Battlefield Park Alliance Extends Visitor Center Season

The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance is marching through its second season of operating the park’s highly acclaimed Visitor Center by extending the Center’s season through the end of October, while also encouraging the public to keep exploring the site’s natural beauty and unique place in American history.

“September and October are spectacular months to trek around our battlefield,” noted Bruce M. Venter, Alliance Trustee and author of “The Battle of Hubbardton” and other acclaimed books on early American military conflicts. “The heat of summer has receded, and a crisp autumn day is a good time to get out for a walk… Folks will also be able to see the Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center’s new additions, including the 1758 Abercrombie campaign diorama. Then, they can hike through the battlefield and view the remains of Fort George and other remnants of the French & Indian War and the American Revolution – making it a great time to enjoy the colors of the season and learn about America’s history.”

Beginning this weekend and continuing through October 29th, the Battlefield Park Visitor Center will be open Friday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Battlefield Park Alliance will also continue to host free guided tours of the site each Saturday in September and October, beginning at 11:00 AM.

Additional special programs being sponsored by the Alliance in the coming weeks include:

• Thursday, September 21st, 7:00 PM, at the Fort William Henry Conference Center: “The Battle of Lake George: Clash of Empires, 1755“, a presentation by historian John-Eric Nelson, co-sponsored by the French & Indian War Society at Lake George.

• Sunday, October 8th, 1:00 PM, at the Lake George Battlefield Park: the dedication of a new historical marker describing Carleton’s Raid in 1780, with a tour led by AllianceTrustee Pat Niles of places in the park associated with the raid.

For more information, please Visit lakegeorgebattlefield.org