Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years' War 2014

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Fort Ticonderoga presents the Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven YearsWar May 16-18, 2014, in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. We invite you

to join us at this annual seminar focused on the French & Indian War in North

America, offering a unique, informal setting that promotes interaction and discussion

between speakers and attendees throughout the weekend. Those interested in also

attending the Eleventh Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution

on September 20-22, 2014 can register as a subscriber before March 15thand save

$20 on the combined registration fees. The War College sells out, so dont delay

register today. We look forward to seeing you at Fort Tiocnderoga in May.

Weekend ScheduleSubject to Change

Nineteenth Annual

War College of the Seven Years War

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Fort Ticonderoga, May 16-18, 2014

Friday, May 16, 2014

6:00-7:00 Opening ReceptionJoin War College faculty and staff at an opening reception at Americas Fort Caf with

light refreshments and cash bar (pre-registration only).

7:30 Founding Fashion: The Diversity of Regularity in 18th-century Clothing CollectionsThis new exhibition of military

garments, accessories, and artworks illustrates the development of military clothing in 18th-century America. Chris Fox is

the Curator of Collections at Fort Ticonderoga and curated this new exhibition which explores what military clothing is

and how European military fashion and global commerce influenced American martial appearance.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

9:15-10:00 Why did the British Empire in North America Become Territorial in 1763?Although, before the Seven Years

War, Britain chiefly valued its North American colonies for reasons of trade, the war began over disputed control of

the interior, and the peace terms of 1763 awarded Britain the entire expanse of land to the Mississippi River. Since this

was an outcome that the British government had neither sought nor much desired, it needs to be explained. Daniel A.

Baugh is Professor Emeritus of Modern British History at Cornell University and author of The Global Seven Years War,

1754-1763: Britain and France in a Great Power Contest. He was awarded the Caird Medal by the National Maritime

Museum (Greenwich, London) in 2011 for his contributions in research of British naval administration.

10:15-11:00 Lost and Found: The Discovery of Fort Morris, Shippensburg, PAFor more than 100 years the location of

Fort Morris, a Pennsylvania provincial fort dating to 1756-1764, was debated by historians and scholars. Learn howmultidisciplinary research, incorporating archaeology, history, and cultural geography, were employed to discover the

site. Stephen G. Warfel is a retired Senior Curator of Archaeology at The State Museum of Pennsylvania and has

conducted archaeological investigations at Fort Morris, Fort Loudoun, and Fort Augustaall Pennsylvania French &

Indian War period sites.

11:15-12:00 How French Were the French? The Demographic and Cultural Diversity of French Forces in the French & Indian

WarThe military forces that the French Crown marshaled to defend its possessions in North America included not

only professional soldiers from France itself, but also Native Americans, residents of New France of European descent,

and foreigners from diverse parts of Europe who enlisted in French units. This presentation considers the military

experience of troops serving France who were not natives of the French metropole, as well as the cultural and politi-

cal significance of demographically diverse forces within the context of 18th-century European imperialism. Christopher


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Saturday, May 17, 2014 continued

Tozzi, who received a Ph.D. in history at Johns Hopkins University in 2013, is preparing a book on foreign and minority

soldiers in the French military during the Revolutionary era.

12:15-1:45 Lunch Break (box lunch from Americas Fort Caf included in the registraton fee)

1:00-1:30 Book Signing in the Museum Store.

2:00-2:45 What Amherst Left Behind: An Historical and Archaeological Analysis of Lake Georges Sunken Bateaux of

1758In the autumn of 1758, British and provincial forces at Lake George completed a deliberate sinking of 260bateaux and other types of warships, a tactic to protect the fleet over the winter of 1758-1759 from the French

forces. Many of these submerged vessels were raised by British General Jeffery Amhersts army in 1759 and used

that year in the campaign to seize the French forts in the Champlain Valley. Historian Dr. Russell P. Bellicoand under-

water archaeologist Joseph W. Zarzynski, RPA will present the historical background about this event and provide an

archaeological analysis of the spatial distribution and structural condition of the submerged bateaux that Amhersts

soldiers left behind in the lake.

3:00-3:45 Fill the Bowl Again!In a sutlers booth or an officers marquee, in camp or on the march, alcoholic bever-

ages were an important part of life for British and colonial troops in North America. This presentation looks at popular

beverages, drinking customs, and the paraphernalia associated with them during the French & Indian and Revolution-

ary Wars. Phil Dunning is a material culture researcher in archaeology. As a reenactor, he interprets an 18th-century

sutler.5:00 Dinner at Americas Fort Caf(pre-registration only)

7:00-8:00 Blue broad Cloth Laplld Coats of various Sizes, Kersey and Frize dittoThis presentation examines the dress

of Massachusetts Provincial soldiers in 1758. Through primary sources, we will examine Governor Thomas Pownalls

impact on supplying the troops and pose the question: Just what wereMassachusetts soldiers wearing in 1758? Shaun

Pekaris a scholar of 18th-century military material culture and decorative arts and is currently Artificer Shoemaker at

Fort Ticonderoga.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

9:15-10:00 Whatever our Fate may beColonel Bouquets 1763 Expedition to Fort Pitt and the Battle of Bushy Run This

presentation examines the overall campaign to relieve Fort Pitt during Pontiacs War. A special emphasis will be placed

on the two-day battle fought near Bushy Run Station, discussing the strategies and tactics of the combatants. David P.

Millerhas been employed with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission since 1998 and served as the

Director of Education at Bushy Run Battlefield for 11 years.

10:15-11:00 Not in the most regular manner: The Royal American Regiment at Ticonderoga, 8 July 1758This presenta-

tion demonstrates that service conditions between 1756-58 had not prepared Royal American detachments to oper-

ate effectively with other British regiments in conventional engagements. Consequently, their poor performance at

Ticonderoga was the result of political interference, suspect leadership, inadequate training, and divided command: all

liabilities magnified by the heat of battle. Alexander V. Campbell, a former infantryman in the Canadian Armed Forces,

earned his Ph.D. in history from the University of Western Ontario and is the author of The Royal American Regiment:

An Atlantic Microcosm, 1755-1772. His current research interest focuses upon the military dimension of the NorthAmerican fur trade between 1760 and 1821.

11:15-12:00 North Carolinas French & Indian War, 1754-1761North Carolina was far from the principal seat of war

from 1754-1763, but contributed men and money to the war effort in the northern theatre, within its own borders, and

later against the Cherokees in the south. How they did soand their successes and failures during the conflictwill be

examined. John R. Maassis a historian at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, D.C., working on the

Armys commemoration of the Civil War 150thand the War of 1812 Bicentennial. He earned his M.A. at the University

of North Carolina at Greensboro and his Ph.D. at Ohio State University.

12:15-1:00 Lunch Break (box lunch from Americas Fort Caf included in the registraton fee)

1:00-5:00 Fort Ticonderoga Museum and Museum Store open.


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For Educators

TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPSThanks to the generous support of patrons, Fort Ticonderoga offers four scholarships for secondary or middle

school teachers who are first time attendees at the War College. Since 2001, Fort Ticonderoga has provided 60

scholarships for teachers to attend the War College. Teachers interested in applying for a scholarship should

download an application at www.fort-ticonderoga.org by selecting the Explore and Learn tab and clicking on

Educators on the drop-down menu. Deadline is March 15, 2014.

SIXTH ANNUAL COLONIAL AMERICA CONFERENCE FOR EDUCATORSFort Ticonderoga presents the Sixth Annual Colonial America Conference for Educators on the Friday of the War

College. War College attendees can attend the conference at the discounted rate of $35, which includes lunch.

Presenters include: Julie Daniels (New York State Archives), Seth Harris (Shaker Junior High School), Tom Henry

(Liverpool Central School), Jessica Maul (Shenendehowa Central School), Erin Mailloux (Shaker Junior High School),

Bill Perks (Marathon Central School), Tim Potts (Monticello Central School), and Eric Schnitzer (Saratoga National

Historical Park). Check www.fort-ticonderoga.org for more information.

GRADUATE CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATORSFort Ticonderoga and the College of St. Joseph in Vermont collaborate to enable teachers attending both the

Colonial America Conference and the War College to earn one graduate credit. For more information, contact Rich

Strum, Director of Education, at [email protected]. Arrangements must be made by April 15th.

LUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAYBox lunches from Americas Fort Cafare included

in the registration fee both days. A vegetarian

option is available.

POT ROAST DINNER SATURDAY EVENINGPot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable,

roll, and dessert. A vegetarian alternative is avail-

able. $20 per person.By pre-registration only.

Museum and Museum StoreThe Fort Ticonderoga Museum is open 9:30-5:00 all three days of the War College. War College registration includes

complimentary admission to Fort Ticonderoga Friday through Sunday.

The Museum Store at the Log House is open throughout the weekend 9:30-5:00. Several members of the War College

faculty will be signing copies of their books at the Museum Store on Saturday at 1:00, where copies of their books will

be for sale. Remember, members of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga receive a 10% discount on all books.

New this year!

FRIDAY EVENING RECEPTIONPlan to join us Friday evening from 6:00-7:00 at

Americas Fort Caf for a reception with War

College faculty and staff prior to the kick-off

presentation at 7:30. A menu of light hors doeuvres

and beverages will be served. In addition, a Cash

Bar will be available. $10 per person. By pre-

registration only.

Meals and Reception

The Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center is

equipped with an Assistive Listening System.

Fort Ticonderoga is an independent, not-for-profit educational

institution open to the public since 1909. Fort Ticonderoga Association

ensures that present and future generations learn from the struggles,

sacrifices and victories that shaped the nations of North America and

changed world history.

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF FORT TICONDEROGAMembers of the Friends save on War College

registration. When registering, its easy to join the

Friends or renew you current membership. Friends

receive: unlimited admission to Fort Ticonderoga,

10% discount in the Museum Store, a subscribtion to

The Haversack, and invitations to special events.

Sentinel (student) $20; Corporal (individual) $50;

Sergeant (dual) $60; Ensign (family) $75; Lieutenant

$125; Captain $250; Major $500; Colonel $1,000.


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Registration Information

HOW TO REGISTERFill out the registration form on the next page and mail

with your credit card information or check made

payable to Fort Ticonderogato:

War College Registration

Fort Ticonderoga

PO Box 390

Ticonderoga, NY 12883.Registrations with payment will be accepted on a first-

come, first-served basis. Early Bird Registrations must be

receivedby March 15th. No registrations will be

accepted after May 9th.

CANCELLATION POLICYAll cancellations must be received by May 1st, 2014.

Registration fees will be refunded, less a $25 process-

War College Patrons

ing charge. Refunds will be processed after the week-

end. There is a $10 processing charge to transfer

registrations to another person.

ACCOMMODATIONSBest Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites (518-585-

2378) offers a discount rate of $125.99/night for War

College attendees booking in advance. In order toreceive your discount, be sure to mention you are

attending the War College at Fort Ticonderoga when

making your reservation. There are additional events

happening in the area War College weekend, so book

early!

For those looking for a bed & breakfast for War

College weekend, we suggest the Lake Champlain Inn

(518-547-9942).

For those wishing to support the teacher scholarships,

three patron levels are available:

Honorary Lieutenant Colonel ($250)Includes registration fee; recognition in the War

College program, and an invitation to a private

diner with War College speakers and Teacher

Scholarship winners.

Honorary Colonel ($500)

In addition to all of the above, patrons at this level

receive a copy of The Royal American Regiment:

An Atlantic Microcosm, 1755-1772by Alexander

V. Campbell and The Global Seven Years War,

1754-1763by Daniel Baugh.

Honorary Brigadier General ($750)In addition to all of the above, the first patrons

at this level receive accommodations for Friday

& Saturday night at Best Western Plus Ticond-

eroga Inn & Suites or at the Lake Champlain Inn.

Seminar on the American Revolution

BECOME A SUBSCRIBER AND ATTEND THE SEMINAR

ON THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION TOO!You can sign up now to attend the Eleventh Annual Fort

Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution Septem-

ber 19-21, 2014 and save. By doing so before March

15th, you can save $20. This offer is only available priorto March 15th.

Seminar SpeakersTodd Andrlik, Journal of the American Revolution, Report-

ing the Revolutionary War.

Todd Braisted, independent historian, The American Vicars

of Bray: New Areas of Research in Loyalist & Conti-

nental Army Studies.

Thomas A. Chambers, Niagara University, The Shin and

Thigh Bones of Abercrombies Men: Remembering

1758 at Ticonderoga, the First Hundred Years.

Ted Corbett, author, Ticonderoga after 1777.

Steven Elliott, Temple University, Civil-Military Relations in

the War of Independence: The Case of the 1780

Morristown Encampment.

Don N. Hagist, author, From Concept to Hardcover:

Researching and Writing British Soldiers, AmericanWar.

Arthur Lefkowitz, author, The 1775 Arnold Expedition,

Benedict Arnolds Audacious Campaign to Capture

Quebec.

Richard C. Wiggin, author, Embattled Farmers: Human

Stories of the Ordinary Men from Massachusetts who

Fought the American Revolution.

Like the War College, the Seminar on the American

Revolution brings together a prominent faculty from across

the country to delve into the military, social, and political

history of the Revolutionary Era in America.


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Registration InformationPlease use one form per person. Make photocopies or print

out additional forms from the Fort Ticonderoga website for

additional registrants.

Name _____________________________________

Address ___________________________________

__________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________

I am a Member of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga.

My name as I would like it to appear on my name tag:

__________________________________________

Yes, please confirm my registration by email. Dont

mail a confirmation to me.

email address _______________________________

Yes, you may include my contact information on a

handout for attendees at the War College.

Reserved for office use.

Registration Fees(includes lunch both days)Early Bird Registration (by March 15, 2014) Friend of Fort Ticonderoga, $100

General Public, $120

Subscriber Registration (by March 15, 2014) Subscriber (both War College and Seminar on the American

Revolution), Friend of Fort Ticonderoga, $180

Subscriber (both War College and Seminar on the American

Revolution), General Public, $220

Regular Registration (by May 9, 2014) Friend of Fort Ticonderoga, $125

General Public, $145

Patron Registration (by May 9, 2014) Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, $250

Honorary Colonel, $500

Honorary Brigadier General, $750

2014 WAR COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM

Reception & Dinner Friday Evening Reception, $10

Pot Roast Dinner Saturday Evening, $20

FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: Dinner for Seminar in Sept., $20

For Our Information Please contact me about vegetarian options for meals

(Remember, lunches on Saturday and Sunday are included in the

registration fee.)

I would like to use an Assistive Listening Device

Friends MembershipSentinel (student), $20 Lieutenant, $125

Corporal (individual), $50 Captain, $250

Sergeant (dual), $60 Major, $500

Ensign (family), $75 Colonel, $1,000

For office use: EXC _____ CFM _____ MEM _____

PAT RCPT _____ SAR COP _____ web120213

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Reception/Dinner Fees $ __________

Educator Conference $ __________

Friends Membership $ __________

TOTAL $ __________

Check enclosed Visa AMEX

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Ticonderoga, NY 12883-0390

(518) 585-2821

Your invitation to the Nineteenth

Annual War College of the Seven

Years War at Fort Ticonderoga

May 16-18, 2014.

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