Living Lands: Fort William Henry – Moments in Time

Maritime archaeologist Joseph W. Zarzynski will present a PPT talk, “Fort William Henry–Moments in Time,” which happens to be the title of his forthcoming book due out in the summer 2023. Fort William Henry, a French & Indian War (1755–1763) fortress at the south end of Lake George, is largely known to Americans because of its role in the 1826 historical novel, The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. The book was later made into several movies by that name. The British frontier garrison on the shores of Lake George, New York, only lasted from 1755 to 1757. Nonetheless, its grounds have had a remarkable history. It was the locale of seasonal occupations of prehistoric Indigenous Peoples, a colonial military stronghold, three luxury hotels, a terminus for the Delaware & Hudson railroad, and since 1954, a popular museum.

Virtual option not available for this Living Lands program.

About the Speaker: Saratoga County resident Joseph W. Zarzynski’s talk will present several historical stories about the narrative of the grounds of Fort William Henry. Most of these stories are gleaned from Mr. Zarzynski’s columns that have appeared in the Lake George Mirror newspaper over the past 10 years. The presenter will have copies of his books for sale and to sign.