French and Indian War
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History reaches out
TICONDEROGA | George Santayana might have been correct when he warned that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, but the Spanish philosopher was also being a bit of a sourpuss. more
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Museum collection protected
TICONDEROGA | With the help of a grant from the International Paper Foundation, the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum has initiated a program to better preserve its extensive collection of documents and photographs. more
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Talk to discuss Lake George shipwrecks
TICONDEROGA | There’s a good argument to be made that the first world war didn’t happen at the beginning of the 20th century, it in fact occurred more than 150 years earlier. more
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New manager takes reins at historic site
CROWN POINT | Two weeks into Lisa Polay’s new job as manager of the Crown Point State Historic Site, the remains of a stone wall of a French fort that had stood for close to three centuries crumbled to bits. more
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Global conflicts will be studied
TICONDEROGA | “The Great Wars: The French and Indian War and the First World War” will be the focus of the 10th-annual History Conference for Educators on Friday, May 18 at Fort Ticonderoga. more
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Girl Scout Day is set
TICONDEROGA | This year Fort Ticonderoga will join forces with the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York to host Girl Scout Day on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
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War College coming soon
TICONDEROGA | Registration has opened for Fort Ticonderoga’s 23rd-annual War College of the Seven Years War slated for May 18-20. more
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Historic site does preservation study
TICONDEROGA | Fort Ticonderoga did a preservation survey to review its needs on things like security, environment and storage of historic materials. more
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Archeologists to detail Lake George battlefield study, share artifacts
LAKE GEORGE | Artifacts from the battles at Fort George will be displayed, shared and discussed at a public “show and tell” workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the historic County Courthouse Museum. more
Historic statuary planned for park
TICONDEROGA | Efforts are underway to place carved statues of famous French and Indian War figures around downtown Ticonderoga. more
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Author to sign books at Crown Point Historic Site
CROWN POINT — Nationally recognized author and historian Bob Bearor will be signing books at the Crown Point Historic Site on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13. more
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Fort Ticonderoga readies Black Watch memorial
TICONDEROGA – As Scots Day approaches at Fort Ticonderoga, the national historic landmark has acquired the rare journals of a Pennsylvania officer who was assigned there during the American Revolution. more
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Reliving the bygone days
TICONDEROGA – As Ticonderoga town historian, William Dolback wears many hats, including managing the town’s cemeteries and giving historical tours. more
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The history of Point au Fer
CHAMPLAIN — For many years, Point au Fer wasn’t where people lived, but where they fought. more
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Rogers’ Rangers headed online
TICONDEROGA – People want to know more about the 18th century commando group called Rogers’ Rangers. more
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Bolton Veterans Memorial revitalized, 31 names added
BOLTON LANDING — Several dozen more residents of the town of Bolton are now publicly commemorated — for generations to come — hailing their service to the nation. more
French and Indian War refought
CROWN POINT – It was rainy and hot, but that didn’t stop dozens of 18th century military reenactors from marching to the Crown Point State Historic Site last weekend. more
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Lake George’s Stormwater, septic regulations to be discussed
LAKE GEORGE — How the town regulates its citizenry’s discharge of stormwater and sewage will be the subject of two public hearings at its Aug. 8 meeting. more
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Patriotism, pageantry to predominate this weekend
Throughout northern Warren County this weekend, local citizens and visitors will be participating in Memorial Day ceremonies, honoring U.S. soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for our nation. more
Fort Ticonderoga to host annual War College event
TICONDEROGA — Registration is now open for Fort Ticonderoga’s Twenty-First Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War, May 20 to May 22 in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. more
