May 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM Ceremony
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The Bicentennial of The Last of the Mohicans (1826β2026)
America 250 (Semiquincentennial)
270 Years Since the Fort William Henry Campaign
18th Century Living History Encampment
Few places are more closely tied to James Fenimore Cooperβs legendary novel than the shores of Lake George and Fort William Henry itself. Join us for a weekend exploring the storyβs lasting legacy through living history, immersive film, and remembrance.
ππ’π―π’π§π ππ’π¬ππ¨π«π² ππ§πππ¦π©π¦ππ§π with Captain Thomas Terry’s Company of New York Provincials – Beginning Friday May 22 through the morning of Sunday May 24 – Provincial soldiers and camp followers will bring a bit of the 18th century to life around the fort.
Bicentennial Immersive Screening of ππ‘π πππ¬π π¨π ππ‘π ππ¨π‘π’πππ§π¬ On Saturday night, experience the acclaimed 1992 film adaptation in a way you wonβt find anywhere else.
As the story unfolds on screen, Fort William Henry comes alive around you with:
live reenactors moving through the audience
musket and cannon fire synchronized to the film
an atmosphere that places visitors directly inside the world Cooper imagined 200 years ago
Before the screening, guests can explore the real history behind the novel and learn how the siege of Fort William Henry inspired one of the most influential works in American literature.
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Join us Monday (5/25) at 11:00 AM as we honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
At 3:00 PM, immediately following our cannon firing demonstration, we will observe a one-minute moment of silence as part of the National Moment of Remembrance.