Fort William Henry

Fort William Henry Fort Willam Henry Living History Museum and French & Indian War Fort in Lake George New York. The Prelude to American Freedom.

Discover history at the Fort William Henry Museum in Lake George, NY. Explore interactive exhibits, guided tours, and live reenactments that bring the French and Indian War to life. Perfect for families and history enthusiasts, our museum offers an immersive experience in a historic 18th-century fort overlooking Lake George.

This fall, step inside the historic Fort for Fort Fright, where real history, dark legends, eerie atmosphere, and live s...
09/03/2026

This fall, step inside the historic Fort for Fort Fright, where real history, dark legends, eerie atmosphere, and live scare actors collide. Explore shadowed spaces, encounter stories rooted in the Fort’s past, and discover what happens when history gets haunted.

Select days from September 24 – October 30, 2026.

Are you brave enough to enter?
🔗 https://fwh.events/FortFright

Can You Hear Them? Now Can You Spot Them? 👀There’s a sound you might recognize during your visit to Fort William Henry, ...
09/02/2026

Can You Hear Them? Now Can You Spot Them? 👀

There’s a sound you might recognize during your visit to Fort William Henry, the unmistakable call of bagpipes and drum!

Our Drummers & Pipers bring an unmistakable sense of tradition and pageantry to your experience, performing throughout the grounds and keeping you guessing where that next tune will come from.

Can you spot our Drummers & Pipers on your next visit? 🎶🥁

09/02/2026
From 2021 to 2026, the Last of the Mohicans Immersive Movie Experience has grown in ways we couldn’t have imagined.What ...
09/01/2026

From 2021 to 2026, the Last of the Mohicans Immersive Movie Experience has grown in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

What started with a small crowd in 2021 has transformed into an experience that brings hundreds of guests together to experience the film like never before.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us along the way. Here’s to seeing just how far this experience can go! 🎬💥

Follow us and check out our website for more Fort William Henry events!

08/30/2026

A little music, a little history! Our musicians keeping the Fort active and the good times rolling!

Please join us in congratulating Alex Hammond on his promotion from Captain to Major!Alex’s journey with the Fort began ...
08/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alex Hammond on his promotion from Captain to Major!
Alex’s journey with the Fort began at a young age, when he joined the Kings Army. We’re proud to celebrate this well-earned promotion and look forward to seeing what comes next for Major Hammond!

Give the gift of history!Gift cards can be used toward any guided tour, special tour experience, general admission, and ...
08/24/2026

Give the gift of history!

Gift cards can be used toward any guided tour, special tour experience, general admission, and events. Perfect for history lovers, families, and anyone looking to experience Lake George’s most iconic landmark.

🔗 https://fwh.events/FWHGiftCard

The Fort’s darkest stories are coming to life.This fall, step into the shadows with the debut of Fort Fright, a new afte...
08/23/2026

The Fort’s darkest stories are coming to life.

This fall, step into the shadows with the debut of Fort Fright, a new after-dark haunted experience that brings the Fort’s real history, legends and darker stories to life.

Running select evenings from September 24 through October 30, Fort Fright transforms the historic Lake George landmark into an immersive haunted experience where history and horror collide.

Guests journey through transformed rooms and shadowed spaces surrounded by ominous lighting, immersive sound, fog, atmospheric effects and live scare actors.

A Haunted House experience - but better. A Haunted Fort!

Fort Fright
September 24 – October 24, 2026
Select Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sunday, 6–10 PM

Learn more at 🔗 https://fwh.events/FortFright

Don't miss the last Community Days of the season!On September 20 & 21 and October 18 & 19, residents of Warren, Washingt...
08/22/2026

Don't miss the last Community Days of the season!

On September 20 & 21 and October 18 & 19, residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties can enjoy 50% off Living History admission with proof of residency and an email address.

Come explore the Fort, step into the past, and experience the history right in your own backyard.

Address

46 Canada Street
Lake George, NY
12845

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm
6pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15186685471

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