Lake George Historical Association

05/22/2026

There was a great turnout on a beautiful morning to honor and dedicate the Repose of the Fallen at Lake George Battlefield Park! Congratulations to the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and the Town of Lake George, and all involved!

05/21/2026

A final video of Glenn Underwood's presentation about George Foster Peabody is posted on the LGHA website, and on our YouTube page. Gain understanding of Peabody's work for the Lake George community in the first Gilded Age.

George Foster Peabody (1852–1938) helped shape the future of Lake G...

05/17/2026

If you've enjoyed the view of the lake from Shepard Park as much as these people in the past, then join us TODAY at 3:00 PM, join us at the Lake George Historical Association or live on Facebook for Glenn Underwood’s presentation, “George Foster Peabody and Lake George.” Don’t miss this look at Peabody’s legacy in preserving Shepard Park, Hearthstone Point, and Prospect Mountain. Whether in person or online, see you at 3:00!

05/15/2026

This Sunday at 3:00 PM, join the Lake George Historical Association for historian Glenn Underwood’s presentation, “George Foster Peabody and Lake George.”

Discover how George Foster Peabody (1852–1938) helped shape the future of Lake George through his commitment to conservation, public access, education, and progressive social causes. The program will explore Peabody’s role in preserving beloved public spaces such as Shepard Park, Hearthstone Point, and Prospect Mountain, as well as the history of his Lake George estate, Abenia.

The afternoon will also feature a special unveiling of a new portrait honoring Peabody’s lasting legacy in the region.

Attend in person at the museum or watch live on the Lake George Historical Association page. The presentation will also be archived on our website for later viewing.

📍 Lake George Historical Association
📅 This Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us, either in person or online, for this special program celebrating one of the individuals who helped preserve the beauty and public character of Lake George for future generations.

05/13/2026

Join the Lake George Historical Association on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 PM for a compelling presentation by historian Glenn Underwood: “George Foster Peabody and Lake George.”

Learn about George Foster Peabody (1852–1938), the visionary philanthropist whose advocacy and generosity helped preserve some of Lake George’s most cherished public spaces, including Shepard Park, Hearthstone Point, and Prospect Mountain.

The program will also explore Peabody’s Lake George estate, Abenia, and its role in progressive causes such as education reform and women’s suffrage. The afternoon will conclude with the unveiling of a new portrait honoring Peabody’s enduring legacy in the region.

Can’t attend in person? The presentation will be streamed live on Facebook Live and later archived on the Lake George Historical Association website for viewing at any time.

📍 Lake George Historical Association
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us—either at the museum or online—for this special exploration of a figure whose influence helped shape the Lake George community for generations.

05/12/2026

Join the Lake George Historical Association on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 PM for a fascinating presentation by historian Glenn Underwood: “George Foster Peabody and Lake George.”

Discover the story of George Foster Peabody (1852–1938), the philanthropist whose vision and generosity helped preserve some of Lake George’s most treasured public spaces, including Shepard Park, Hearthstone Point, and Prospect Mountain.

The program will also explore Peabody’s Lake George estate, Abenia, and its connection to progressive causes such as education reform and women’s suffrage.

The afternoon will conclude with a special unveiling of a new portrait honoring Peabody’s lasting legacy in the Lake George region.

📍 Lake George Historical Association
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us for this special look at one of the people who helped shape and preserve the Lake George we know today.

05/06/2026

"The Worldview of the Haudenosaunee" with Tom Sakokwenionkwas Porter of the Bear Clan

12/06/2025

10/31/2025

🎃 Tomorrow Night — HALLOWEEN at the Haunted Courthouse Museum! 👻

It all happens tomorrow, October 31st, from 6pm to midnight inside the famously haunted Lake George Courthouse Museum — the same courthouse featured in Radium Girls!

The early session (6–9pm) is SOLD OUT, but there are still a few tickets left for:

✨ 9pm–Midnight — a late-night, spine-tingling paranormal investigation with Finding Dystopia.
🌙 6pm–Midnight Full Paranormal Experience — the complete six-hour ghost-hunting adventure for the truly brave!

Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to explore one of Lake George’s most haunted sites on the spookiest night of the year.

🎁 Perfect for the paranormal lover in your life — a Halloween gift they’ll never forget!

🎟️ Tickets are almost gone — get yours now at www.lakegeorgehistorical.org

10/27/2025

🎃 Dive into the paranormal this Halloween! Join us on October 31st from 9 PM to midnight for an unforgettable investigation with LGHA & Finding Dystopia. Explore the mysteries of Lake George and unveil the unseen. 👻