Fort Ticonderoga has introduced a particular exhibition of a brand new portray by internationally famend historic artist, Don Troiani, depicting the fury of the 1758 Battle of Carillon.
One of Britain’s costliest defeats, almost 2,000 British and American troopers have been killed or wounded.
This portray is on particular show as half of the July eighth Battle of Carillon Commemoration at Fort Ticonderoga.
Don Troiani’s canvas depicts the hanging heroism of the officers and males of the forty second (Highland) Regiment of the British Army as they attacked the French strains on the Heights of Carillon on the afternoon of July eighth, 1758.
In addition to viewing the portray, Fort Ticonderoga brings the battle to life on July eighth as guests stand on the very floor the place the epic Battle of Carillon happened in 1758. Visitors can be a part of the fifes and drums to put wreaths and keep in mind those that fell on this cataclysmic battle.
The Don Troiani portray Ticonderoga 1758 may be considered via October thirtieth, 2022 within the Mars Education Center at Fort Ticonderoga.
Painting: 1758 Battle of Carillon by Don Troiani courtesy Fort Ticonderoga.
