Bolton Free Library holds its First Annual Children’s Book Fair
Raccoons raft down the Hudson River, a school bus-driving pirate helps children conquer their fears, and a family is woken in the middle of the … Read more
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Seagle Festival opera entertains and educates Lake George youth
Life is about opposites, good – bad, happy – sad. “Balance is the key … You’re big enough to include everything.” This is the message … Read more
Historian to present ‘Lt. Col. George Munro: The Last Commander of Fort William Henry’
Lieutenant-Colonel George Munro put up a strong, yet ultimately unsuccessful, defense of Fort William Henry during the August 1757 siege. His name is forever linked … Read more
Hidden out in the open: Hillview Free Library is a community gem in Diamond Point
It’s easy when traveling Lake Shore Drive on the West side of Lake George to miss the small stone structure tucked between Up North Deli … Read more
Fort William Henry Museum to kick off 70th-year celebration with Community Day
Fort William Henry Museum has been bringing history to life for 70 years, and to celebrate the milestone anniversary, the Museum is holding a Community … Read more
Archaeologists present initial findings in Lake George Battlefield Park survey
Animal bones, a shard of glass believed to be from an old wine bottle, nails — some modern, one hand-wrought —pop tops and an Army … Read more
Hallowing of the Ground: Future Battlefield Park reinterment site consecrated with ceremony
On Thursday, February 7, 2019, a construction crew excavating a basement on Courtland Street in Lake George Village uncovered human remains. Property owners Dana and … Read more
Archaeologists return to Lake George Battlefield Park for a 3-week dig
Skidmore College Anthropology Department Chair Dr. Siobhan Hart will lead an archaeological survey in Lake George Battlefield Park beginning Monday, June 3. The project is … Read more
Martin’s Lumber to host Woods Walk and Artisan Market
Martin’s Lumber, 280 Valley Road in Thurman, New York will be opening their 100-acre tree farm to the public for guided and self-led tours on … Read more
Battlefield Park Visitor Center opens for 2024 season Memorial Day weekend
The Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center will open for its third season on Friday, May 24, 2024, and will be open 10 a.m. – … Read more
LGLC Discovery Series hike explores Adirondack Geology
Colliding land masses, churning hot magma and mile-thick glaciers were the topic of a Lake George Land Conservancy hike up The Pinnacle in Bolton on … Read more
Old Courthouse has a new look: Historical marker unveiling is a ‘foot forward’
“Today we unveil an updated marker to describe one of the few really important buildings that we have left in Lake George,” says Lake George … Read more
Refurbished historical marker will be unveiled to launch new initiative
The historical marker on the manicured lawn of the Old Courthouse in Lake George Village, while not nearly as old as the 1845 building it … Read more
Historian to present “Peter Gansevoort: A Hero and His Legacy”
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian Michael P. Barrett will be discussing a key figure and local … Read more
Anchors and artifacts: French & Indian War Society sponsoring enrichment workshop series
The French & War Society at Lake George is sponsoring a series of workshops for those interested in learning more about the material culture (artifacts) … Read more
Fort William Henry to hold Battle and Beverages event
The Fort William Henry Museum is kicking off its 70th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 23 with a Sutlers’ Fair, French and Indian War reenactments … Read more
Lake George Hike-A-Thon 2024 registration opens
Registration for the 12th Annual Lake George Land Conservancy Hike-A-Thon has Opened. Hike-a-Thon 2024 will be held on Friday, July 5. Participants may choose to … Read more
State seeks public comment on Battlefield Park reinterment proposal
In 2019, while excavating for a construction project on Cortland Street in the Village of Lake George, a construction crew discovered human remains. Archaeologists and … Read more