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Historic Lake George, NY draws thousands to its geology, French and Indian Wars, Revolutionary War sites, and, past and current visiting modern writers and artists such as Georgia O'Keefe, Alfred Steiglitz, Edward Steichen, sculptor David Smith and others. Starting in Albany, NY through Saratoga Springs to Glens Falls and then Lake George, American history becomes very clear, patriotic and spiritual. Historic sites abound at nearly every turn above and below the waters of Lake George. SCUBA divers explore Bateau boats below the water's surface. Lake George Village's Battlefield Park, at the south end, is the site of Fort William Henry, outposts, battlefields, medical hospitals, relics and over grown stone protective structures. One can feel the cover the water reeds in the surrounding wetlands would have provided, or the daunt of winter's penetrating cold. At the north end of the lake you'll find Fort Ticonderoga and The King's Garden, a slowly restored stone fort with a complete and fantastic collection of Revolutionary War artifacts, paintings, weapons, and authentic clothing. At the south end, Lake George Village, you'll find Fort William Henry, site of Last of the Mohicans. Fort William Henry offers daily tours and weapons demonstrations. Enjoy Lake George history, its outdoor activities, museums and historic sites above and below it's tranquil waters. South of Lake George, Glens Falls, NY you'll find The Chapman Historical Society and the Hyde Collection Museum, a collection of family art from Rembrandt to Picasso. Futher south to Saratoga, NY, you'll discover Saratoga Battlefield, General Grant's cabin, and other great American historic sites. After your enchantment and wonder over American history, retrun to your Lake George hotel,resort or motel, relax, maybe kayak, and then visit Lake George Village for a great family meal and time out on the town, or take a ride on the Lake George Trolley!
Historic Lake George, NY draws thousands to its geology, French and Indian Wars, Revolutionary War sites, and, past and current visiting modern writers and artists such as Georgia O'Keefe, Alfred Steiglitz, Edward Steichen, sculptor David Smith and others. Starting in Albany, NY through Saratoga Springs to Glens Falls and then Lake George, American history becomes very clear, patriotic and spiritual. Historic sites abound at nearly every turn above and below the waters of Lake George. SCUBA divers explore Bateau boats below the water's surface. Lake George Village's Battlefield Park, at the south end, is the site of Fort William Henry, outposts, battlefields, medical hospitals, relics and over grown stone protective structures. One can feel the cover the water reeds in the surrounding wetlands would have provided, or the daunt of winter's penetrating cold. At the north end of the lake you'll find Fort Ticonderoga and The King's Garden, a slowly restored stone fort with a complete and fantastic collection of Revolutionary War artifacts, paintings, weapons, and authentic clothing. At the south end, Lake George Village, you'll find Fort William Henry, site of Last of the Mohicans. Fort William Henry offers daily tours and weapons demonstrations. Enjoy Lake George history, its outdoor activities, museums and historic sites above and below it's tranquil waters. South of Lake George, Glens Falls, NY you'll find The Chapman Historical Society and the Hyde Collection Museum, a collection of family art from Rembrandt to Picasso. Futher south to Saratoga, NY, you'll discover Saratoga Battlefield, General Grant's cabin, and other great American historic sites. After your enchantment and wonder over American history, retrun to your Lake George hotel,resort or motel, relax, maybe kayak, and then visit Lake George Village for a great family meal and time out on the town, or take a ride on the Lake George Trolley!
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Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration Commanded southern Lake George from November 1755 to August 1757, during the French & Indian War. Guided tours explain period weapons & warfare, including the live firing of musket, cannon, & musket ball molding. Each tour, children join the King's Army. "Soldiers" are given a uniform, musket and drill with the guide. Participants receive a certificate & coin as payment. Native American demonstrations of leather & bead crafts allow children to make their own and take home. 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY (518) 668-5471 More Information Website & E-mail: www.FortWilliamHenry.com |
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Thomas Jefferson's 1700's account of his visit to Lake George stands true to this very day: "Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw: formed by a contour of mountains into a basin thirty-five miles long and two to four miles broad, finely interspersed with islands, its water limpid as crystal and the mountainsides covered with rich groves of silver fir, white pine, aspen and paper birch down to the water, here and there percipices of rock to checker the scene and save it from monotony. An abundance of speckled trout, salmon trout, bass, and other fish with which it is stored, have added to our other amusements of the sport of taking them" -Thomas Jefferson |
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Lake George Area Museums
*Lake George Historical Association Museum & Bookstore
The Old Warren County Court House
290 Canada Street
Lake George Village, NY 12845
(518) 668-5044
*National Register of Historic Places
Bolton Historical Society Museum
4924 Main Street
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
(518) 644-9960
Fort William Henry Museum
48 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 946-6648
Warren County Histoical Society
195 Sunnyside Road
Queensbury, NY 12804-7762
(518) 743-0734
Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum
4800 Lake Shore Drive, Route 9N
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
(518) 644-2431
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY
(518) 792-1761
www.HydeCollection.org
Chapman Historical Museum
348 Glen Street
Glens Falls, NY
(518) 793-2826
Museum of Local History
"Operated for the Town of Warrensburg"
47 Main Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
(518) 623-2928
http://www.whs12885.org
North Creek Depot Museum
5 railroad Place
North Creek, NY
(518) 251-5842
The National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway
saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-2225
www.DanceMuseum.org
Fort Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
Adirondack Museum
Blue Mountain Lake, NY
*Lake George Historical Association Museum & Bookstore
The Old Warren County Court House
290 Canada Street
Lake George Village, NY 12845
(518) 668-5044
*National Register of Historic Places
Bolton Historical Society Museum
4924 Main Street
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
(518) 644-9960
Fort William Henry Museum
48 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 946-6648
Warren County Histoical Society
195 Sunnyside Road
Queensbury, NY 12804-7762
(518) 743-0734
Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum
4800 Lake Shore Drive, Route 9N
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
(518) 644-2431
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY
(518) 792-1761
www.HydeCollection.org
Chapman Historical Museum
348 Glen Street
Glens Falls, NY
(518) 793-2826
Museum of Local History
"Operated for the Town of Warrensburg"
47 Main Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
(518) 623-2928
http://www.whs12885.org
North Creek Depot Museum
5 railroad Place
North Creek, NY
(518) 251-5842
The National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway
saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-2225
www.DanceMuseum.org
Fort Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
Adirondack Museum
Blue Mountain Lake, NY