The Georgian-style Hancock House, an exact replica of Thomas Hancock's (John Hancock's uncle) former Beacon Hill home in Boston, was built as a home for the New York Historical Association. The museum collection includes furniture and objects from the 18th and 19th centuries, including Duncan Phyfe and Chippendale pieces, colonial-era furniture, old toys, local history displays, and a unique collection of memorabilia from the Defiance Hose Company, a local volunteer fire department circa 1880. Genealogy research center. Gift shop. Special Events: classes, lectures, and slide shows. A self-guided Walking Tour of Ticonderoga features the architecture and history of 28 different historic buildings, homes and churches. Pick up a map at Hancock House.

Hours

Summer Hours

• June — Wed - Sat  10-4

• July & Aug — Open every day 10-4  

• - Closed on Holidays-

Winter Hours (Research appointments must be scheduled in advance)

- Closed During Winter -

Opens for the Annual Festival of Trees (Nov 21 - Dec 28)

Step into revolutionary history at Hancock House

Visit the Hancock House as part of the Lake Champlain Revolutionary Quest, a self-guided trail launching in May 2025 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Explore a replica of John Hancock’s Boston home while discovering Revolutionary War artifacts and exhibits. This museum and research library offers a deep dive into the region’s history and key figures of America’s fight for independence. Add it to your Quest and earn exclusive prizes while uncovering the stories of the Revolution!