont’s Green Mountains | Your own private mountaintop | 6 picnic tables.
Available services that can be provided by Fort Ticonderoga Private Events
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Liability insurance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
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