September 15 & 16, 2026
Museum Open: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fort William Henry Museum
46 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
Step back in time during Homeschool History Days at Fort William Henry Museum and experience history brought to life through immersive exhibits, live demonstrations, and engaging storytelling.
Designed for homeschool students and their families, this hands-on educational experience offers students the opportunity to interact with knowledgeable, uniformed guides while exploring what life was like in the 18th century. Witness live musket and cannon demonstrations, learn about historic surgery and gardening, try a make-and-take craft, and even experience a King’s Army recruitment.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM | History Presentation
10:30 AM | Musket Demonstration
10:45 AM | Cannon Demonstration
11:10 AM | Surgery Talk
11:30 AM | Gardening Talk
12:00 PM | Self-Guided Exploration of the Museum
12:30 PM | BYO Brown Bag Lunch & Q&A with Guides and Staff
1:00 PM | Make & Take Crafts
1:30 PM | King’s Army Recruitment
2:00–5:00 PM | Photos, Exploration & Fun on Your Own
Admission
Homeschool Students: $10
Parents & Guardians: Free
Come ready to explore, learn, and experience history firsthand at Fort William Henry!