The Last of the Mohicans Immersive Movie Experience
August 22, 2026
Showing Dates: Aug 22 & Sep 25
The Last of the Mohicans
August 21, 2026
Showing Dates: Aug 21, Aug 22 & Sep 25
August Tri-County Community Days
August 16, 2026 - August 17, 2026
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive 50% off Living History admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Sutler Shoppe Book Talk – Marie Williams
August 9, 2026
Join independent historian and author Marie Williams for a special presentation celebrating the release of her third book with Arcadia Publishing, The French and Indian War in the Adirondacks.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Colonial Powder Horns: A Primer, Rare FWH Museum Powder Horns, and How to Sketch Them
August 8, 2026
Explore the artistry and history of 18th-century powder horns in this hands-on workshop featuring rare folk art, historic engravings, and Fort William Henry’s fascinating collection of military artifacts.
Sutler Shoppe Book Talk with Noah Chirnomas
August 5, 2026
Join author Noah Chirnomas for a special Sutler Shoppe Book Talk exploring the history and mysteries of Lake George’s islands.
Siege Week
August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Experience the dramatic story of the Siege of Fort William Henry through living history demonstrations, military activities, tabletop wargaming, and special commemorative events. Discover the people, strategies, and historic moments that shaped one of the most significant battles of the French and Indian War.
The Last of the Mohicans Immersive Movie Experience
July 24, 2026
Showing Dates: July 24, Aug 22 & Sep 25
July Tri-County Community Days
July 19, 2026 - July 20, 2026
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive 50% off Living History admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Garrison & Naval Gun Carriages, A Primer & Inventory of Replica Artillery Carriages
July 18, 2026
Step into the world of 18th-century artillery with a hands-on workshop led by a professional archaeologist at Fort William Henry.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 3, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day with us and enjoy a special reading of the Declaration of Independence.
2nd & 4th of July Celebration
July 2, 2026 - July 4, 2026
July 2nd – 7:00 PM Start, 9:30 PM Fireworks, 10:30 PM end
July 4th – 7:00 PM Start, 9:30 PM Fireworks, 11:00 PM end – Stay with us for more fun and avoid the traffic!
Warships of the French & Indian War: Naval Preludes to the American Revolution
June 25, 2026
Dive into the fascinating world of 18th-century naval warfare with archaeologist Joseph W. Zarzynski.
June Tri-County Community Days
June 21, 2026 - June 22, 2026
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive 50% off Living History admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Fathers Day
June 21, 2026
All fathers receive 50% off admission for the day!
Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
11:00 AM Ceremony | Join us for a special Memorial Day Ceremony at Battlefield Park, where we will pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
The Last of the Mohicans Immersive Movie Experience
May 23, 2026
Showing Dates: May 23, July 24, Aug 22 & Sep 25
Repose of the Fallen
May 22, 2026
Join the community in honoring the lives and sacrifices of early American soldiers.
May Tri-County Community Days
May 17, 2026 - May 18, 2026
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive 50% off Living History admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Mother’s Day Weekend
May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
May 9 & 10 all moms receive free admission all weekend long!
Homeschool Days
April 16, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Frontier Food Tasting & Talk
March 21, 2026
A Frontier Food & Beverage Experience
3PM | Fort William Henry Conference Center, Village Blacksmith & Albany Room
Battles & Beverages
March 21, 2026
Sutler Fair (in the Fort): 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Battle Reenactments: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Frontier Food Tasting & Talk: 3:00 PM
Phantoms & Fireworks – Lake George Winter Carnival
January 31, 2026 - March 7, 2026
Saturday Nights in February
Tour Times 6PM & 7PM
Fire & Ice Bar
January 23, 2026 - January 24, 2026
January 2026
Fri 1/23 & Sat 1/24 Fri 1/30 & Sat 1/31
Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery
December 12, 2025
Special Lodging Offer at the Fort William Henry Hotel
Phantoms, Fireworks and Lite Up The Village Parade Viewing!
November 29, 2025
CANCELLED
Field of Flags Display
November 4, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Join Fort William Henry in honoring our nation’s heroes during our annual Veterans’ Day Commemoration. Walk through the powerful Field of Flags, featuring over 10,000 flags honoring nominated veterans. Then gather on the hotel lawn at 10:30 AM for a moving Wreath Laying Ceremony, complete with a musket volley by reenactors for a heartfelt tribute...
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Homeschool Students Week
October 28, 2025 - October 30, 2025
All homeschool students receive FREE admission during Homeschool Week! All homeschool students receive FREE admission during Homeschool Week! Parents, guardians and friends can join the adventure too at regular admission rates, making it the perfect educational field trip for the whole family.Schedule:• 10:00 AM – History Presentation• 10:30 AM – Musket Demonstration• 10:45 – Cannon...
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Tri-County Community Days
October 18, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Wilderness Survival & Traditional Fire Skills Workshop
October 13, 2025
Location: Fort William Henry Front Lawn Join instructor Melanie for a hands-on workshop in Wilderness Survival and Traditional Fire Skills! Learn age-old techniques for building and maintaining fire the traditional way, no modern tools required.
Scout Weekend
October 11, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Calling all Scouts! Join us for Scout Weekend at Fort William Henry! Any child who is a member of a scouting organization in uniform will receive FREE admission to the Fort William Henry Museum.
Floating Gun Batteries Through the Ages
October 4, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM Instructor: Joseph W. Zarzynski, RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) Floating gun batteries were robust vessels equipped with heavy ordnance, designed to bombard enemy cities or military positions and support amphibious assaults. One of the earliest floating gun batteries was constructed by Spain in the mid-16th century to attack an Ottoman...
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270th Anniversary Battle of Lake George Reenactment & Encampment
September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Step back in time as Fort William Henry commemorates the 270th anniversary of the Battle of Lake George with an immersive weekend of living history. Experience the sights, sounds, and strategies of 1755 as British, Provincial, French, Canadian, and Native forces take the field in dramatic battle reenactments. This pivotal battle, the only British victory...
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The Last of the Mohicans – Immersive Movie
September 19, 2025
Step into a world of adventure and excitement. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we present the Last of the Mohicans IMMERSIVE Movie! Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM, movie starts at approximately 7:15 PM Location: Fort William Henry Parade Ground (open-air event) Experience the thrill of live musket and cannon fire as our skilled guides...
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Defense in Depth: Sir William Johnson and the Security of the Northern Frontier
September 18, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Fort William Henry Conference Center – 46 Canada Street, Lake George, NY Join us at the Fort William Henry Conference Center for an engaging presentation by guest speaker Scott Haefner. This talk will explore how Sir William Johnson shaped the defense strategies that secured the Northern Frontier during a time of great...
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Sutler Shoppe Book Talk
September 14, 2025
Date: Sunday, September 14thTime: 2:00PM – 4:00PMLocation: Fort William Henry – Sutler Shoppe at 46 Canada Street, Lake George, NY Join us for a special book signing and meet & greet with author Marie Williams, featuring her compelling titles Loyalists in the Adirondacks and The Revolutionary War in the Adirondacks: Raids in the Wilderness. Marie...
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Tri-County Community Days
September 13, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Ancient Stone Anchors and Making a Killock Anchor
September 13, 2025
CANCELLED Time: 10 AM – 1 PM Instructor: Joseph W. Zarzynski, RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) In the 1950s, early underwater archaeologist Honor Frost began studying stone anchors in the Mediterranean, developing a typology of various stone anchor types, including hybrid anchors made of sedimentary rocks and wood. This workshop will start with a presentation on...
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SPECIAL SHOWING – Phantoms & Fireworks
August 30, 2025
Phantoms & Fireworks isn’t just for Thursdays this week… the sky is lighting up TONIGHT, so we’re hosting with a special bonus show! Join us at Fort William Henry for an evening of ghostly tales, haunted history, and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake George. Don’t miss this one-night-only Saturday edition! Tickets available at the...
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Grim Reaper Paranormal Investigation
August 23, 2025
Grim Reaper Paranormal returns to Fort William Henry on Saturday, August 23, 2025! Join special guests, including a gifted psychic medium and the Fort’s Haunted History Tour Guides, for a 90-minute immersive experience into the supernatural. Investigations will take place at 6:30 PM, 8:15 PM, and 9:45 PM, offering participants the chance to explore haunted...
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The Last of the Mohicans – Immersive Movie
August 22, 2025
SOLD OUT Step into a world of adventure and excitement. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we present the Last of the Mohicans IMMERSIVE Movie! Time: Doors open at 7:15 PM, movie starts at approximately 8:15 PM Location: Fort William Henry Parade Ground (open-air event) Experience the thrill of live musket and cannon fire...
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Tri-County Community Days
August 16, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Surrender Day at Fort William Henry
August 9, 2025
Time: 12 PM Location: Lakeside Lawn at Fort William Henry Join us as we gather to commemorate the historic Surrender of Fort William Henry. After enduring a siege by French forces that began on August 3rd, General Munro and the British were compelled to surrender the Fort on August 9th, 1757. A reading of the terms of...
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Fort William Henry Tabletop Gaming Experience
August 9, 2025
Time: 11AM – 3:00PM Location: Sutler Shoppe at Fort William Henry Step into the past and take command during our Tabletop Reenactment of the Siege of Fort William Henry, happening on the very day we commemorate the fort’s historic capitulation to French forces. In this immersive and educational experience, you’ll command miniature armies representing the...
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Sutler Shoppe Book Talk
August 8, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Fort William Henry – Sutler Shoppe at 46 Canada Street, Lake George, NY Join us Friday, August 8th for a special appearance by children’s author Tamara Jacobi, featuring her beautifully illustrated book Lake George Journey. Tamara will be signing books and reading select passages throughout the event. Perfect for...
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Wild Foods with Melanie Sawyer
July 25, 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 5:00PM Get ready for a wild experience, LITERALLY! Join wilderness guide and foraging expert Melanie Sawyer for a full-day, hands-on exhibit all about the edible plants and medicinal herbs of the 1700s. Perfect for all ages, this immersive and sensory-friendly exhibit features unique textures, historical insights, and the beautiful smells of the...
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The Last of the Mohicans – Immersive Movie
July 25, 2025
UPDATE: SOLD OUT! THE WEATHER IS GOOD AND THE MOVIE IS ON FOR TONIGHT! Step into a world of adventure and excitement. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we present the Last of the Mohicans IMMERSIVE Movie! Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM, movie starts at approximately 8:45 PM Location: Fort William Henry Parade Ground (open-air...
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Tri-County Community Days
July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Grim Reaper Paranormal Investigation
July 12, 2025
Two Tours: 7:30 PM & 9:00 PMDuration: 90 minutesLocation: Fort William Henry, Lake George, NY Join Grim Reaper Paranormal, a gifted Psychic Medium, and Fort William Henry’s own Haunted History Ghost Tour Guides for an eerie evening you’ll remember for the rest of your natural life. Using both cutting-edge technology and traditional ghost-hunting methods, you’ll...
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Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Time: 1 PM on July 4th, 5th, and 6th Location: Fort William Henry Entrance 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.
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2025
Join us on July 4th for an unforgettable evening of history, fun, and fireworks! Thursday, July 4th, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Experience a unique blend of live entertainment, historic demonstrations, and a private front-row seat to Lake George’s spectacular fireworks display — all from the grounds of the Fort William Henry Museum....
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Sutler Shoppe Book Talk
June 28, 2025
Time: 2 PM (1:30 & 2:30 Book Signings) Location: Fort William Henry – Sutler Shoppe at 46 Canada Street Lake George NY Join historian authors Joseph Zarzynski and Dr. Russell P. Bellico for an engaging 30-minute presentation exploring fascinating stories from our region’s past. • Dr. Bellico will present “Highlights of the French & Indian...
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Tri-County Community Days
June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Fathers Day Weekend
June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend at Fort William Henry! From June 13–15, all dads receive free admission to Living History Tours and Haunted History Ghost Tours. Experience live musket and cannon fire, explore interactive exhibits, and dive into chilling tales of the past. Make unforgettable memories at a place where history truly comes to life!
Lake George Music Festival Rehearsals
June 10, 2025 - June 13, 2025
Location: Fort William Henry Parade Ground Day & Times: June 10 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM June 11 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:30 – 2:30 PM June 13 | 11:45 AM–1:00 PM Experience the creative process up close at Fort William Henry during the Lake George Music Festival! We’re excited to host open rehearsals inside...
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Tri-County Community Days
May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
Colonial Blockhouses: Recording Replica Fort William Henry’s Blockhouse
May 17, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM Instructor: Joseph W. Zarzynski, RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) Colonial blockhouses were small, often two-story fortifications strategically located and primarily constructed from wood. These structures featured loopholes for firing muskets and sometimes included swivel guns. Their origins trace back to ancient Greece. This class will explore the history and design...
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The Last of the Mohicans – Immersive Movie
May 16, 2025
TONIGHT, step into a world of adventure and excitement. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we present the Last of the Mohicans IMMERSIVE Movie Experience! Time: Doors open at 7:15 PM, movie starts at approximately 8:15 PM Location: Fort William Henry parade ground (open-air event) Experience the thrill of live musket and cannon fire...
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Vauban-Style Forts: Fort William Henry and Other North American Fortresses
May 10, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM Instructor: Joseph W. Zarzynski, RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) & Mark Bessen, Lieutenant Colonel USA (Ret) Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633–1707) was a renowned French military engineer, whose fortification designs were influential for over a century. Fort William Henry (1755–1757) exemplifies Vauban-style construction. This workshop will explore Vauban’s military...
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Mother’s Day Weekend Special
May 9, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Celebrate the start of the season with us! All mothers will receive free admission to Fort William Henry and our Haunted History Ghost Tours all weekend. Treat the amazing moms in your life to a day of history, adventure, and a little haunted fun!
Tri-County Community Days
April 18, 2025 - April 19, 2025
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. *Closed Easter Sunday
‘Battle for Blood’ Blood Drive
March 28, 2025
Join us at the Fort William Henry Conference Center on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, for a unique opportunity to make history while making a difference! In partnership with the Red Cross, the Battle for Blood blood drive lets donors save lives while experiencing history, with historic reenactors on-site to...
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Battles & Beverages
March 22, 2025
In honor of the 270th anniversary of the construction of Fort William Henry, and the 268th anniversary of the March 1757 attack on Fort Willim Henry, the French and Indian War Society and the Fort William Henry Corporation, in cooperation with the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, present Battles & Beverages! Experience the excitement of...
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Colonial Dinner
March 21, 2025
Step Back in Time for a Historic Culinary Experience Join us for a Colonial Dinner hosted by the Warren County Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Enjoy an immersive dining experience featuring a multi-course menu inspired by 18th-century cuisine, served in the historic ambiance of Fort William Henry’s Carriage House. Members of the Fort...
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Phantoms and Fireworks Special
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Saturday Nights during Lake George Winter Carnival Experience the chills of a spine-tingling guided tour through the haunted corners of Fort William Henry and cap off the night with a breathtaking fireworks display over the historic North Wall!
History & Holidays
November 30, 2024 - March 2, 2025
This holiday season, join in 18th century wintery fun with History & Holidays. A family-friendly event brimming with festive activities, guided military historical tours, interactive games, make & take crafts, seasonal treats, and holiday shopping. From November 30 through March 2, guests may enjoy a unique blend of historical fun, food, and winter festivities. Tickets:...
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Field of Flags
November 4, 2024 - November 11, 2024
Veterans’ Day Commemoration with Wreath laying amongst a field of flags, each of which represents a veteran, local or otherwise, nominated for the honor by visitors to the Fort William Henry Museum and/or website. Veterans’ Day Wreath Laying Ceremony: November 11, 2024, 10:30am, Front Lawn
The Siege of Fort William Henry: Friends; Foes; and Danger in the Wilderness.
November 2, 2024
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 The program will take place at 2:00 pm, featuring an all-star panel of experts, including Society member Jack McEneny, who will provide diverse perspectives on the historic siege. This panel is a veritable who’s who of specialists on Lake George during that...
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Understanding the National Register of Historic Places and a Primer on Writing a National Register Nomination
October 26, 2024
The National Register of Historic Places (aka NR) lists over 96,000 properties in the USA. The program was created by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The class will examine the NR and review the process of preparing NR nominations for structures, floating vessels, shipwrecks, wharves, and other properties. Sponsored by the French &...
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Community Appreciation Days October
October 19, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Residents of Warren, Washington, Saratoga Counties – FREE Admission with Proof of Residency AND to provide email address upon arrival.
Community Appreciation Days September
September 21, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Residents of Warren, Washington, Saratoga Counties – FREE Admission with Proof of Residency AND to provide email address upon arrival.
French & Indian War Reenactment and Encampment
September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024
This year’s three-day Reenactment and Encampment hosted by the Fort Edward Garrison in cooperation with Fort William Henry and the French and Indian War Society. The event alternates location between Fort Edward/Roger’s Island and the Lake George Battlefield Park. This year’s event takes place at Rogers Island in Fort Edward. Visit rogersisland.org for more information.
Len Travers: “Our Fortune Depends on Intelligence: Scouting the Lake George No-man’s Land, 1756,”
September 19, 2024
Date: September 19, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Fort William Henry Conference Center Cost: Free Professor Len Travers will discuss the importance of activity across Lake George region during the year following the construction of Fort William Henry. Between Braddock’s disaster in 1755 and the siege and massacre at Fort William Henry in 1757, the year 1756 is often...
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Basics of Wooden Ship Hull Construction
September 14, 2024
Instructors: Joseph W. Zarzynski (Maritime Archaeologist) and Bob Baker (Antique Tool Specialist) The dugout canoe is the oldest type of watercraft, dating to over 8,000 years ago. Eventually vessels were fashioned of cut and sawed planks. The workshop will review the history of early watercraft, but the focus will be on wooden ship hull construction...
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Movie Under the Stars
September 1, 2024
Get ready for Fort William Henry’s screening of National Lampoon’s VACATION and see The Lake George Family Truckster! Date: Sunday September 1, 2024 Time: Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at approximately 8:15pm Location: Fort William Henry Parade Ground (open-air event) Remember to bring your own camp chairs and get comfortable under the open sky....
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