Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Fort Montgomery State Historic Site The Official Page for Fort Montgomery State Historic Site. The fort is open mid-April until October

Fort Montgomery was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Visitors today can tour the remains of the 14-acre fortification, perched on a cliff overlooking the magnificent Hudson. On October 6, 1777, British, Loyalist and Hessian forces attacked Fort Montgomery and nearby Fort Clinton. The defending American Patriots, outnumbered 3 to 1, fought desperately

until driven out of their forts at the points of the enemy bayonets. More than half of the Patriot forces were killed, wounded or captured. Visitors can learn about this important military post at the site's museum, which showcases original artifacts and weapons, large scale models of the fort and the attack, highly detailed mannequins frozen in poses of battle, and an action packed fifteen minute movie of the 1777 assault. Archeologists have revealed many of Fort Montgomery's remains, including stone foundations of barracks, the gunpowder magazine and eroded redoubt walls. There is a spectacular view of the Hudson River from the Grand Battery, where reproduction cannon stand guard and are occasionally fired by the fort's staff. The past comes alive at Fort Montgomery with living history demonstrations of artillery, musketry, music and camp life activities.

Happening Now! Come Roll the Dice!
06/06/2026

Happening Now! Come Roll the Dice!

06/06/2026

Come roll the dice Saturday, June 6th, 10AM- 4PM.

Command a miniature army and create a strategy to win the Revolution! Through an immersive table-top gaming experience, guided by Steven Caselli of Empire State History visitors will learn and experience Revolutionary War history, tactics, and more!

The program is FREE, Family-friendly and Hands-On!

05/29/2026

For a limited time, July-August 2, Fort Ticonderoga will display one of its most significant objects: Benjamin Warner’s Knapsack. Carried by Revolutionary War soldier Benjamin Warner and handed down to his descendants, the knapsack has survived with a call to future generations to defend America’s hard-won liberty against all threats.

The 250-year-old knapsack, made of painted linen, was carried by Benjamin Warner of New Haven, Connecticut, during service in the Revolutionary War that took him to Boston, Quebec, New York and elsewhere over his years in the ranks. Later in life, Warner left it to his son as a memento of his service and a reminder of what he fought for, writing:

“This Napsack I caryd (sic) Through the War of the Revolution to achieve the American Independence. I Transmit it to my olest sone (sic) Benjamin Warner Jr. with directions to keep it…and whilst one shred of it shall remain never surrender you libertys to a foren envador or an aspiring demegog (sic).”

The letter is signed, “Benjamin Warner Ticonderoga March 27, 1837.” Both the knapsack and its note are carefully preserved in the collection at Fort Ticonderoga where they have resided for almost a century but have not been on display for over a decade.

READ MORE: https://fortticonderoga.org/news/fort-ticonderoga-honors-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence-with-special-exhibit-highlighting-soldiers-knapsack-and-its-powerful-message/

We're Still on for 18th Century Games and Toys Today! Come Join Us!
05/23/2026

We're Still on for 18th Century Games and Toys Today! Come Join Us!

Starting at 7PM Tonight!Click this link for a live broadcast: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.c...
05/21/2026

Starting at 7PM Tonight!

Click this link for a live broadcast: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Flive%2FgQ6TgjH69ZM%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN2U2enJwNkpFWUlyVUpJZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6lMhOxjNB46RqZnbgwMRiAHzHFWq6wuBtz3rKoDnVSXblRkKTlrHngC_n3tw_aem_GX_VLLtwjTZWv93dCqv6TQ&h=AUBQHvbty_RipMebxp1NyN6EQ-EkAw0lTC8V70bJtGOyFpfBHxx9ryUERL7AOLLDs8IaU5FGpyEwWGy66wK-KE0-_TPCiJpIBRzaQttriH2qBtWOUXMFuEkSVQiE9BaNUyiPY933BtlZGg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AUCU0_6TyrR2zekkvrCVHv2uU3C4keLZgHbv37XnFysCELmDGvLkQ6s89yO5F_zTyPuWYHIoEcPcPucqq0exR0aHknxBhMDBDOinC_keG1mjkIfetyFVatVRsGKidA7hkPZYlhqcageT8HmUVN41zMPemIgXZDFEVD4

Coming up! Join us at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site this Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM for "Benjamin Lattimore...
05/18/2026

Coming up! Join us at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site this Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM for "Benjamin Lattimore: Free Black Patriot, Educator, and Abolitionist."

PMH's own Sarah Wassberg Johnson will join Lattimore descendants Terry Jackson and Stacey Rose for an exciting look into Lattimore’s life, Revolutionary War service and post-War abolitionist activities. Discover Lattimore’s dramatic account of the Fort Montgomery battle, his imprisonment by the British and return to the Continental Army. Learn about his founding of the first Black school in Albany and other post-war service to the Black community, how his freedom was challenged in court, and the legacy he left behind. The talk will also explore the long history of the Lattimore family and their impacts on New York history.

Join us in-person at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY or online via YouTube Live! In-person seating is by reservation only. Call 845-446-2134 to register.

The Thursday Night Speaker Series is proudly sponsored by the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association.

05/16/2026
Have you ever wanted to meet Peggy Shippen and ask her about her influence on Benedict Arnold? Join Us Next Saturday, Ma...
05/03/2026

Have you ever wanted to meet Peggy Shippen and ask her about her influence on Benedict Arnold? Join Us Next Saturday, May 9th at 1PM for a 1st Person Dramatic Portrayal of the Woman some Credit with Convincing Benedict Arnold to Turn Coat!

Friends, Join Us Next Saturday, May 2nd for Our First Special Event of the Season! New for this Year! Free and Family-...
04/25/2026

Friends, Join Us Next Saturday, May 2nd for Our First Special Event of the Season! New for this Year! Free and Family-Friendly!!

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690 Route 9W
Fort Montgomery, NY
10922

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