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 History & Holidays through late March.
Fort William Henry Museum,
48 Canada StLake George,
NY12845
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receives FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
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2:00 PM
at
Fort William Henry Museum’s Sutler Shoppe,
48 Canada StLake George,
NY12845
Join historian authors Joseph Zarzynski and Dr. Russell P. Bellico for an engaging 30-minute presentation exploring fascinating stories from our region's past.
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1:00 PM
at
Fort William Henry Entrance,
46 Canada StLake George,
NY12845
Celebrate Independence Day with us at Fort William Henry and enjoy a special reading of the Declaration of Independence. Let us honor our history and freedom together.
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7:00 PM
to 10:30 PM
at
Fort William Henry,
46 Canada StreetLake George,
NY12845
Experience a unique blend of live entertainment, historic demonstrations, and a private front-row seat to Lake George's spectacular fireworks display.
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Fort William Henry,
46 Canada StreetLake George,
NY12845
History comes alive at Fort William Henry.
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