Step Back in Time...

When you visit the Fort William Henry, you can wander about the bastions and display areas and view French and Indian artifacts and other displays,. You can watch the classic "Last of the Mohicans" and other interesting videos... but all will agree - the best part is the guided tour through Lake George History and American development.

Guide Historians wearing periodic dress of the 18th century, will show you what life was like with Cannon Firings, and a demonstration of the firing of the Flintlock Musket.

NEW interactive program for the kids, "Join" the Kings army participate in a practice drill and "shoot" a musket with one of our guides.

Learn how musket balls were made and learn about the tragic story of the ...

The Battle at Fort William Henry In The French and Indian War
The Fort's 2,200 colonial defenders valiantly repulsed numerous attacks from French troops for two years, until the summer of 1757, when General Montcalm mustered a force of 12,500 French Regulars and Indian Allies to attack the Fort. After six days, the log fortress battered by the French cannonade finally surrendered and the fort was burned by the French.

and of the...

Massacre at Fort William Henry Terms of the surrender included safe passage of the soldiers, women & children to nearby Fort Edward. However, what followed on that day was the infamous Massacre at Fort William Henry. Indian allies defied Montcalm & seized their proclaimed war plunder & hundreds of British and Colonial men, women, & children fell victim to the tomahawk to be butchered & scalped.


*During the Summer of 1995, Dr. Brenda Baker uncovered the remains of young soldiers who died tragically during the French and Indian War. Much was learned about the times and the dig was featured on the Discovery Channel.

In 1997, Dr. David Starbuck, came to the Fort with over 90 volunteers who found many interesting artifacts.

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