Stephen Hyatt Pell
1874–1950 (age 76)
preservationist
Biography
Stephen Hyatt Pell (1874–1950) dedicated himself to historic preservation, most notably overseeing the transformation of Fort Ticonderoga into a treasured public site. As a member of the Pell family, he applied his passion for history with meticulous care, ensuring that the fort’s stories could be shared with future generations.
He believed in stewardship and education, and his work inspired others to celebrate and safeguard America’s past, establishing a standard for preservation efforts that followed.