Ticonderoga Historical Society, Hancock House

The Hancock House, home of the Ticonderoga Historical Society, is an elegant four-story Georgian structure serving as a cultural museum and research library.

The house was a gift to the New York State Historical Association from native son and philanthropist Horace Moses who built the house as a repository to perpetuate “American Traditions in History and the Fine Arts.” This imposing Georgian mansion is a replica of Thomas Hancock’s (Uncle to John Hancock) Beacon Hill residence built between 1737 and 1741 and demolished in 1863.

The Hancock House Museum and Research Library was dedicated in 1926. The Ticonderoga Historical Society today manages this elegant structure as a regional museum and reference library. It is their mission to advance the preservation and interpretation of history through collections, programs, and community outreach, preserving the past for the future.

There are interesting and exciting exhibits on all four floors of the Hancock House. The modern library houses an extensive collection of regional material on civic, social, and economic elements and also has one of the largest collections of genealogical resource materials in the region. Season and Hours Open
Open all year. Wednesday through Saturday. 10am to 4pm.
Don’t Miss This When Visiting
Authentic Native American longhouse on the 2nd floor.

Identify And Describe The Management Organization
The Ticonderoga Historical Society is managed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend our meetings on the first Monday of the month, at 7 PM at the Hancock House.

Fees
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ADA Accessible
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Site is Child-friendly
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Site is Pet-friendly
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