Twenty-Third Annual

War College of the Seven Years’ War

May 18-20, 2018

Fort Ticonderoga presents the Twenty-Third Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War May 18-20, 2018, in the Mars Education Center. We invite you to join us at this annual seminar focused on the French & Indian War in North America and beyond, offering a unique, informal setting that promotes interaction and discussion between speakers and attendees throughout the weekend. Those interested in also attending the Fifteenth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution on September 21-23, 2018, can register as a subscriber before March 15th and save $20 on the combined registration fees. The War College sells out, so don’t delay—register today. We look forward to seeing you at Fort Ticonderoga in May.

Weekend Schedule

Subject to Change

Friday, May 18, 2018

6:30-8:00 “Great Wars” Exhibit Opening and Reception—Join us for a reception and the opening of the new

exhibition “Great Wars,” exploring the often surprising connections between the First World War and Ticonderoga. The war had a profound impact on the Fort Ticonderoga Museum and the Pell family that founded it; Stephen Pell saw service on the Western Front as an ambulance driver from 1917 to 1918. The exhibit explores Pell’s service in France and that of his wife Sarah and their family back home, as well as the ways in which World War I and the Seven Years’ War share important similarities as two conflicts that fundamentally changed the scale, scope, and repercussions of warfare in their respective eras. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. This event is included in the registration fee. Reservations are required.

Saturday, May 19, 2018

9:00 Welcome. Beth L. Hill, President and CEO, Fort Ticonderoga.

9:15-10:00 Négociants, Artisans, and Prostitutes: Exploring the Origins of French Textiles at Fort Carillon through Lead Seal Analysis—Despite the enormous scale of 18th-century European textile importations to New France, relatively

little is known concerning the origins of these sartorial staples. The analysis of lead seals such as those in the collections of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum brings often overlooked artifacts and their secrets to light, revealing the interconnectedness and intricacies of production, trade, and consumption in the expansive French Atlantic world. Cathrine Davis is a historical

archaeologist, sigillographer, former 2015 Edward W. Pell Collections Fellow at Fort Ticonderoga, and a Master’s

Candidate in history at Université Laval.

10:15-11:00 New France’s “Petty Victories”: Everyday Power in the Lake Ontario Borderlands during the Seven Years’ War—This presentation explores the ways New France, with its limited demographic and military power, utilized

the borderlands region between Canada, Iroquoia, and New York during the Seven Years’ War. While conventional material resources were certainly sparse, intercultural encounters, mobility, and daily diplomacy yielded much intelligence and “soft power.” Dr. Greg Rogers earned his Ph.D. in Canadian-American History at the University of Maine in 2016 and

currently works in primary and secondary education and at SUNY Cobleskill.

11:15-12:00 The Warrior and the Carpenter: Two Perspectives on the Siege of Oswego, 1756—Richard Weyhing

compares the experiences of two individuals who participated in the siege, and eventual capitulation, of British-held Oswego in 1756: the venerable Menominee war chief known as “Lamotte,” and Stephen Cross, a young ships carpenter who arrived at Oswego shortly before it was invested. By viewing the siege from these different vantage points, we can not only gain a greater sense of the complexity of the event itself, but also better appreciate the very scope of the Seven Years’ War—a conflict that drew individuals from disparate communities across North America to such flashpoints as Oswego, where the very fate of the continent seemed to be at stake. Dr. Richard Weyhing is an assistant professor in the

History Department at SUNY Oswego. He is currently at work on a book manuscript exploring the role of Oswego itself

during the Seven Years’ War.

12:15-1:45 Lunch Break. (Box lunch from America’s Fort Café included)

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

2:00-2:45 “Without God and the King, I never would have lasted so long”: Common Soldiers in the Prussian Army, 1750-1765—In recent years, much new material has come to light allowing historians to reevaluate the common soldiers

of ancien regime Europe. In particular, there has been a discovery of new material on the Prussian army, allowing historians to go beyond the small number of memoirs available in the 20th century. This material points to the idea that common soldiers embraced the cause of their states with patriotic feeling. Letter collections, newly discovered diaries, and quantitative analysis allow a reevaluation of the Prussian army and serve to further explain the effectiveness of this army in adversity. Alex Burns is a Doctoral student at West Virginia University where he is studying the British and Prussian

armies of 1740-1815.

3:00-3:45 William Pitt: Global Strategist—North America was but one theater in a much larger Seven Years’ War. At

the start of 1756, Great Britain was losing in all of them. William Pitt, who upon his ascendancy to power said “I know that I can save this country, and that no one else can,” proved as good as his word. With “the great commoner” at the helm, Britain ceased piling up defeats and, in almost a twinkling, reversed a disastrous strategic situation. Pitt thought about and engaged in war on a truly global scale, and by making the war a contest of economic might rather than just soldiers, he broke French power as surely as if British forces had invaded France and captured Paris. As Pitt understood from the start, if a state’s strategy is unsound, courage and hard fighting can rarely make it right. It was William Pitt who finally provided Britain with a strategic plan that could bring victory. Dr. James Lacey is the professor of “War, Strategy,

and Policy” at the Marine Corps War College. His latest book, The Washington War, will be released in August 2018.

4:00-5:00 Fort Ticonderoga Museum, King’s Garden, Mount Defiance, and Museum Store open.

5:00 Dinner at America’s Fort Café (pre-registration only).

7:00 From the Ballroom to the Battlefield: Popular Music Adapted for Military Use During the French & Indian War—

Join Erik Lichack, Eliza Vincz, and Phillip Winter for a lively concert/lecture that showcases the relationship between functional military tunes and songs, dances, and other pieces enjoyed by the English-speaking world. Listen to the various tunes and how they connected military life to civilian life, see the footwork adapted from the dance positions as used in battle, and immerse yourself in the culture through song and dance. Musical examples will be performed on fife, drum, classical flute, and harpsichord, with voice. Erik Lichack is a teacher and performer of early American music, specializing in fife, drum, and harpsichord. Eliza Vincz is a dancer and mezzo-soprano, holds her B.A. in history of art, and studies late 18th-century fashion in America and Europe and the politics it shaped, as well as performs songs from the period. Philip

Winter is a skilled tailor, dancer, and musician.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

9:00-9:45 Beds, “Cabanes,” and Hammocks: Where French Soldiers Slept in New France—On the eve of the Seven

Years’ War, soldiers of New France were billeted in Canadiens’ houses or housed in the various forts’ barracks. With the arrival of the troupes de terre in 1755, a new way of lodging troops was put into use: under tents in large camps during the summer months, such as at Fort Carillon. This talk will explore the material culture and living conditions of soldiers in New France in barracks, houses, and camps. David Ledoyen is a Product Development Officer with the Parks Canada Agency and material culture researcher. André Gousse, retired Parks Canada Chief Curator, is pursuing research on

soldiers of the troupes de la Marine in New France.

10:00-10:45 Conestoga vs. Canoes: Lake George 1755-1759—The two systems of logistics used by the British and the

French during the campaign for the lake stand in stark contrast—the British moving by land and the French by water. With

TENTH ANNUAL HISTORY CONFERENCE FOR EDUCATORS Fort Ticonderoga presents the Tenth Annual History Conference for Educators on “The Great Wars” on the Friday of the War College. War College attendees can attend the conference at the discounted rate of $35, which includes lunch.

Check www.fortticonderoga.org/education/educators for more information.

For Educators

BECOME A SUBSCRIBER AND ATTEND THE

SEMINAR ON THE AMERICAN REVOLUTON TOO! You can sign up now to attend the Fifteenth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution September 21-23, 2018, and save. This offer is only available prior to March 15th.

Seminar Speakers Dean Bruno, North Carolina State University, The

Sullivan Campaign of 1779. Brady J. Crytzer, Robert Morris University, The Patriot-

Spanish Alliance to Capture British West Florida. Rachel Engl, Lehigh University, The Continental Army as

America’s First Band of Brothers. Michael Greenburg, author, The Court-Martial of Paul

Revere.

Timothy Leech, Ohio State University, Charles Lee in New York: Confronting Tories and the Boundaries of Military Authority.

Eric Schnitzer, Saratoga National Historical Park, Cook’s and Latimer’s Connecticut Militia Battalions and the Battles of Saratoga.

Dr. Paul Staiti, Mount Holyoke College, John Trumbull’s Revolution in the North Country.

Dr. Mary Stockwell, author, The Revolutionary Transformation of Anthony Wayne.

Richard M. Strum, Fort Ticonderoga, Benedict Arnold’s Declaration of Principles and Its Place in Early Revolutionary History.

Seminar on the American Revolution

CARILLON BOAT CRUISE SUNDAY

Explore the Ticonderoga peninsula and surrounding areas on board the Carillon cruise boat. This two-hour cruise will highlight sites around the Ticonderoga peninsula and beyond related to the French & Indian War, with an emphasis on naval aspects of the fight for Ticonderoga from 1756-1759. Explore this naval history from French sloops and Rangers’ whaleboats to General Jeffery Amherst’s shipyard and fleet. This cruise is available at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20th. Cost is $25 for War College attendees; $35 for other guests. Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 35 people. Complete the appropriate section on the registration form.

WAR COLLEGE LIMITED-EDITION T-SHIRT Pre-Order Only! Don’t miss your chance to purchase this year’s limited-edition War College t-shirt. Pre-orders through March 15, 2018. Place your order by completing the appropriate section on the registration form.

a lens on supply and transportation this presentation examines broader strategic implications of the logistics systems needed to move armies in during the Seven Years’ War. Dr. Jobie Turner is an officer in the United States Air Force and

has a Ph.D. in Military Strategy.

11:00-11:45 From Braddock to Wolfe: Royal Navy Seamen Ashore in North America—From a disastrous start at

Monongahela to the triumphant conclusion at Quebec, common sailors joined the British army on campaign in the French & Indian War. This presentation explores the experiences of these sailors working afloat and ashore with land forces in the bookend campaigns of the war for North America. Kyle Dalton is a museum professional

and independent scholar who writes and maintains the website “British Tars: 1740-1790.”

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break. (Box lunch from America’s Fort Café included)

HOW TO REGISTER

Fill out the registration form on the reverse 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 first-come, first-served basis. Registration will not exceed 150 participants. Early Bird Registrations must be

received by March 15th, not postmarked by that date.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be received by May 1st, 2018.

Registration fees will be refunded, less a $25 processing charge. Refunds will be processed after the War College. There is a $10 processing charge to transfer

registrations to another person.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites (518-585-2378) offers a discount rate of $127.99/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!

Become a Member of Fort Ticonderoga

For those who wish to support the War College teacher

scholarships as patrons, three levels are available.

Honorary Lieutenant Colonel ($250)

Includes the registration fee; recognition in the War College program; and an invitation to a private dinner off-site with members of the War College faculty and

Teacher Scholarship winners Saturday evening.

Honorary Colonel ($500)

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

receive a gift certificate for $50 from the Fort

Ticonderoga Museum Store.

Honorary Brigadier General ($750)

In addition to all of the above, the first two patrons at this level receive accommodations for Friday & Saturday night at Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn

and Suites or at Sugar Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast.

War College Patrons

When registering, it’s easy to become a member or renew your current membership. Members receive: unlimited admission to Fort Ticonderoga, 10% discount in the Museum Store, a subscription to The Haversack, discounts for seminars and conferences, and invitations to special events.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Corporal (individual) .......................................... $50 Sergeant (dual) .................................................... $75 Ensign (family) ................................................... $100 Lieutenant ........................................................... $150 Captain ............................................................... $250 Major .................................................................. $500 Colonel ............................................................. $1,000

Registration and Travel Information

FRIDAY EVENING EXHIBIT OPENING AND RECEPTION Plan to join us Friday evening from 6:30-8:00pm at the Mars Education Center for a reception and the opening of the “Great Wars” exhibition. A menu of light hors d’oeuvres will be served and a Cash Bar will be available. Included in registration, but reservations are required.

LUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY Box lunches from America’s Fort Café are included in the registration fee both days. A vegetarian option is

available.

POT ROAST DINNER SATURDAY EVENING Pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, roll, and dessert at America’s Fort Café. A vegetarian alternative is available. $20 per person. By pre-registration only.

Meals and Reception

2018 WAR COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM

Registration Fees (includes lunch both days)

Early Bird Registration (by March 15, 2018) Member, $110

General Public, $130

Subscriber Registration (by March 15, 2018) Subscriber (both War College and Seminar on the

American Revolution), Member, $200

Subscriber (both War College and Seminar on the

American Revolution), General Public, $240

Regular Registration (after March 15, 2018) Member, $135

General Public, $155

War College Patron Registration Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, $250

Honorary Colonel, $500

Honorary Brigadier General, $750

Reception & Dinner Friday Evening Reception (included but must pre-register)

Pot Roast Dinner Saturday Evening, $20

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

Educator Conference Friday’s History Conference for Educators and attending

the War College, $35

Friday’s History Conference for Educators and not

attending the War College, $45

Carillon Boat Cruise Sunday afternoon cruise (limited to 35 people), $25

Additional ticket for someone not attending the War

College, $35

For Our Information Please contact me about vegetarian options for meals

(remember, lunches Saturday and Sunday are included in

the registration fee).

Membership I am a member of Fort Ticonderoga

I would like to become a member at the level designated below:

Corporal (individual) $50 Lieutenant $150

Sergeant (dual) $75 Captain, $250

Ensign (family) $100 Major, $500

Colonel, $1,000

Limited-Edition War College T-Shirt Cost per t-shirt is $25. Please indicate quantity and sizes

(S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL).

Quantity ______ Size(s) ____________________

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

website for additional registrants.

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Twenty-Third

Annual

War College

of the Seven

Years’ War

Fort Ticonderoga

May 18-20, 2018

P.O. Box 390

Ticonderoga, NY 12883-0390 (518) 585-2821

Your invitation to the Twenty-Third Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War at Fort Ticonderoga

May 18-20, 2018.