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
History
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
Crown forces defend Fort William Henry from French attack
In 1757, the British Colonies of New England had an entrenched population of nearly 1.5 million. New France wrapped around the British colonies to the … Read more
The history of Shepard Park is of a community coming together to make it happen
At the 2016 Lite up the Village celebration in Shepard Park, Mayor Robert Blais announced the launch of a fundraising campaign to pay for improvements … Read more
Prospect Mountain Parkway toll to be waived to honor veterans
The Veterans Memorial Parkway, which winds up Prospect Mountain in Lake George, has traditionally closed after Columbus Day. Yesterday, New York State DEC announced the … Read more
Warrensburg remembers 9/11 heroes with ceremony
Members of the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company, neighboring fire companies, veteran groups and town residents gathered yesterday evening at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Bandstand for … Read more
Battlefield Park: Room to run in Lake George
Bloody Colonial-era battles have been replaced by children playing soccer; all that remains of the smallpox hospital is a historical marker. The grounds at the … Read more
Heritage festival and county fair a mix of old and new
The 140th Warren County Youth Fair had a 19th-century atmosphere added this year. Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Youth Fair sponsor, joined with the Warren County … Read more
Adirondack road trip: Explore the museum at Blue Mountain Lake
A day at the Adirondack Museum is a definite bucket list item for those enamored of the mountains, lakes and forests of New York’s Adirondack … Read more
Crossroads of the French and Indian War: Reenactment at Bolton Landing
It is 1757 and the Marquis de Montcalm’s forces are pressing down Lac du Saint Sacrament, advancing in a campaign to take Fort William Henry. … Read more
From County Down to Chestertown: John Butler Yeats’ unlikely grave
A traveler heading north of Warrensburg along state Route 9 might, when passing the Chestertown Rural Cemetery, glimpse the fluttering of an Irish flag among … Read more