Battlefield Park archeological survey resumes with new questions
“We’re glad to be here again, and we’re glad to be able to continue the research here, which was research that was begun in the … Read more
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Land Conservancy invites the public to the Hike-A-Thon After Party
Registration for the Lake George Land Conservancy’s 13th Annual Hike-A-Thon has closed; however, the Conservancy is inviting the community to join them for the After … Read more
Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Historian to discuss the British loss at Fort Carillon
On the morning of July 5, 1758, the largest army ever assembled in North America sailed from the head of Lake George to capture the … Read more
Photos: The Adventure Team explores Natural Stone Bridge and Caves in Pottersville
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is a geological wonder found slightly off the beaten path in Pottersville, New York — about a half-hour drive from … Read more
Archaeological survey team returns to Battlefield Park this June
Associate Professor Siobhan Hart, Chair of Skidmore College’s Anthropology Department, will return to Battlefield Park on June 2 to resume the Archaeological study she and … Read more
Adirondack Folk School cuts ribbon on expanded and winterized blacksmith shop
The Adirondack Folk School‘s blacksmithing program has been one of its most popular programs, but until this spring, it did not have the facilities to … Read more
Who really captured Fort George 250 years ago?
Just three weeks and a day after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Patriot forces took control of Fort George from the British. Sunday, May … Read more
Historians and reenactors to commemorate 250 years since the capture of Fort George
250 years ago, on May 11, a small Patriot force under the command of Captain Bernard Romans took control of Fort George from the British. … Read more
LGLC 2025 Discovery Series: Seeking signs of spring in vernal pools
Each spring, melting snow creates temporary ponds in the woodlands. These vernal pools will dry out by mid-July, but their brief existence provides an ideal … Read more
‘The Soul of General Abercromby’s Army’: Lord Howe the topic of upcoming program
British Brigadier General George Howe, the eldest of the three famous military Howe Brothers, was struck down by a French musket ball in the 1758 … Read more
Up Yonda Farm Maple Festival offers tours and tastings
The sap is running, and Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing is celebrating its 5th Annual Maple Festival on Saturday, March 8. Up Yonda naturalists … Read more
American Revolution 250th celebrations to kick off with a colonial dinner
The Warren County Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution will launch a series of events commemorating the nation’s Semiquincentennial with a colonial … Read more
Professor Hart presents Battlefield Park archaeological study findings
In June 2024, Professor Siobhan Hart, Chair of the Skidmore College Anthropology Department, led an archaeological exploration in Lake George Battlefield Park. She returned to … Read more
Archaeologist Siobhan Hart to discuss Battlefield Park dig findings
Professor Siobhan Hart, Chair of the Skidmore College Anthropology Department, led an archaeological exploration in Battlefield Park last June. She will be returning to Lake … Read more
Creative Jam fosters creativity and community with space to create
Creative Jam in Lake George is hidden from State Route 9 behind a string of outlet stores and the Log Jam Restaurant where Routes 9 … Read more
Reenactments and craft brews on tap for Fort William Henry’s Battles & Beverages
Fort William Henry will be hosting its Battles & Beverages event on March 22, 2025, at the fort, 48 Canada Street, Lake George. The annual … Read more
Robert Rogers subject of upcoming Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance program
Martin Klotz, author of “Robert Rogers, Ranger: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon,” will discuss the subject of his highly acclaimed book on … Read more
History & Holidays at Fort William Henry offers 18th Century family fun this winter
The Fort William Henry Museum has launched a new event, History & Holidays, for winter 2024. The fort entrance is lit with a string of … Read more