Learn about historical people, places, events, happenings, and findings that are of significant importance to the Lake George Region of Upstate New York. Read about Father Isaac Jogues (who named Lake George - “Lac Du Saint Sacrament”), the history of Lake George Village, Fort William Henry’s archaeological dig, Theodore Roosevelt (who learned he became president while traveling in the Adirondacks), Thomas Jefferson (who described Lake George as the most beautiful water he’d ever seen), White House Recognition (of a local diving group’s effort in preserving underwater shipwrecks in Lake George), and so many more wonderful details of this region’s history.
Click on any of the following “A Little Bit of History” listings more info!
• Father Isaac Jogues
A French Jesuit Missionary who named the lake “Lac Du Saint Sacrement.”
• Glens Falls
Once the largest village in New York State.
• Historic Fort William Henry Archaeology Dig
Uncovered artifacts & clues to our nation’s past.
• Historic Scenic Rides
Take your car or bike and locate markers & monuments throughout the region.
• Historic Steamboats on Lake George
Learn about early steamboats that cruised Lake George.
• History of the Warren County Bikeway
Today’s popular bike path was once the Deleware & Hudson Railroad line.
• Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama
Theater adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel set in the backdrop of the Fort William Henry.
• Lake George Village
Learn about the history of the village, formerly named the Town of Caldwell.
• Queensbury
Was once was part of the great northern wilderness.
• North Creek to North River Adirondack History
Discover the rich history of this Adirondack Region, where Teddy Roosevelt learned he will become President.
• Quadricentennial Celebration
Celebrating New York’s 400th Anniversary in 2009.
• Theodore Roosevelt
Learned he will be President while climbing Mt. Marcy in the Adirondacks.
• Thomas Jefferson Describing Lake George
A vacationer here in the region during the late 1700′s, and loved beautiful Lake George.
• The Burgoyne Trail
Follow this route of great historical significance.
• The Knox Trail 1775-1776
Take an historical trip from Ticonderoga to Fort Edward, following Henry Knox’s trail.
• New York Independence Trail
Take a tour of forts, battlefields, historic homes, museums & monuments, all of great significance to the French & Indian War & Revolutionary Wars.
• Underwater Historic Shipwrecks
Find out about one of Lake George’s historical hidden secrets!
• White House Recognition for the Bateaux Below
First Lady Michelle Obama & the White House presents a local preservation group with this honor.
To learn more about historical places, sites and landmarks in the Lake George Region, check out the “Have You Seen? – History” section by clicking here. Enjoy the adventures!
