Visit the Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH)
Located in Ticonderoga NY, the Hancock House is a four-story museum with collections and exhibits, focusing on the historical, scientific and social aspects of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain and Lake George regions. Plan your visit today to learn about our unique history.
Museum Hours:
- June – The museum is open Wednesday through Saturdays, 10am – 4pm
- July & August – We are open 7 days a week, 10 am – 4 pm
- September through December 31 – We are open Wednesday through Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm
- Closed on Holidays (July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- Closed January 1 through May 31
- Research Library appointments must be scheduled in advance.
Directions
From North or South in New York (i.e., from Plattsburgh or Albany): Take the Northway (I-87) to Exit 28. Drive east on NY Route 74 for 15 miles to the traffic light near Ticonderoga and turn right (south), on Route 9N into Ticonderoga. Go to the monument traffic circle, then go around the circle to find the parking lot on Wicker Street.
From Vermont Via via the Ticonderoga Ferry (check for scheduling): Follow state Route 74 West to the Ticonderoga Ferry (toll ferry) at Shoreham or Route 22A via Route 73 in Orwell. After crossing the Lake, continue west on NY Route 74 to a 4-way stop light, then straight through about 1 mile to first traffic light, proceed straight up Montcalm Street until the monument traffic circle and bear right to find the parking lot on Wicker Street.
From Vermont via the Champlain Bridge: From the south follow VT state Route 125 West to the Champlain Bridge at Chimney Pt. From the north, take VT Route 17 to the Champlain Bridge at Chimney Pt. Cross the bridge into New York at Crown Point Historic site, then follow NY 185 to NY 9N/22. Turn left/south for 11 miles (be careful of the left hand turn in the town of Crown Point) to the traffic light near Ticonderoga at the juncture of 9N/22 & NY 74. Go straight to the monument traffic circle, then go around the circle to find the parking lot on Wicker Street.
BY TRAIN: Ticonderoga is about 5 hours north of New York City (Penn Station) on a scenic route via the Amtrak line to Montreal. The station at Ticonderoga is on the Ticonderoga Ferry Road near Fort Ticonderoga.
TRAVEL TIMES BY CAR FROM AREA AIRPORTS:
Albany, NY – 1 hour 45 minutes
Boston, MA – 4.5 hours
Burlington, VT – 1.5 hours
Newark, NJ – 5.5 hours
New York, NY – 5 hours (same via train from downtown New York)
Syracuse, NY – 4 hours
Admission Information
The Hancock House Museum is not a state or federal historic site, but rather a private, non-profit organization. At present, the Hancock House Museum is free, although donations are appreciated. Suggested donations: $5/person $20/groups of 5 or more
Upcoming Events
Visit us for upcoming lectures, exhibits, holiday festivities, movies and events. Events are held in the lower level program room at the Hancock House Museum.
Planning an Event?
The Hancock House is available for small gatherings – showers, receptions, meetings, and prom and wedding photo opportunities. Call us at 518-585-7868 to discuss your special event.
Accessibility Information
While there are future plans to make the Hancock House Museum fully accessible under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, at present, due to age and historic status, the museum exhibits are not accessible to all individuals. The museum does not have elevators – only stairs between the four floors of exhibits. However, the lower level program room is wheel chair accessible for presentations. Please call the museum at (518) 585-7868 for additional information or with any questions.