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Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family Donates $25k for the Hyde Collection’s Educational Programs

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Image (left to right): Katelyn Foley, Curator of Education and Engagement, The Hyde Collection, John Lefner, Chief Executive Officer, The Hyde Collection, Kate Nelson, PR Specialist, Stewart’s Shops, Kate Wilkins, Director of Development, The Hyde Collection, Jennifer Frame, Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Stewart’s Shops with a donation of $25,000.

Glens Falls, NY — The Hyde Collection has received funding from long-time supporters of the arts community and museums – Stewart’s Shops and The Dake Family. Representatives from Stewart’s Shops  recently visited The Hyde in Glens Falls to present a donation of $25,000 that will fund the 2023  educational offerings.  

As lead education sponsors for the season, Stewart’s Shops and The Dake Family are the signature  underwriters of the overall programming calendar for 2023, which is designed to offer enriching  opportunities to all guests, from children and families to art enthusiasts of all interests. 

Kate Wilkins, Director of Development at The Hyde Collection commented, “Our educational programs  affirm The Hyde’s commitment to enriching the lives of children of all ages and backgrounds throughout  our region, and we are thrilled to celebrate Stewart’s Shops and The Dake Family as champions of these  efforts.” 

Susan Dake, President of Stewart’s Foundation, commented, “Stewart’s Shops is committed to supporting  and giving back to all our Shops’ communities. We are proud to be supporting the educational programs at  the Hyde Collection which provide opportunities for local children and families to participate in painting  and performing arts classes. At Stewarts, we like to say the arts are an important part of all of us!” 

Highlights of 2023 programming underwritten by Stewart’s Shops and The Dake Family, which will occur  on-site and off, include: 

  • Artful Afternoons, which invites families with children five and older to examine artwork and  engage with materials. 
  • Art After Hours, which will pair local entertainment with art and leverage community  partnerships every third Thursday of the month. 
  • A performing arts series based around The Hyde’s upcoming exhibition Songs of the Horizon:  David Smith, Music, and Dance, featuring partnerships with regional performing arts organizations  
  • On Screen @ The Hyde: A series of performances streamed live from the National Theatre stage.
  • Summer Art Explorations: Summer classes for third to sixth graders where children visit  exhibitions and partake in special demonstrations and art making. 
  • Fashion Lab New York-Upcycle Couture Fashion and Sewing Camp: A summer program for  teens focused on art, sustainability, sewing, and fashion inspired by famous paintings of  women.  
  • Creative Play at (g)row for kids, which takes place at (g)row for kids on Exchange Street in Glens  Falls, and will allow students to play with different elements of art and create an original piece of  art.
  • Painting with Patrice: A class led by local artist Patrice Jarvis-Weber in which participants are  directed through the creation of acrylic painting. 
  • Free admission every second Thursday for everyone.

About The Hyde Collection 

The Hyde is one of the Northeast’s exceptional small art museums with distinguished European and American art collections. The core collection, acquired by Museum founders Louis and Charlotte Hyde, includes works by such artists as Sandro Botticelli, El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and American artists Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and James McNeill Whistler. The Museum’s Modern and Contemporary art collection features works by artists including Josef Albers, Dorothy Dehner, Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, George McNeil, Robert Motherwell, Ben Nicholson, Robert Rauschenberg, and Bridget Riley. Today, The Hyde offers significant national and international exhibitions and a packed schedule of events that help visitors experience art in new ways. Visit www.hydecollection.org  

Press Contact: Katie Alessi – KAlessi@trifectacollaborative.com

Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center’s Featured Cat of the Week: Annalina

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Annalina was a wonderful mama to her three kittens and now it is her time to shine! In a nutshell she is friendly, affectionate, and energetic. A cute little peanut she loves to be where you are and will contently purr to herself while basking in your company. She might prefer to be in a household where she can be an only cat – to luxuriate in being the sole recipient of all the affections you will shower upon her.

If you are interested in learning more about Annalina, please contact the Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center at 518.409.8105 ext. 101 or adoptadk@animalleague.org.

You can also complete the adoption application using the link: www.animalleague.org/adkpreapproval

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Warren County and Washington County Real Estate Transactions July 14th – July 21st

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Warren County

Bolton

Robert Alfredo sold property at Alpine View Drive to Richard Hameroff for $325,000

Chester

The Leggett Family LLC sold property at Blue bay Road to James E. & Deena B. Mannetti for $41,500

Glens Falls 

Judith A. Capezzuti sold property at 178 Sanford Street to Kelli Demarsh for $230,000

Brian M. Brozino, Jr., Sold property at 9 Bacon Street to Lydia Hoffman, Oliver Meunier, & Kathryn Miechowski for $260,000

Glens Falls Area HAbitat for Humanity, Inc sold property at 64 Orville Street to Jean Denver Nzambi for $205,000

Hague

Michael J. & Ramona B. DiMarco sold property at 7887 Lakeshore Dr to Harvey E. Hummel for $815,000 

Horicon 

Joseph & Patricia Ardito sold property at 45 Woodridge Drive to Rex James Ruehlin & Donna Zicker for $622,000

Lake George 

Vojac Inc. sold property at 3210 Lake Drive to Judy Tricarico for $ 60,000

John H. Herzog and Margit K. Herzog Irrevocable Trust dated Aug. 3,2012 sold property at 55 Iroquois Street to Fern Brook LG LLC 

Lake George Association, Inc sold property at 2199 Route 9 to Fort William Henry Corporation for $340,000

Queensbury

Estate of Chapin Flint Moger sold property at 8 High Point Dr. to Christopher Rhodes Fingland & Kerry Jane Fingland for $350,000

Dean J. & Deborah S. Beckos sold property at 67 Browns Path to Michael & Katherine Dier for $132,000

Matthew Ball sold property at 5 Algonquin Dr. to Mackenzie Wiggins & Jordan Stewart for $323,000

Zachary Vanevery sold property at 485 Ridge Road to Michael G. & Deborah Jean C. Duncan for $325,5000

Rodney Woodard sold property at 15 Rhode Island Ave to JJ Terminal Lane LLC for $137,500

Lynda Scurlock sold property at 68 Wisconsin Ave to Deborah Nolan  for $20,000

Joshua Gall sold property at 1079 West Mountain Road to Kelly Morales & Maya Gaughn for $370,000

Curtis & Kelly Koone sold property at 51 Oak Tree Cir. to Cyle Jeremy Deyo & Shannon Marie Deyo for $400,000

Kristine & Karianne Nolan sold property at 72 Farr Lane to Nikari & Joshua Gali for $489,900

Carl William Hasselbarth sold property at 21 Ogden Road to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. for $190,740 

Stephen A. & Robin M. Miller sold property at 897 Sherman Ave to Amanda J. Beatty & Alexander P. Homkey for $344,500

Laurie A. O’Neil sold property at 12 Morgan Drive to Suzanne Bouleris & Francis Bouleris, Jr. for $390,000

Kim Todd, custodian, & Cameron Joseph Lackey sold property at 605 state Route 149 & 2 adjacent parcels to Wes-Ma Farms LLC for $10,600

Stephanie D. Bitter, referee sold property at 42 Luzerne Road to The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee for $78,000

Collin J. Viele & Breanne E. Viele (f.k.a Breanne E. Beard) sold property at 27 Quarry Crossing to Cameron Lawrence Wood & Alyssa Duffany for $210,900

Lynda Daly sold property at 33 Bonner Drive to Nathan Fuller for $190,000

Lake Luzerne

Claudia Braymer,referee, sold property at 1039 East River Drive to Benjamin K. Duliba for $50,000

MMI Unlimited LLC. sold property at 434 Old Stage Road to Avinoam Durani for $90,000

Kenneth J. Tambasco, Jr. sold property at 162 Potash Road to 162 Potash, LLC for $395,000

Warrensburg

The Annig A. agopian Revocable Trust dated Feb., 5, 2010 sold property at Tripp Lake Road to Lawrence P. & Christy A. Coe for $30,000

Washington County

Argyle

David M. & Judith E. Thomas sold property at 5978 State Route Road to Nathan Hatalsky  & Katelynn Leavey for $580,000

Granville 

Robert H. Coughlin, Esq., Ref., Alfred Ferris  Jr. sold property at 4-6 South Maple Ave to MCLP Asset Company Inc. for $94,430.59

Daniel M. & June M. Brown sold property at 31 Williams Street to Milton M. & Patricia L. Dunbar for $239,000

Greenwich 

Jennifer Patten Mclean & Sydney E. Mclean sold property at 184 Bay Road to Amy Lynne Halsey for $49,500

Hebron

Secretary of Housing & Urban Development sold property at 1120 County Route 31 to Stephen J. Bernard for $64,000

Maria Vona sold property at State Route 22 to State Route 22, LLC for $950,000

Kingsbury

Geraldine R. Shine sold property at 8 Catherine Street to Paula Terifiletti for $185,000

Rhonda L. Jarvis sold propert at 116 Farley Road to Sierra & Colby Clement for $387,000

Hampton 

Residential  Remedies LLC sold property at 56 Hampton Heights to Anthony Loguidice for $110,000

Hartford

Gillian A. Hirsch, Esc., Ref., William R. Donaldson sold property at 3302 State Route 196 to Ethan Pike for $180,001

White Creek 

Monica M. Keith sold property at 4 Mitchell Ave. to William J. Perry Jr. for $60,500

Marian Davidson, Esq., & Katharine Butler as Temp. Co-Guardians of Scott Latham sold property at 3 Niles Road to Latham House LLC. for $63,000

Marian Davidson, Esq., & Katharine Butler as Temp. Co-Guardians of Scott Latham sold property at 114 County Route 68 to Gasthaus Fayerabend LLC for $40,000

Fort Ann 

Ruth Veach As Administrator os the Estate of Donal L. Hite sold property at 1171 County Route 17 to Stephan Andrews for $125,000

Joseph Hill, Andrew Lewis & Linda J. Hill sold property at 1305 Patten Mill Road to Lori S. & Kenneth M. Haley for $380,000

Fort Edward

Preferred Construction Solutions, LLC. sold property at 105 Swamp Road to Kieth Gilligan for $49,256

Jedediah Parrish sold property at 412 Lower MIan Street to Northwoods LAnd Development LLC. for $25,000

Leonard D. & Theresa Gillis sold property on East Road to Michael E. Powers for $50,000

Whitehall

James H. Pippo, Stephanir Elizabeth Pimppo nka Vasilakos sold property at 24-26 Saunders Street to Roeshon Artis for $220,000 

Thomas E. Caracane sold property near County Route 10 to Shawn Michael Foley & Janee M. Foley for $205,000

Fort Edward’s “Tuesdays on the Hudson”

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Featured.

The businesses in downtown Fort Edward are building a community and enjoying themselves! Visiting the town for the weekly “Tuesdays on the Hudson”, there is a feeling of a tight-knit yet welcoming community… There were people lining up at the Twisted Taco Truck, sipping beer on the patio of Slickfin Brewing Company, and participating in outdoor Underwood Park CrossFit activities… All of this keeps Broadway bustling throughout the evening hours.  

Fort Edward is in the midst of a resurgence! In years past, the downtown has been littered with vacant storefronts… Now, there is noticeable economic activity throughout the downtown with families, residents, and visitors alike all enjoying the vibrant downtown scene. 

Fort Edward is an historic town on the Hudson River that is now forging an energetic downtown business district… One of the events that is helping to fuel this rejuvenation is the Fort Edward “Tuesdays on the Hudson”. This event has both daytime and evening activities that encourage people to spend time getting to know Fort Edward and all that it has to offer… These summer Tuesday’s began on July 18th, and will run until August 15th. 

The daytime activities include touring Fort Edward by bike! Rental bikes are available from Evergreen Bicycle Works, located at 71 East Street… This is a perfect way to explore the Empire State Trails and other local Fort Edward attractions. “Tuesdays on the Hudson” also encourages visitors to explore Rogers Island – to wander the grounds of the beautiful historic landscape along the Hudson River, and learn about the Native-American Inhabitants and Fort Edward’s important role in the French and Indian War. 

Local cafés, restaurants and eateries offer discounts on throughout the day… There are Happy Hour vendors – including Slickfin Brewing (147 Broadway), featuring $6.00 pints. Dalia’s on the Hudson (13 East Street) offers a “buy one specialty drink, get one for 50% off” deal. The Twisted Taco Truck (parked in front of Slickfin Brewery) offers a free pocket Keychain Flashlight with every order. Stumpy’s Pizzeria (165 Broadway) offers 15% of your order when you mention “Tuesdays on the Hudson”, and there is free Yoga on the Hudson River from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the lawn of the Yacht Basin!

For more information, please visit visitfortedward.com

Binley Florist & Garden Center: “We are Here to Stay!”

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Binley Florist & Garden Center is located at 773 Quaker Road… Several thoroughfares meet there, and these roads are some of the busiest roads in the Glens Falls/Queenbury area, handling thousands of cars a day. This location is prime real estate for a variety of businesses – including Binley Florist and Garden Center, which is under new ownership! Tami Fields, as the new owner, is working to carry on the traditions of the past and build new relationships… Binley’s is an institution in the world of plants, flowers, and floral design, having been in business for 130 years. Tami is looking forward to carrying that tradition into the future.

Tami may be new to the owner role at Binley’s, but the business is not new to her; Tami has worked at Binley’s since 2000. She came to the company as a sales clerk and floral designer and was named Floral Manager early in her career. 

Tami, along with her husband and son, are carrying on the traditions of Binley’s and building new relationships as they move forward. The property and the business were purchased from Wally Hirsch by Taco Bell… Field bought the business from Taco Bell, and leases the land from them: “I couldn’t see a 130-year old business go down the drain,” Tami explained… Initially, Tami had been concerned about working and negotiating with a business as big as Taco Bell, but has been inspired by their commitment to help her business grow and move forward: “Taco Bell has been wonderful! They are wonderful! They are my landlords. They have bent over backwards for us,” she said.

“I have had to downsize since we’ve taken over… We lease the retail sale space, but not the growing space. Our plan is that next year, we will go back to growing our geraniums… Our customers love geraniums. It is important for us to bring in inventory that our customers like. We will be operating on a smaller scale, but focusing on what has always been important to the customer base and community that Binley’s has built. That’s why we are here,” Tami said.

Binley’s has maintained open communication with their customers through Facebook: “We love our customers, and our community and look forward to the years ahead.” Tami said.

For more information, please visit binleyflowers.com

Folklife Center 30th Anniversary Festival

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts.

In City Park, the Folklife Center celebrated its 30 year Anniversary from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 25th. Live music played at the Bandstand as people sat and listened, content to enjoy the summer day surrounded by friends and neighbors… Artisans explained their crafts, and food trucks set up along Maple Street. 

The lawn at City park was dappled with bear sculptures made by Peter Winters Bears and Signs and artisans setup under white tents to show and explain their crafts. Carrie Hill of the Akwesane Mohawk Territory was on hand to explain Black Ash and Sweet Grass Basket Making – she teaches her own classes, performs demonstrations, and even offers restoration services. 

“I got an invitation from Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) to attend. So I worked with them a few times and they thought that I would be a good fit for this event… I’m showing and explaining basket making. This is a traditional art form that has been in my family for many many many generations,” Carrie said. 

TAUNY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the folk culture and living traditions of New York’s North County. This organization collects, preserves, interprets and presents the customs and traditions of the Mohawk River from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River to Lake Champlain, including the Adirondack Mountains.

Rickele Lomax and Amy Hughes, both librarians in the children’s department of Crandall Library, were on hand to help with events for children: “We have fun activities for children to do along with the Folklife Festival,” Rickele said. 

Librarians Rikele Lomax & Amy Hughes

The Folklife Center partnered with New York Folklore of Schenectady and Traditional Arts in Upstate New York of Canton to organize the event. Friends of Crandall Public Library donated additional funds. 

Dr. Jacquiline Touba to receive Henry & Betsy Crandall Award

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Glens Falls, NY – Crandall Public Library will host their annual Award Dinner & Auction on Friday, September 29, 2023, at The Queensbury Hotel. The event includes the presentation of the Library’s Henry & Betsy Crandall Award. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the values and legacy of Library founder Henry Crandall (1821-1913) and his wife, Betsy, including generosity, perseverance, loyalty, compassion, civic pride, and philanthropy. Recipients have affected the improvement of the community and demonstrated a commitment to Crandall Public Library. Manifesting these qualities and selected by the Board of Trustees for this year’s award is Dr. Jacquiline Touba.

Dr. Jacquiline Touba is the founding executive director of the World Awareness Children’s Museum, an educational institution which fosters knowledge and appreciation of world cultures through exhibitions, interactive programming, the International Youth Art Exchange and educator-led tours. Dr. Touba’s diverse and extensive experience, both here and abroad, as a curator, published author, independent scholar, university professor and sociologist inspired her to initiate the International Youth Art Exchange and to help create the Museum in 1995 with a mission to foster awareness and understanding of worldwide cultural diversity for children and adults.

Beyond being a sociologist and museum professional, Dr. Jacquiline Touba is an accomplished artist. Dr. Touba is the co-founder of the Arts District of Glens Falls and has been an active member of the North Country Arts board for many years, serving previously as president and now as current treasurer. For 50 years, she has created pen and ink drawings inspired by her world travels. Additionally, Dr. Touba designs one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings and has a series of coloring books. From July 7 – August 9, watercolors of Dr. Touba’s based on Persian Miniatures will be on exhibit at LARAC in Show V: The World We Live.

Along with her husband, Dr. Riza Touba, they founded the Touba Family Foundation which has graciously supported many not-for-profits in the Greater Glens Falls area. “The Library and many other community institutions have greatly benefited from the generosity of the Touba Family Foundation” stated Library Director Kathy Naftaly. “Their philanthropy has enabled us to have purchased computers for the Children’s Department and Hearing Loop Listeners for the Community Room, supported our Library-by-Mail program, partially funded our Birding Backpack Program, and the seed money for a new Ukulele club.”

The Henry & Betsy Crandall Award will be presented to Dr. Jacquiline Touba during the September 29th Treasures of the Community Dinner. This event, also a major fundraiser for the Library, aims to raise more than $30,000 in support of the programs and services that promote literacy, provide educational opportunities, and expand cultural horizons for area residents. With tax dollars covering 70% of the Library’s $5.3 million annual budget, fundraising is crucial to bridge the budget gap to continue meeting all of the community’s needs.

The event will be held at The Queensbury Hotel starting at 6:00 PM. For more information or if you would like to sponsor or be a member of the honorary committee, please call 518-792-6508, extension 284. www.crandalllibrary.org/support/ways-to-give/henrycrandallaward

Glens Falls Titans 18U Take Second Place in 2023 Miss Shen Summer Classic

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It was a full softball weekend for the Glens Falls Titans 18u team… This was the first tournament of the summer season that was not rained out for the 18U! The Glens Falls Titans played a total of seven games, with a record of 5-2 to take second place at the Miss Shen Summer Classic Tournament.

The Titans welcomed back Lake George graduate and utility player Grace York, who will be attending Presbyterian College as part of their NCAA Division 1 Women’s Wrestling team. In a Facebook post, the York family thanked the Glens Falls Titans for inviting Grace to play one last time: “I didn’t think we’d have an opportunity to see Grace play softball again…This team was meant to play together. They shine through each other, and in turn, their connection shines through on the field,” the post read.  

Jaelyn Graham – who will be a senior for the Glens Falls Varsity Softball team – continued to be a force at the plate with a two-run double in the first game of the elimination round… She then provided a lift to the offense again with a double in the third game that day. Fellow Senior Gianna Endieveri provided pitching and offense throughout the tournament, platooning pitching duties with up-and-coming sophomore Izzy Johnson. Johnson, an effective pitcher and catcher, can also play any position in the field! Glens Falls senior Kiersten Stevens roamed center field, catching both wayward fly balls and hard hit shots… Her impact was also valuable at the plate and in the dugout, providing noticeable leadership. 

On championship Sunday, the Glens Falls Titans ranked as the 8th seed, beating the 9th-seeded Capital Region Reign. Glens Falls watched the next series of games, paying close attention as 1st seed Thunder Select Gold 18u was knocked out by 16th seed Rotterdam Gold. Glens Falls then took the field against the Rotterdam Gold… This match went into extra inning, utilizing the “international tie breaker” rule; this rule puts a runner on second base to bring the game to a speedier conclusion. Glens Falls Titans scored first in extra innings to win the game!

The Titans only had a short break before they took the field and beat the 5th-seeded Miss Shen Bombers, to move to the Championship game against an impressive Smash It Sports 16u team who won the day.   

Three of the Glens Falls Titans 18u players will be moving on to play in college… These bittersweet summer days are filled with competition and compassion, and are the building blocks for life-long friendships.

Glens Falls Titans 18u are looking to fill roster spots that will be vacant in the fall. For more information about Glens Falls Titans Softball, please visit titansfp.com

Registration is Open for Warren County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event 

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Registration has opened for Warren County’s next household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at Queensbury Highway Department – 742 Bay Road, Queensbury – from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

This event, which is overseen by the Warren County Department of Public Works, is open to Warren County residents that would like to safely dispose of hazardous household materials. These materials include cleaners, pesticides, other household chemicals, antifreeze, latex paint, and fluorescent light bulbs. There is no cost for the disposal of these items.  

There are items that will not be accepted by the Warren County event collection staff… Those items include gasoline, munitions, automotive oil, batteries, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, infectious waste, and tires.

Registration is required for this event, and is open to Warren County residents only. Registration can be completed online at warrencountyny.gov/residents/waste, by mail, or in person at Warren County DPW, 4028 Main Street Warrensburg N.Y., 12855, or by fax at (518) 623-2772.

Dr. Nick Junkerman Presents “Last of the Mohicans”: History & Fiction

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Join the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and the French & Indian War Society at Lake George for “James Fenimore Cooper: History & Fiction in ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’” a presentation by Dr. Nick Junkerman (YUNK-er-man) – an associate professor of English Literature at Skidmore College – at The Fort William Henry Conference Center at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 3rd.

James Fenimore Cooper’s iconic “The Last of the Mohicans” is an American classic, a beloved tale of a dashing hero, ladies in distress, and a clash of nations… But it’s a fictionalized account of the Siege of Fort William Henry. So, how close is it to the truth of what happened 266 years ago?.. Cooper’s story is one of five works of historical fiction he wrote between 1823 and 1841, collectively called “The Leatherstocking Tales”. Cooper’s heroes were Natty Bumppo (also called “Hawkeye”), born to white parents but raised among indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands, his foster brother Chingachgook, and his nephew Uncas.

First published in 1826, The Last of the Mohicans is a gripping tale of the bloody conflicts that roiled the Lake George Region in the middle of the 18th Century – specifically when French and indigenous forces attacked Fort William Henry in 1757, two years after its construction by the British. Dr. Junkerman’s talk explores the fateful historical events that took place in and around the fort during August 1757, and some differences in the fictional account depicted in Cooper’s novel.

“Mohicans” has been adapted into numerous film versions, most recently in 1992 with Daniel Day-Lewis as Natty Bumppo/Hawkeye… That movie was filmed in North Carolina, but there has been renewed interest in the Lake George Region, where the real-life events occurred and where the novel was set. Although the actual fort burned away in 1757, a replica was built in the 1950s where the original once stood.

“Every day, guests come to the Fort William Henry Museum who either read Cooper’s book or saw the movie,” said Kathy Flacke Muncil, CEO of Fort William Henry Corp. “Our guides separate fact from fiction so visitors leave with a better understanding of this era in history.” The French and Indian War was a complex, lengthy power struggle for control of North America.

Cooper’s depiction of the siege published nearly 70 years later was so popular, it became the most recognized event of the French and Indian War, according to Russell P. Bellico, a trustee of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and author of “Empires in the Mountains” and several other books on the region’s vast history: “The 1757 siege of Fort William Henry and the adjacent entrenched camp (present-day Lake George Battlefield Park), and the subsequent ‘massacre’ were indelibly etched into the psyche of American colonists through vivid contemporary newspaper accounts. Rallying provincial troops at Crown Point in 1760 on the eve of the last campaign of the war in North America, Brigadier General Timothy Ruggles called on troops to ‘Remember [Fort] William Henry… and the Massacres there!’” Bellico said.

Space is limited, so those planning to attend the program are encouraged to register in advance at the following email address: info@lakegeorgebattlefield.org. For more information, please visit lakegeorgebattlefield.org