Fort William Henry “Battles & Beverages” Event to Commemorate Historic Anniversaries

LAKE GEORGE — A celebration combining history and local craft beverages will take place March 22 to mark the 270th anniversary of the construction of Fort William Henry and the 268th anniversary of Vaudreuil’s Raid of 1757. 

The event will be staged at Fort William Henry, a historic site originally constructed in 1755 during the French and Indian War and overlooking the southern basin of Lake George. The original fort burned to the ground during the war and was meticulously reconstructed in the 1950s and is part of the Fort William Henry Resort. 

Reenactments – Vaudreuil’s Raid of 1757. 11:00 a.m. & 1 p.m. – Reenactments will portray the surprise winter assault on the fort that was repulsed after several days in the face of overwhelming odds. Lunch of soup, sandwiches, and hot beverages will be provided for participants. 

Faire & Meet – Sutlers & Reenactors & Beverages. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fort William Henry Museum. Historical Sutlers and Crafts – demonstrations, displays, and sales. Local Craft Brewers, Distillers and Wineries – tastings and sales. 

At 7 p.m. guest speaker Dr. Steven C. Eames presents “Warfare on the Colonial Frontier” in the Fort William Henry Conference Center. 

Free Parking is available for guests in the South Lot of the Fort William Henry Hotel and Museum at 46 Canada St., Lake George. Parking for all other visitors is $10. For more information, visit: fwhmuseum.com or email: info@fortwilliamhenry.com.