History
Ticonderoga Historical Society is a non-profit organization which was organized in 1897 and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1909. We preserve and interpret history through collections, exhibits, programs and community outreach. With a primary focus on the historical, educational, scientific and social aspects of the Adirondack Mountains and Lakes Champlain and George regions, we showcase the important contributions of our region to the history of New York and the United States while preserving and promoting our unique cultural history.
Specialties
The Hancock House has a treasure of genealogical and local history, from census information to obituaries to complete newspapers. The library consists of some seven thousand volumes principally on New York State. It is especially strong in material on the Lake Champlain, Lake George and Adirondack sections. The books do not circulate but are carefully cataloged and are available to the public for use in the building. We have attendants at hand to assist with any research. If you are searching for a topic, please use the site search at the bottom of the page to see if our website may contain information, or call, visit or write to us. Most of our material WILL NOT be available through the website, as we are not completely digital. Museum, library and lecture resources are too vast to list online, please don't hesitate to Contact Us to get more details. We have an online blog of postings on historical topics of interest.