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Fort William Henry Historic Fortress & Museum

Where history comes alive!
48 Canada Street Lake George, NY 12845 | fwhmuseum.com
aerial view of FWH Fort William Henry sits atop a small rise at the southern end of Lake George.
Reenactors Come experience life in a British fort at this Lake George historic site and museum!
Musket Shooting See musket shootings, cannon firings, and much more.
Cannon Firing From special events and ceremonies to reenactments, there's always something exciting going on.
reenactment Epic reenactments will take you back to the 18th century.
kids in period costumes This is the place to go in Lake George for family fun and field trips!
museum exhibit Museum exhibits include artifacts and exhibits depicting Lake George's role in the French & Indian War.
Fort Interior The museum is open for special events, tours, and more.
sign that says ghost tours If you're brave enough, there are Haunted History tours in addition to regular guided tours!
grave On the grounds as well as inside you'll find historical markers and remnants from the past.
The Sutler Shop Make sure to stop by the gift shop to get a souvenir!
FWH entrance Visit their website to learn more and plan a visit today!

Overview

Sitting atop a small rise, Fort William Henry commanded the southern end of Lake George from November 1755 to August 1757 during the French & Indian War. Experience life in a British fort at this Lake George historic site and museum!

Step Back in Time at the Fort William Henry Museum

Watch a live cannon firing, play 18th century games, and join the King's Army at the Fort William Henry Museum! This Lake George historic site and museum always has exciting events, reenactments, and tours going on, including Guided Fort Tours, Haunted History Tours, and more. You and your group will have a fun time speaking with British Regulars, Provincial Troops, and Rangers to learn more about this exciting period in Colonial America.

There are a variety of exhibits to discover throughout the museum, which highlight the Fort and the French & Indian War. After your history adventure, be sure to stop by the Sutler Shoppe for Fort William Henry and Lake George souvenirs, books, toys, candy, high quality replica muskets and cannons, clothing, and other gifts. The gift shop is located inside the fort but is open to the entire public, no admission required.

This is the place to go for family fun, field trips, and much more. Come and explore the sights and sounds of the French & Indian War! Fort William Henry is open year round, with winter military demonstrations and tours starting in late January.

Visit their website to learn more!

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