French & Indian War Society hosts Spring Lecture Series
The French & Indian War Society is presenting a series of four Friday evening lectures throughout the month of April. The series reaches from the … Read more
History
Reenactors stage Vaudreuil’s Raid at Fort William Henry
Fort William Henry has been quiet since it closed for the season last fall, but it came alive today with war whoops and musket fire … Read more
Beer, battle and sutler’s fair coming to Fort William Henry
A spate of warm weather has softened the ice on Lake George, and the length of the lake is now a watery stretch of slush. … Read more
Wreaths Across America honors Battle of Lake George soldiers buried in Battlefield Park
An evergreen wreath, embellished with a red bow, an American flag and the flag of the U.S. Army, decorates the final resting spot of four … Read more
Battlefield protection project to map layers of Lake George history
Peel back the pavement of Lake George’s streets; lift up the hotels, restaurants, taverns, arcades, ice cream stands and gift shops, and you’ll find ground … Read more
Fort William Henry salutes military personnel, opens new exhibit on Veterans Day
A small crowd gathered on the West Lawn of the Fort William Henry Hotel yesterday morning for the Fort’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. At their feet, more … Read more
Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway
The summit of Prospect Mountain was once the site of the Prospect Mountain House. First built in 1877, the hotel was rebuilt, following a fire, … Read more
Canoe sculpture unveiled at Lake George Lakefront Walkway
It had been an attraction all summer long, a curiosity along Route 9 just north of Lake George Village. Master woodcarver Paul Stark has been … Read more
Fort William Henry reenactments mark anniversary of siege and surrender
Fort William Henry fell to French forces 260 years ago this month. For six days, fort defenders fought an artillery siege that left them short … Read more
Fort William Henry surrenders; ceremony of transfer held at noon
At noon, 260 Years ago today, Colonel George Monro delivered the gates of Fort William Henry to the Marquis de Montcalm. The surrender followed a … Read more
The Siege & Surrender of Fort William Henry
“It was a feature peculiar to the colonial wars of North America that the toils and dangers of the wilderness were to be encountered before … Read more
Lake Luzerne celebrates 225th anniversary with Heroes and History Day
It has been 225 years since the town of Lake Luzerne was formed from Queensbury lands. The town will celebrate this Saturday, July 29, with … Read more
1755 war dead remembered at the Grave of Unknown Soldiers in Lake George
“These are the guys that started it all,” said Lyn Hohmann, waving her hand toward the granite monument decorated with a wreath and fresh flowers … Read more
Fort William Henry Museum adds Family Night to its program of living history tours
Twenty-first Century kids will get a chance to step back in time and experience 18th Century life in a French and Indian war-era fort this … Read more
Work begins on Lakefront Walkway historic sculpture
June 25 update: Check out Paul’s progress at five weeks The giant white pine log arrived in Lake George late last week. … Read more
The Lake Theatre to celebrate 50 years with memory-filled gala
The year was 1968. The nation was embroiled in the Vietnam War; “Hey Jude” topped the pop charts; NASA rocketed the Apollo 8 astronauts into … Read more
New events and returning favorites come to Lake George this May
Large events, smaller community ones and local business specials will keep Lake George hopping this May. The Barbershop Harmony Convention and the Law Enforcement Officers … Read more
Art and history to merge in a life-size sculpture on the Lake George Lakefront Walkway
Master woodcarver Paul Stark will be bringing his talents to Lake George this spring to create a life-sized sculpture of a birch bark-style canoe guided … Read more