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REGIONAL HISTORY of the ADIRONDACKS

An Extensive Adventure through History Detailing Events from 1609 through
to the FRENCH & INDIAN WAR & AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
A Small Portion of the Trail Map that travels through the Lake George Area
*map is representational only - please see phone numbers below for full map

FOR MORE INFORMATION WHERE YOU CAN GET THE FULL MAP:
CALL the Following County Clerks Offices:

ESSEX COUNTY: Elizabthtown, NY - (518) 873-3600

WARREN COUNTY: Lake Georg, NY - (518) 761-6429

WASHINGTON COUNTY: Fort Edward, NY - (518) 746-2170

SARATOGA COUNTY: Ballsotn Spa, NY - (518) 654-9003

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MUSEUMS - GALLERIES & TOURS

Museums:
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Fort Willima Henry Museum: Canada St. Lake George (518) 668-5471
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Bolton Historical Museum:Rt.9N, Bolton Landing: (518) 644-9960
Local History. Open July and August, Mon. - Fri. Hours vary. Call
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Chapman Historical Museum: 348 Glen St., Glens Falls (518) 793-2826
Southeastern Adirondack History from mid 1700's to the present.
Victorian period rooms, galleries, special exhibits and programs.
Seneca Ray Stoddard historical photos of the Adirondacks.
Open Year Round. Tues. thru Sat. Noon till 5 PM. Admission
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The HYDE Collection:161 Warren St., Glens Falls: (518) 792-1761
Featuring an important collection of Old Masters & American works of art,
and European Antique furniture displayed in a Renaissance-style Italian Villa.
Temporary exhibition galleries, auditorium, art studio, tours, DAILY
except Mon. & Holidays. 10AM till 8PM. FREE -handicapped accessible.
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Lake George Arts Project:Court House Gallery, ( Amherst St. entrance)
Lake George Courthouse, Canada St., Lake George (518) 668-5044
Rotating exhibits of local and regional art displays. Gallery open Tues-Fri.
12 to 5 PM: evenings and week ends by appointment. FREE
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Lake George Historical Museum:Canada St., Lake George : (518) 668-5044
Original country courthouse with original courtroom and Jail cells, historical maps
and prints. Local history and art displays. Open year round. Admission
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ADIRONDACK MUSEUM Blue Mountain Lake: (518) 352-7311
A comprehensive view of the progression of life in the Adirondacks. From pioneer
to the Guilded Age. Many artifacts and Historical data. Admission
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TOURS
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OVERLOOK TOURS, INC.(518) 793-7914: Historical, Educational and
Environmental , Scenic, Art, and Recreational TOURS. Antique shopping.
"Last of the Mohigans" Tour and GOlf packages.
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HISTORICAL MARKERS: (518) 668-5755. A drive tour Flyer of Warren County
Historical markers is available from the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 272, Lake George, New York 12845
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WEB SITES LINKS with HISTORICAL INFORMATION
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LINK to a little bit of History and Area Information as well a Photos hot link
LINK to More History and Great Overview of the Area hot link

LINK to FORT WILLIAM HENRY MUSEUM WEB SITE hot link
information about historic Fort William Henry which featured
prominantly in "The Last of the Mohigans"

LINK to HISTORICAL SITES & Museums in the Fort Ticonderoga/Hague Areahot Link
Many Listings and Descriptions of Historical Sites and Places to See
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Books of Historical Interest

FOLLOW IN MY
MOCCASIN'S TRACKS
by Ira Gray ~
Known as " Adirondack Ike"
for more information ~ Call: 518-583-0593

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