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Step back in time at Fort William Henry and experience life at a British fort in 1755. Watch live musket and cannon firings, play 18 th Century games, and join the King’s Army! Talk with British Regulars, Provincial Troops, and Rangers to learn more about this exciting time in Colonial America.
Fort William Henry was a British fort at the southern end of Lake George, in the province of New York. The fort's construction was ordered by Sir William Johnson in September 1755, during the French and Indian War, as a staging ground for attacks against the French position at Fort St. Frédéric.
Feb 19, 2020 · The northernmost British installation, Fort William Henry, was designed and built by military engineer Capt. William Eyre on the lakeshore near the site of the recent battle. The French, meanwhile, raised Fort Carillon on the portage between the north end of Lake George and south end of Lake Champlain.
The Fort William Henry Resort, Wedding and Conference Center is a premier Lake George hotel and resort offering upscale accommodations with the perfect mix of historical elegance and today’s conveniences.
The siege of Fort William Henry (3–9 August 1757, French: Bataille de Fort William Henry) was conducted by a French and Indian force led by Louis-Joseph de Montcalm against the British -held Fort William Henry.
Learn about Fort William Henry's history at our kid-friendly Lake George attraction! The Fort William Henry Museum offers educational fun for the whole family.
Discover 18th century living at Fort William Henry in 1757 as two world powers fought for control of North America. Tours begin with a museum tour of the main exhibits, spanning the European contact to the battles at Fort William Henry.
Jul 1, 2020 · Step inside Fort William Henry in Lake George, New York, and find out what it's like to tour this historic spot in the Adirondacks.
Join us to experience the history, and the sights and sounds of the Fort during the French and Indian War. Located at the strategic south end of Lake George, an important part of the water transportation system used by both Native Americans and the Europeans.
Now in command of Fort William Henry, a post that guarded the southern shore of Lake George and the “Great Carrying Place” portage leading to the Hudson River and the heart of New York, Monro faced a besieging force of some 8,000 French soldiers and Indians.
