Courtland Street Cemetery historical marker unveiled
“They died not on a battlefield, but in a makeshift hospital lying on planks and pine boughs,” says Lisa Anderson. “They died from disease with … Read more
History
A year of growth, loss and a transformational addition on the horizon: Battlefield Park Alliance holds its Annual Meeting
Lake George Battlefield Park is gaining prominence as a significant state and national historic site. The state-owned park at the head of Lake George has, … Read more
Historian to present ‘Lt. Col. George Munro: The Last Commander of Fort William Henry’
Lieutenant-Colonel George Munro put up a strong, yet ultimately unsuccessful, defense of Fort William Henry during the August 1757 siege. His name is forever linked … Read more
Lake George Community to celebrate Charles R. Wood Day
It has been 65 years since Charles R. Wood opened Gaslight Village theme park in Lake George Village. To honor the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist’s … Read more
Fort William Henry Museum to kick off 70th-year celebration with Community Day
Fort William Henry Museum has been bringing history to life for 70 years, and to celebrate the milestone anniversary, the Museum is holding a Community … Read more
Archaeologists present initial findings in Lake George Battlefield Park survey
Animal bones, a shard of glass believed to be from an old wine bottle, nails — some modern, one hand-wrought —pop tops and an Army … Read more
Hallowing of the Ground: Future Battlefield Park reinterment site consecrated with ceremony
On Thursday, February 7, 2019, a construction crew excavating a basement on Courtland Street in Lake George Village uncovered human remains. Property owners Dana and … Read more
Archaeologists return to Lake George Battlefield Park for a 3-week dig
Skidmore College Anthropology Department Chair Dr. Siobhan Hart will lead an archaeological survey in Lake George Battlefield Park beginning Monday, June 3. The project is … Read more
Warrensburg Memorial Day 2024 ceremony remembers local heroes
Threatening skies and distant rumbles of thunder caused organizers of the Warrensburg Memorial Day service to cancel the parade up Elm to the Hudson Street … Read more
Battlefield Park Memorial Day Ceremony honors fallen soldiers from 1755 to the present day
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the grave of the Four Unknowns in Battlefield Park on Monday, … Read more
Battlefield Park Visitor Center opens for 2024 season Memorial Day weekend
The Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center will open for its third season on Friday, May 24, 2024, and will be open 10 a.m. – … Read more
Battlefield Park Memorial Day ceremony to feature General F. David Sheppard
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance invites the public to its annual Battlefield Park Memorial Day ceremony, on May 27, 2024.
Old Courthouse has a new look: Historical marker unveiling is a ‘foot forward’
“Today we unveil an updated marker to describe one of the few really important buildings that we have left in Lake George,” says Lake George … Read more
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
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
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