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
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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
Paint with Patrice “Snowy Pinecone” workshop offered at Bolton Library
Artists of all skill levels are invited to brush up on their skills at the Bolton Free Library, 4922 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, on … Read more
Historian to present ‘Henry & Lucy Knox and the Ticonderoga Expedition’
Henry Knox is best known for his arduous journey hauling tons of heavy artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston during the winter of 1775-1776. The … Read more
Author Jack Kelly to bring ‘God Save Benedict Arnold’ book tour to Lake George
Historian and Author Jack Kelly will be in Lake George on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, to discuss his latest work, “God Save Benedict Arnold: The … Read more
Kelly’s Angels expands scholarship program to Lake George and Mechanicville
Kelly’s Angels, the local charity dedicated to helping children and families who are facing adversity, announced the expansion of their scholarship program at a press … Read more
Carlton Raid marker unveiled; Benedict Arnold, Henry Knox programs planned
There’s a new Historical Marker in Lake George’s Battlefield Park. The sign commemorates the capture and burning of Fort George by Major Carleton’s forces on … Read more
Carlton’s Raid of 1780 remembered: Historical marker to be unveiled in Battlefield Park
It’s called “The Great Burning.” October 8-11, 1780, during the fight for American independence, British Major Christopher Carleton led 1,000 British soldiers, Native allies and … Read more
Thurman Fall Farm Tour 2023 to feature wagon rides, farm tours and artisan market
Farms and businesses in Thurman are opening their doors to the public for the annual Fall Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.- 4 … Read more
Battle of Lake George: Weekend of reenactments and presentations brings history to life
The thrum of a military cadence on the skin of a snare, the deep drone and contrasting high-pitched wail of bagpipes, leaders barking commands and … Read more
Historian to present “The Battle of Lake George: Clash of Empires 1755”
Historian, educator and Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance member John-Eric Nelson will discuss the 1755 Battle of Lake George in a presentation at the Fort … Read more
“The Last of the Mohicans” program examines the convergence of history and literature
“The Last of the Mohicans” is James Fenimore Cooper’s best-known work and the total of what many people know about the French and Indian War. … Read more
Skidmore professor to discuss history and fiction in “Last of the Mohicans”
Thursday, Aug. 3, Dr. Nick Junkerman, an Associate Professor of Literature at Skidmore College, will present “James Fenimore Cooper: History & Fiction in ‘The Last … Read more
Refurbished Battle of Carillon diorama unveiled at Battlefield Park Visitor Center
In July 1758, British General James Abercromby set out to attack the French at Fort Carillon (now Fort Ticonderoga.) From the lake’s southern shore, where … Read more