What's going on in Lake George?
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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, 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” is James Fenimore Cooper’s best-known work and the total of what many people know about the French and Indian War. … Read more
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
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
“It’s important to acknowledge that the land we’re all standing on right now, this land, is native land — always has been,” says Jay Levenson. … Read more
Wednesday, July 5, nationally recognized historian Heather Bruegl will present “A History of the Lake George Area and the Nations Who Called it Home.” The … Read more
The Lake George Visitors Center, located on the corner of Canada Street and Beach Road, is launching the 2023 summer season with a new, interactive … Read more
On Father’s Day Weekend, visitors to Lake George Battlefield Park will have the opportunity to join a guided tour as part of New York State’s … Read more
Once again, the Lake George Land Conservancy is teaming up with Up Yonda Farm to offer a series of guided, themed hikes in the Bolton … Read more