Subscribe to our Email
My Garden Visit
Garden admission is included with your Fort visit. A short walking path leads from the Fort to the serenity of the King's Garden and the Pavilion grounds. Plan at least one hour to experience the "other side" of Fort Ticonderoga.
Features include the one-acre formal flower garden, children's garden, military garden, Three Sisters Garden, apple orchard, gazebo, picnic sites, Pell family cemetery, greenhouse, and sweeping lawns with lake views.
Hours & Calendar
Open June 1 – Columbus Day, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Tours and Programs
- Group Visits
- Garden Events
- Iris Division Days
- Plant Sales in the King’s Garden
- Montreal Botanic Garden trip
Download the 2010 King's Garden Calendar (67 Kb pdf)
Calendar of Events & Activities
Tours and Programs
Self-guided visits: Daily. Tour the gardens and grounds on your own 9:30 am – 5 pm
Garden and Estate Tour (30 minutes): Daily. A guided walking tour of the Pavilion grounds and the King’s Garden
Fifes & Drums in the Garden (25 minutes): Daily July and August. Fort Ticonderoga’s Fife & Drum Corps lead a procession to the garden and perform on the tapis vert
Hands-on Horticulture (12:30 – 3:30): Weekdays July and August. Varied programs that focus on particular plants in the garden and garden design
Ladybug Investigators and Investigating Herbs
Family program series Tuesdays in July and August, 1:30 pm. Explore the world of beneficial insects and medicinal herbs through stories, games and hands-on activities. Check calendar for specific schedule.
Weekend Watercolors: Saturdays and Sundays. Create your own masterpiece using the King’s Garden as inspiration. Self-guided activity for children and families
Tours and programs are offered weather permitting.
Exploring the Gardens
Group Visits
The King’s Garden welcomes groups of all sizes. Reservations are recommended; please call in advance for tour times and garden-only pricing.
Contact Nancy LaVallie (518) 585-2821 X221
Events
Annual plants sales and an evening garden party are highlights of the season. Check our calendar for a complete listing of garden events.
