Repose of the Fallen Memorial dedicated at reinterment ceremony
“In early February 2019, the remains of 44 patriots were discovered quietly resting beneath the ground in a nation that has long since moved on … Read more
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Remains of Continental Army soldiers returned to Lake George for reinterment
Skeletal remains identified by archaeologists as individuals associated with the Continental Army and the 1776 smallpox hospital at Fort George were brought back to Lake … Read more
Author of “Discovering George Foster Peabody” speaks at Historical Association event
You will not find a statue of George Foster Peabody in Lake George. There are no parks or buildings bearing his name. The financier-turned-philanthropist did … Read more
LG Historical Association launches 2026 lecture series with writer Amy Godine
The Lake George Historical Association has announced its 2026 historical presentations and performances series, with the first event, “Amy Godine: The Fractious History of the … Read more
‘Repose of the Fallen’ project on schedule for May dedication in Battlefield Park
Construction of the reinterment site for the Revolutionary War-era remains unearthed in the Village of Lake George is on schedule, announced Lake George officials in … Read more
Warren County 250th Commission to celebrate nation’s founding with ‘Gala 250’
The Warren County Commission for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and Fort William Henry are kicking off the region’s celebration of the nation’s … Read more
Fort William Henry commemorates siege with Battles & Beverages
Fort William Henry at the head of Lake George was filled with musket fire, whiskey and wine this Saturday for Battles & Beverages. The annual … Read more
Museum Director to discuss archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance is hosting a presentation by Chris Sabick, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, at the Holiday Inn … Read more
Frozen Fort presentations, Ghost Tours, Battles & Beverages offered at Fort William Henry
Fort William Henry Museum is inviting guests to step back 270 years in time to experience winter on the edge of the wilderness with living … Read more
Battlefield Park Alliance kicks off 2026 programs with ‘Sir William, Where Exactly were your Lines?’ presentation
Historian and Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance member Mark Silo will present “Sir William, Where Exactly Were Your Lines?” on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the … Read more
‘The eyes of America are upon us’: Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery arrives at Fort George
“It was a close race with winter. The winds blew a hurricane, and the ice was a constant peril. Yet, the excessive hard pushing by … Read more
Officials commemorate the 250th anniversary of Knox’s ‘Noble Train of Artillery’
Tuesday morning, local officials and representatives from historical organizations gathered at Knox Trail Marker #7 in Lake George Battlefield Park to pay tribute to Colonel … Read more
Fort William Henry holds Veterans Day Field of Flags ceremony
Fort William Henry held its annual Veterans Day commemoration on Tuesday morning at the Field of Flags on the hotel’s lawn. Each American flag in … Read more
Fort Wm Henry to celebrate U.S. Armed Forces with Field of Flags and Veterans Day ceremony
The Fort William Henry’s annual Field of Flags display on the hotel lawn has grown from 53 flags to more than 10,000, each representing American … Read more
Courtland Street Reinterment Committee breaks ground on Repose of the Fallen
After six years of planning and fundraising, construction of the Repose of the Fallen in New York State Battlefield Park is underway. This Thursday, members … Read more
Fort Wm Henry to commemorate the Battle of Lake George with weekend of events
Fort William Henry is presenting a weekend of living history Sept. 18 – 21, 2025, to commemorate the 270th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake … Read more
Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery tribute to feature multiple events, historian Rick Atkinson to speak
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and the Warren County Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution are hosting a day of special … Read more
Ghost Tours delve into the Old County Courthouse’s haunted past
Before the Warren County Municipal Center was built five miles south of Lake George Village, County business was conducted in the center of the Village … Read more