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Lake George’s 2023 ‘Lite Up the Village’ holiday kickoff will be a 2-day event

October 17, 2023
Trees decorated with colorful lights at night for Lite Up the Village

The Village of Lake George’s popular “Lite up the Village” attracts thousands each year. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Village ushers in the holiday season … Read more

Ben Osborn Memorial Fund announces 12th Annual Baskets for Ben fundraiser

October 16, 2023
Auctioneer takes bid on items at a live auction Baskets for Ben fundraiser

The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is holding its annual Baskets for Ben fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Queensbury Veterans of Foreign Wars Post … Read more

Kelly’s Angels expands scholarship program to Lake George and Mechanicville

October 13, 2023

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

Winter’s Dreams and Winter Realms: 2 new icy attractions coming to Lake George

October 11, 2023
out door light show in the winter's dream display

If you drove past Fort William Henry this week and saw cannons flying through the air, it wasn’t your imagination. Fort William Henry has begun … Read more

Carlton Raid marker unveiled; Benedict Arnold, Henry Knox programs planned

October 10, 2023
Two men applauding next to a historical marker after unveiling

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

Garlic Festival returns to Warrensburgh Farmers’ Market

October 2, 2023
a photo collage of people at an outdoor garlic festival

The Warrrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market is holding its 14th Annual Garlic Festival Friday, October 6, 3 – 6 p.m. at the Historic Mills District Park, … Read more

Carlton’s Raid of 1780 remembered: Historical marker to be unveiled in Battlefield Park

October 2, 2023
Historical Marker INSCRIPTION FORT GEORGE CAPTURED BY MAJOR CARLETON AND BRITISH FORCES AFTER BRIEF SKIRMISH ON OCTOBER 11, 1780. FORT BURNED NEARBY & AMERICAN SOLDIERS TAKEN PRISONER. WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2023

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

Lake George Oktoberfest returns Columbus Day Weekend

September 27, 2023
people eating at a picnic table outside a large festival tent

The 12th Annual Village of Lake George Oktoberfest kicks off Friday, Oct. 6 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 8, on Canada Street in front of … Read more

Thurman Fall Farm Tour 2023 to feature wagon rides, farm tours and artisan market

September 25, 2023
young boy in a red wagon looking at a flock of white geese

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

September 24, 2023
French and Indian war reenactors fire muskets

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

500 run the 2023 ADK 5K race in Lake George

September 16, 2023
runners at the starting line of the ADK 5K

This Saturday, September 16, 500 runners competed in the 2023 ADK 5K road race. The runners ranged in age from 9 to 81, and some … Read more

Historian to present “The Battle of Lake George: Clash of Empires 1755”

September 13, 2023
Monument with Native American and Colonial Soldier inscribed Battle of Lake George 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

“We chose unity”: Speakers at Warrensburg 9/11 Memorial Service recall a nation joined in purpose

September 12, 2023
Men in fire company dress uniform speak from a bandstand in front of rows of uniformed fire fighters

“As we commemorate the awful events of 22 years ago, of course we say, ‘Never forget,” but what does that mean to each of us?” … Read more

Apple Festival coming to Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market

September 11, 2023
display of fresh apples and apple cider at an apple festival.

A frost in late May has challenged apple orchards throughout the Northeast with Saratoga Apple reporting the loss of half their crop, and Apple Hill … Read more

Athletes compete in 17th Annual Lake George Triathlon Festival

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023
swimmers compete in Lake George Triathlon

“You can dream about things your whole life,” says Phyllis Crosby of New York City, “but dreams have a shelf life.” As her 66th birthday … Read more

Sen. Schumer visits Lake George Battlefield Park; reaffirms support for reinterment project

September 1, 2023
Sen. Charles Schumer reviews plans in Battlefield Park

Senator Charles Schumer spent part of the Senate’s August break visiting North Country projects, which included a stop at Lake George Battlefield Park on Monday, … Read more

Lake George Community Day to benefit Lake George Region Women for WIN

August 25, 2023
Ariel view of Fort William Henry resort in Lake George,NY

Fort William Henry Resort and Conference Center is holding its Second Annual Lake George Community Day on Sunday, September 17, from 1- 5 p.m. The … Read more

Battlefield Park Alliance marks year of growth, new programs at Annual Meeting

August 21, 2023

The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, which formed in 2001 as a friends group dedicated to the support and historic preservation, conservation, and interpretation of … Read more

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