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
History
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
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
Battlefield Park ceremony honors 270 years of American soldiers’ sacrifice
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance at the burial site of the four unknown soldiers in Battlefield Park Monday … Read more
Alliance to host Memorial Day Ceremony in Battlefield Park
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance will hold its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 26, at the burial site of the four … 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
‘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
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
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
Fort William Henry to honor veterans with Field of Flags and wreath laying ceremony
Over the past decade, Fort William Henry Museum has been collecting names of veterans and active-duty members of the military to honor in a Field … Read more
Lake George Battlefield Park Visitors Center is wrapping up a record season
The Lake George Battlefield Park Visitors Center’s 2024 season is coming to a close. Sunday, Oct. 27 will be the final day of operation for … Read more
Battlefield Park Alliance invites public to tour Battle of Lake George battle lines
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance is sponsoring a walking tour of Major General William Johnson’s Battle of Lake George battle lines. Historian Mark Silo … Read more
Rogers Island Visitors Center to host French & Indian War encampment and battle reenactment
Reenactors representing British, French, and Provincial soldiers, their Native American Allies and camp followers will set up an 18th Century military encampment on Rogers Island … Read more