Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years War ; Fort Ticonderoga, May 16-18, 2014

Fort Ticonderoga presents the Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years War 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 15th and 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 Schedule
Subject to Change

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

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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 260 bateaux 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. Bellico and underwater 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 beverages 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 Revolutionary 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 were Massachusetts soldiers wearing in 1758? Shaun Pekar is 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 RunThis 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. Miller has 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 presentation demonstrates that service conditions between 1756-58 had not prepared Royal American detachments to operate 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 North American 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. Maass is a historian at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, D.C., working on the Armys commemoration of the Civil War 150th and 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.

For Educators
TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks 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 EDUCATORS

Fort 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 EDUCATORS

Fort 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 rstrum@fort-ticonderoga.org. Arrangements must be made by April 15th.

Museum and Museum Store

The 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.

Meals and Reception

New this year!

LUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Box lunches from Americas Fort Caf are included in the registration fee both days. A vegetarian option is available.

FRIDAY EVENING RECEPTION

Plan 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 preregistration only.

POT ROAST DINNER SATURDAY EVENING

Pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, roll, and dessert. A vegetarian alternative is available. $20 per person. By pre-registration only.

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF FORT TICONDEROGA

Members 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.
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.

The Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center is equipped with an Assistive Listening System.

Registration Information
HOW TO REGISTER
Fill out the registration form on the next page and mail with your credit card information or check made payable to Fort Ticonderoga to: War College Registration Fort Ticonderoga PO Box 390 Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Registrations with payment will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis. Early Bird Registrations must be received by March 15th. No registrations will be accepted after May 9th. ing charge. Refunds will be processed after the weekend. There is a $10 processing charge to transfer registrations to another person.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites (518-5852378) offers a discount rate of $125.99/night for War College attendees booking in advance. In order to receive 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).

CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be received by May 1st, 2014. Registration fees will be refunded, less a $25 process-

War College Patrons

For those wishing to support the teacher scholarships, three patron levels are available: receive a copy of The Royal American Regiment: An Atlantic Microcosm, 1755-1772 by Alexander V. Campbell and The Global Seven Years War, 1754-1763 by Daniel Baugh.

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 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 Ticonderoga Inn & Suites or at the Lake Champlain Inn.

Honorary Colonel ($500)

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

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 September 19-21, 2014 and save. By doing so before March 15th, you can save $20. This offer is only available prior to March 15th. 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, American War. 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.

Seminar Speakers
Todd Andrlik, Journal of the American Revolution, Reporting the Revolutionary War. Todd Braisted, independent historian, The American Vicars of Bray: New Areas of Research in Loyalist & Continental Army Studies. Thomas A. Chambers, Niagara University, The Shin and Thigh Bones of Abercrombies Men: Remembering 1758 at Ticonderoga, the First Hundred Years.

2014 WAR COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM

Registration Information
Please use one form per person. Make photocopies or print out additional forms from the Fort Ticonderoga website for additional registrants.

Reception & Dinner

Friday Evening Reception, $10 Pot Roast Dinner Saturday Evening, $20 FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: Dinner for Seminar in Sept., $20

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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

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Friend of Fort Ticonderoga, $125 General Public, $145

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Your invitation to the Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years War at Fort Ticonderoga May 16-18, 2014.

Nineteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years War ;

Fort Ticonderoga May 16-18, 2014