EIGHTH ANNUAL WAR COLLEGE OF THE SEVEN YEARS’ WAR FORT TICONDEROGA

MAY 17 & 18, 2003

You are invited to join us for Fort Ticonderoga’s Eighth Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War on May 17-18, 2003. Over 175 participants—people with a deep interest in 18th-century military history—join us each year for this two-day seminar. The War College focuses on the military history of North America in the Seven Years’ War (1754-1763). The War College provides participants with an opportunity to listen to and interact with the presenters in a relaxed atmosphere. Participation in the War College is limited and is by pre-registration only.

Fort Ticonderoga is pleased to welcome Purple Mountain Press as the exclusive corporate sponsor of the Eighth Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War.

WAR COLLEGE FACULTY 2003

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Timothy J. Todish, author of The Annotated and Illustrated Journals of Major Robert Rogers, on “Robert Rogers: The Man and the Myth.”

OTHER FACULTY MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Dr. Stephen Brumwell, author of Redcoats: The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763, on “The St. Francis Raid Revisited: New Light on an Old Story.”

Dr. Theodore G. Corbett, author of A Clash of Cultures on the Warpath of Nations: The Colonial Wars in the Hudson-Champlain Valley, on “A Clash of Cultures on the Warpath of Nations.” 

Phil Dunning, Parks Canada, on “War on the St. Lawrence: The Wreck of the French Frigate Machault, 1760.”

Dr. Elizabeth A. Fenn, Duke University and author of Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic of 1775-82, on “Did He or Didn’t He?: Jeffery Amherst, Smallpox, and 18th-Century Germ Warfare.”

Erik Goldstein, Colonial Williamsburg and author of 18th-Century Weapons of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers from Flixton Hall, on “‘A Most Remarkable Family Collection of Arms’: 18th-Century Weapons from Flixton Hall.”

J. Robert Maguire, Historian and Fort Ticonderoga Trustee, on “Major Robert Rogers’ Map of the Attack on St. Francis.”

Lt. Col. Ian McCulloch, CD, Canadian Defense Headquarters, on “Pringle’s Perspective: A Gentleman of the Army at The Battle on Snowshoes, 1758.”

Dr. Timothy J. Shannon, Gettysburg College and author of Indians and Colonists at the Crossroads of Empire: The Albany Congress of 1754, on “The Albany Congress of 1754 and the Covenant Chain.”

FRIDAY EVENING SESSION: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN YEARS’ WAR” 
Karl Crannell and Richard Strum, both from Fort Ticonderoga, will give an overview of the Seven Years’ War for attendees who would like a refresher in the overall history of the conflict. No additional charge, but pre-registration requested.

FEES

Early Bird Registration (received by April 1, 2003)

Regular Registration (received by May 1, 2003)

Late Registration (received after May 1, 2003)

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

HOW TO REGISTER

Fill out the attached registration form and mail with your check made payable to Fort Ticonderoga. Registrations with credit card information may be phoned to the Fort. Registrations with payment will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration will close at 175 participants. Early Bird Registrations must be received by April 1st, not post marked by that date. A confirmation letter will be sent to all participants along with information on local accommodations.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST 150 REGISTRANTS The first 150 registrants for the War College will receive a limited edition tote bag. Register early to reserve yours.

MEAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Lunches Saturday & Sunday

A sandwich & salad buffet lunch w/ homemade soup, including fountain drink and cookie, Saturday and Sunday in the Log House Restaurant, $7.50 per person. By pre-registration only.

Dinner Saturday Evening 

Pot roast with gravy, baked potato with sour cream, Belgian carrots, soft drink, and dessert, $15 per person. Vegetarian option available. By pre-registration only.

TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Fort Ticonderoga is sponsoring four scholarships for secondary or middle school teachers who are first-time attendees at the War College. Contact Rich Strum, Director of Interpretation & Education, at the Fort at rstrum@fort-ticonderoga.org.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2003.

WAR COLLEGE PATRONS

For those who wish to support the War College teacher scholarships as patrons, two levels are available.

Honorary Lieutenant Colonel ($250)

Includes all meals and registration fee; a reserved seat at the War College; recognition in the War College program; an honorary commission as a lieutenant colonel; and an autographed copy of a book by a member of the War College Faculty; and an invitation to a private reception with the War College Faculty on Saturday afternoon.

Honorary Colonel ($500)

Includes all meals and registration fee; a reserved seat at the War College; recognition in the War College program; an honorary commission as a colonel; autographed copies of two books by members of the War College Faculty; and an invitation to a private reception with the War College Faculty on Saturday afternoon.

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF FORT TICONDEROGA

Members of the Friends receive over 10% off on War College Registration. When registering, it’s easy to join the Friends or renew your current membership—all with one check or charge to your credit card. Just check the appropriate box on the registration form and include your membership fee with your War College fee. In addition you will receive: 

The great feeling that comes from supporting the Fort’s work in historic preservation and education. If you join the Friends or renew with your War College registration you will receive a set of four limited-edition postcards featuring Fort Ticonderoga. These postcards are not available in any store. 

FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES 

FORT TICONDEROGA MUSEUM AND MUSEUM STORE

The Fort Ticonderoga Museum will remain open until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon for the convenience of War College attendees. War College Registration includes complimentary admission to Fort Ticonderoga on Friday, May 16th, through Sunday, May 18th. The Museum Store at the Log House will remain open until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and open early at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday for your shopping convenience. Several members of the War College Faculty will be signing copies of their books at the Museum Store on Saturday evening. Copies of their books will be for sale in the Museum Store. Remember, members of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga receive a 10% discount on all books. 

For more information about the War College, contact Karl Crannell at (518) 585-2821 or karl@fort-ticonderoga.org.