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.
2020 Fort & Museum Hours:
Open 9:30am - 6:00pm daily through September 7, 2020
Open 9:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday - Monday, September 8 - October 31, 2020
Ghost tours are available Friday - Sunday, September 4 - October 31. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum or by booking online.
Lake George Battlefield Park, 34 Fort George RoadLake George, NY12845
Save the date! The next fort William Henry French & Indian War Encampment is September 17 - 19, 2021. Come out for the battle reenactments, encampment, and more! Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. Event Details
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