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48 Canada Street Lake George, NY 12845 |
  • Four re-enactors, three dressed in red British uniforms and one dressed as a Native American
  • Aerial view of Fort William Henry Museum
  • Aerial view of Fort William Henry Museum
  • Six costumed re-enactors firing muskets
  • Costumed re-enactors holding muskets and one holding the British flag
  • Museum exhibits featuring French & Indian War-era artifacts
  • Cannons in the Fort William Henry courtyard
  • A trio of costumed re-enactors firing a cannon
  • A costumed re-enactor firing a musket
  • Two costumed re-enactors at Fort William Henry with American and British flags flying in the background
  • Fife and drum
  • The Sutler Shop - visit anytime no admission required to shop
  • Replica Guns at the Sutler shop
  • View of Lake George from Fort William Henry with a cannon in the foreground
  • View from behind of costumed re-enactors with bedrolls on their backs
  • Reenactors
  • Fort Interior
  • Musket Shooting
  • Cannon Firing
  • Exhibit
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Overview

The Fort is open May to October, Sitting atop a small rise, Fort William Henry commanded the southern end of Lake George November 1755 to August 1757 during the French & Indian War. Guided tours are conducted every hour on the hour .

The museum contains many artifacts discovered during archeological digs at the site and search of the lake near the fort. At the end of each tour, children are asked if they wish to Join the Kings Army as a soldier. Soldiers will be given a uniform, musket and a chance to drill with the soldiers. After firing the musket, they will be given a certificate signing them up as soldiers and a coin for payment. 

Upcoming Events

Sep
13
Fri
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Fort William Henry Museum,  48 Canada Street  Lake George,  NY  12845

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