Carlton's Raid Archives - The Lake George Examiner

Carlton Raid marker unveiled; Benedict Arnold, Henry Knox programs planned

October 10, 2023

Two men applauding next to a historical marker after unveiling

There’s a new Historical Marker in Lake George’s Battlefield Park. The sign commemorates the capture and burning of Fort George by Major Carleton’s forces on … Read more

Carlton’s Raid of 1780 remembered: Historical marker to be unveiled in Battlefield Park

October 2, 2023

Historical Marker INSCRIPTION FORT GEORGE CAPTURED BY MAJOR CARLETON AND BRITISH FORCES AFTER BRIEF SKIRMISH ON OCTOBER 11, 1780. FORT BURNED NEARBY & AMERICAN SOLDIERS TAKEN PRISONER. WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2023

It’s called “The Great Burning.” October 8-11, 1780, during the fight for American independence, British Major Christopher Carleton led 1,000 British soldiers, Native allies and … Read more