The Lake George Historical Association has announced its 2026 historical presentations and performances series, with the first event, “Amy Godine: The Fractious History of the Adirondack Park,” scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
The lecture series explores diverse subjects to expand and deepen understanding of the region’s history. The public is welcome to attend the free events, which are held at the Old County Courthouse, 290 Canada Street, Lake George.
The first lecturer, Amy Godine, is the author of “The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier,” which tells the story of Black pioneers who migrated to the Adirondacks in the mid-19th Century, hoping to build successful farms and meet the property requirements that would allow them to vote.
Godine’s presentation will expand on the subject of “The Black Woods” to discuss the broader Black experience in the Adirondacks, including often-overlooked people whose lives and work in the Adirondacks impacted the region and whose histories were part of larger, national movements.
Other historical presentations scheduled for the 2026 season include:
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Kay Ionataie: was Olan, and Tom Sakokwenion: was Porter
“The Worldview of the Haudenosaunee” - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Glenn Underwood, author of “Discovering George Foster Peabody.”
“George Foster Peabody and Lake George” - Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle
“Songs of the American Revolution” - Friday, September 25, 2026
John Strough
“Major Robert Rogers: French and Indian War Hero”
Check the museum’s website or Facebook page for more information. The Historical Association Museum will open for the season on Saturday, May 16, with Saturday and Sunday hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
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