Capture of Fort Ticonderoga $2 Colorized Note in Holder

Celebrate the colonist’s first offensive victory of the American Revolution with this exclusively colorized $2 Federal Reserve Note. Determined to secure the fort for its critical location between Lake Champlain and Lake George, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, along with Benedict Arnold, planned a late-night attack on the unsuspecting British soldiers. In the early hours of May 10, 1775, and with less than 100 militiamen, Fort Ticonderoga was captured providing needed weapons and a boost in morale for the patriots. Each note is colorized by Littleton’s artists and presented in an informative, illustrated display card. Honor the capture of Fort Ticonderoga ahead of its 250th anniversary – order today!