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MUSEUMS
TOWN OF CHESTER MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY
Chestertown, NY 518-494-5160
Learn about Chestertown at the Museum of Local History! The Town of Chester Museum of Local History celebrates the rich past of the Chester and Pottersville regions of the Lake George Area. Guests to the museum will discover photographs, antiques, and artifacts. The museum is operated by the Historical Society of the Town of Chester.
FORT WILLIAM HENRY MUSEUM
Lake George, NY 518-668-5471
AS SEEN ON THE “TODAY SHOW”! Step back in time at Fort William Henry and experience what it was like to be at the outpost in the wilderness in 1757; the hardships and fears of being the front line in defense of the British Colonies from French invaders. Talk with those that were there! The French and Indian War (1755-1763) was the extension of the Seven Years War in Europe between England and France. It involved people on three continents and the Caribbean and is considered by many to the true first world war.
GAILEY HILL SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
Lake Luzerne, NY 518-696-2711
Learn about Lake Luzerne’s past at the Gailey Hill Schoolhouse Museum! The Gaily Hill Schoolhouse Museum is a former one-room schoolhouse from the early days of Lake Luzerne. Artifacts in the museum include antique desks, furniture, historic photos, and the school bell. The schoolhouse served grades one through six from 1865-1937 and was never electrified. It has been restored and moved to the present site on Main Street.
HALL OF HEROES MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM
Lake George, NY 518-668-4145
Remember the sacrifices of veterans at the Hall of Heroes Military History Museum! The Hall of Heroes Military History Museum is dedicated to the memory and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. It has representation from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The museum features recruiting posters, battlefield relics, medals, uniforms, and more from all wars, ranging from the French and Indian War to the War in Iraq and Afghanistan.
NORTH CREEK DEPOT MUSEUM
North Creek, NY 518-251-5842
Historic train station where Vice President Roosevelt departed from the Adirondacks on September 14, 1901 to Buffalo where he was sworn in as the 26th President. History of alpine skiing, mining and historical train diorama. A Path Through History attraction. Local interest exhibits.
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