One man’s quest to find the Battle of Lake George battle lines
What does the statue of Father Isaac Jogues, the Tiki Resort parking lot and campsite 64 in the Lake George Battleground Campground all have in … Read more
History
Philip Schuyler Program draws standing-room-only crowd
He was a British officer during the French and Indian War, a Continental Army General during the American Revolution, a confidant of George Washington, and … Read more
French and Indian War Reenactors meet for Vaudreuil’s Raid
Musket fire and cries of “Vive la France” echoed off the Lake George ice this Saturday, March 25, as French and Indian War reenactors recreated … Read more
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
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