Historians to commemorate Henry Knox’s artillery march with presentation
In December 1755, with Boston under siege by the British, Henry Knox began the “noble artillery train.” Knox used oxen-drawn sleds to haul 60 tons … Read more
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Photos: Fort William Henry holds Veterans Day 2022 Ceremony
Fort William Henry held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on the hotel lawn Friday morning with French and Indian War reenactors firing a 21-musket salute … Read more
Fort William Henry announces big changes for historic Carriage House
Since the 70s it has been called Towers Hall with its twin towers overlooking Canada Street. Lake George Dinner Theatre began there, and the hall … Read more
Veterans Day Ceremony to be held at Fort William Henry’s Field of Flags
Fort William Henry’s Annual Field of Flags ceremony will be held this Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2022, on the hotel lawn, 48 Canada Street. The … Read more
Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance envisions area as a heritage hub
2022 was a milestone year for the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance with the Grand Opening of the Battlefield Park Visitors Center in May. Speaking … Read more
Photos: Fort William Henry commemorates Fort surrender
August 9, 1757, at noon, the French took possession of Fort William Henry. The British surrender brought an end to a six-day siege that left … Read more
Letterboxing 2022 challenge spotlights Warren County history
What was the Prospect Mountain Incline Railway? Who is William R. Waddell? Where did Henry Knox bring his men ashore for rest as they hauled … Read more
Diamond Point Community Church holds Taste of Diamond Point fundraiser
Chicken croquettes from Canoe Island Lodge, stuffed mushrooms from Lizzie Keays and the Lone Bull Pancake House’s sausage gravy on biscuits are just some of … Read more
Battlefield Park Visitor Center hours expanded to 5-days a week
Beginning July 1, 2022, the Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) will be open Fridays through Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The … Read more
Battlefield Park Alliance is participating in Path Through History Weekend
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance will be conducting guided tours of the Park’s unique history as part of New York State’s spring Path Through … Read more
Battle of Lake George soldiers honored at Memorial Day ceremony
Four colonial soldiers, we don’t know their names, are buried in Lake George’s Battlefield Park. They died Sept. 8, 1755, as part of The Bloody … Read more
Battlefield Park Visitor Center opens with ceremony
The idea to build a visitor center in Lake George’s Battlefield Park was conceived more than a century ago when New York State acquired the … Read more
Fort William Henry Museum to open for season with new augmented reality exhibit
The 18th Century will meet the 21st this summer behind the thick walls of Fort William Henry Museum. The Museum opens May 1 for its … Read more
Battlefield Park Alliance receives grant to publicize new Interpretive Center
Parks & Trails New York has awarded the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance a $2,040 matching grant to promote the Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) and … Read more
Battle of Lake George heroes remembered for blazing path to American independence
“These were farmers and craftsmen, people who joined the militia to protect their country, to protect them from Indian raids,” says Lyn Karig Hohmann. “These … Read more
Memorial Day 2021 Ceremony to honor Battle of Lake George soldiers
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance is holding a Memorial Day 2021 service at the grave of the Four Unknown Soldiers on Monday, May 31 … Read more
Reenactors gather at Fort William Henry for autumn meet and sutler fair
Autumn leaves and 18th Century military uniforms colored the Fort William Henry grounds this Saturday at the Fort’s annual Adirondack Reenactor’s Meet and Sutler Fair. … Read more
Work continues on Lake George Battlefield Park VIC
The COVID-19 pandemic has put on hold many Lake George Battlefield Park activities this summer. In May, the DEC posted “no picnicking” signs throughout the … Read more