How the Queen of American Lakes came to be called George
Before Europeans arrived in the Lake George area, bringing with them trade and war, Native Americans traversed the lake in dugout and bark canoes. The … Read more
Memorial Day ceremony remembers soldiers slain in Battle of Lake George
Nearly 100 people gathered Monday morning, Memorial Day, in Lake George Battlefield Park to honor the service and sacrifice of the Four Unknown Soldiers buried … Read more
Lake George marks Memorial Day with parade and sober ceremony
Under cloudy skies, a crowd gathered in Shepard Park today to remember and honor slain members of the U.S. Military. “Comrades, this day is sacred … Read more
Americade Block Party to shut down Canada Street with 2 days of live music
The Americade Motorcycle Rally rolls into Lake George the first full week of June. For 2018, organizers have kicked up the entertainment a few notches … Read more
Lake George Memorial Day Weekend features parade, ceremony and a look to the past
The Village of Lake George has designated Memorial Day Weekend 2018, May 25 – 28, History Weekend. Scheduled events include a traditional Memorial Day parade … Read more
Lake George Chamber takes on the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail
In a hop yard with clucking guinea hens and a crowing rooster, an oversized beer stein changed hands this Wednesday, May 16. The gesture, performed … Read more
Lake George Elvis Fest to open with free show in Shepard Park
The 2018 Lake George Elvis Festival kicks off Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. with Opening Ceremonies in Shepard Park. The opening show, which is … Read more
Memorial Day ceremony to honor unknown soldiers buried in Lake George Battlefield Park
On a hill overlooking Lake George, the final resting place of four men killed in a September 1755 ambush along present-day State Route 9 is … Read more
Charlie Daniels Band is coming to Lake George
The legendary Charlie Daniels will be rosining up his bow at the Lake George Festival Commons this summer. Improv records, the folks who brought Marshall … Read more
100+ baskets are up for auction at Ben Osborn Memorial Fund event
Donated baskets and prizes much too big for baskets will fill two ballrooms of the Queensbury Hotel in Downtown Glens Falls this Friday, May 11, … Read more
10th Annual Lake George Community Garage Sale map
Lace up you bargain-hunting sneakers. The Lake George Community Garage Sale is this weekend, Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. Sales will be open … Read more
Where to find Mother’s Day brunches in Lake George
Click here for Mother’s Day 2019 Mother’s Day is May 13. Several Lake George restaurants are honoring moms with specially created brunch menus. Here is … Read more
Lake George military history is mapped in 1,000-page report
It was a simple request, says Matt Kirk of Hartgen Archeological Associates, “All we want you to do is map every military site in Lake … Read more
Barbershop Harmony returning to Lake George
Four-part harmony will take the stage at the Lake George Jr/Sr High School Auditorium May 4 – 6 as the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Northeastern District … Read more
Benjamin Franklin is coming to Lake George
A 72-year-old Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Paul Stillman of Historically Speaking, will present the final lecture of The French & Indian War Society’s Spring Lecture … Read more
Mega walk for diabetes research to be held at the Great Escape on opening day
The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom is now home base for the JDRF, previously the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, fundraiser walk, the organization’s premier fundraising … Read more
Thomas Jefferson cures his migraines with a trip to Lake George
“Lake George is without comparison the most beautiful water I ever saw…” If you’ve spent any amount of time in Lake George, you have seen … Read more
Adirondack Winery to celebrate 10-year anniversary with weekend of events
Ten years ago this month, Sasha and Michael Pardy opened a winery on Canada Street. It was a unique endeavor, wine production sandwiched between souvenir … Read more