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Lake George Jazz Fest returns with stellar lineup thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE — For more than a quarter-century, the Lake George Jazz Weekend has brought innovative, cutting-edge jazz to upstate New York. Year after year, the event has attracted jazz enthusiasts and showcased the idiom’s finest musicians and presented their artistry in an incomparable setting. This year, the event is set for Saturday Sept. 19 and Sunday Sept. 20. Paul Pines, a former Manhattan jazz club owner and acclaimed author and poet, has not only used his knowledge of jazz to select the lineup, but has leveraged his contacts to entice many of the world’s finest musicians to participate in the two-day festival. However, Pines credits the audience for making the Lake George Jazz Weekend an enduring success. “Over the years, we’ve developed an audience that understands various genres of jazz from swing to the avante garde,” he said. “We've always featured the hip and innovative, the ‘real’ names who are making the music what it is.” Ask the world-class musicians, and they’ll tell you that it’s the lakeside ambiance, the warm welcome and the intimate, scenic outdoor atmosphere that attracts them to Lake George. “You’ve got a remarkable audience that really appreciates jazz, and a venue that’s a great inspiration,” legendary trombonist Roswell Rudd said after his electrifying 2008 performance. “To be a part of this unity is why such musicians do what they have to do to get here and play.” Presented by the Lake George Arts Project, there is no admis-
sion charge. The rain site is the Lake George High School Auditorium on Canada St. Kicking off the program Saturday at 1 p.m. is the Bill Mays Inventions Trio, which explores the intersection of classical chamber music and jazz, performing fresh interpretations. Bill Mays on piano is backed up by Alisa Horn, cello; and Marvin Stamm, trumpet. At. 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Ignacio Berrora Quartet takes the stage. Originally from Cuba, Berrora is a Grammy Award winner and international drum star who has been a member of the bands of jazz greats Paquito D'Rivera and then Dizzy Gillespie, from 1980
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Fest From page 3 to 1993. He has also performed with McCoy Tyner and Lou Donaldson. The Giacomo Gates Quintet performs at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Gates is a leader in jazz scat singing and and vocalese idiom, interpreting jazz standards with new lyrics. Also, he at times mimics the sounds of instruments. Sunday’s lineup is launched at 1 p.m. with the Roland Vazquez Quintet. Vazquez, a renowned drummer and composer, plays in the Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican traditions with his Latin stylings. At 2:45 p.m., internationally Drummer Roland Vazquez acclaimed trombonist Steve Turre will be appearing with his will be on stage. For several years Quintet at the 2009 Lake he has won the Down Beat Reader's George Jazz Weekend, which Poll for best trombonist. He’s is set for Sept. 19 and 20. A played with Rahsaan Roland Kirk, renowned drummer and comrecorded with Carlos Santana, and poser, Vazquez plays in the toured with Ray Charles, and been Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican a mainstay of the Saturday Night traditions. Live band since 1985. His electrifying performances not only include his incomparable trombone work, but jazz on “found” instruments like conch shells. At 4:30 p.m., Diane Moser ’s Composers Big Band closes the 2009 jazz festival. Moser, a pianist and composer has inspired audiences with her fresh, lively compositions.
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Adirondack Balloon Fest acclaimed for family fun By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com QUEENSBURY — Among Lake George region’s remarkable array of Fall attractions and events, one has earned national acclaim. The Adirondack Balloon Festival is considered the premier event of its kind in the nation because it is so family-friendly. At no other balloon festival can spectators not only see dozens of colorful majestic hot-air balloons take flight, but get close enough to help a pilot and crew launch theirs. It’s this personal relationship that makes this festival a family favorite, earning it write-ups in national magazines. The family-oriented atmosphere includes children flying kites and colorful wind banners, and a lack of commercialism that normally plagues other festivals. The event is so eagerly anticipated that it prompts people in the region to get out of bed at 4 a.m. or earlier to get to Warren County’s Floyd Bennett airport in time to beat the crowds and enjoy a homecooked breakfast before the initial flight at dawn. The Adirondack Balloon Festival annually has many colorful and memorable moments, like This year, the festival begins on this early morning launch. Thurs. Sept. 24 at Crandall Park in Some spectators follow the he balloonists’ chase crews which are Glens Falls with the official opening ceremony at 5 p.m. accompanying the launch of a dozen hot air balloons. The renowned Stony Creek Band happy at touchdown time for the help of spectators in folding up the will be performing at the event, which is a favorite with balloon fans massive balloons into their baskets. Back on the airport grounds, check out the balloon festival art show, because Crandall Park is so intimate and has a full playground area for kite flying and military aircraft display, along with a tourist tent. Civic youngsters. Friday Sept. 25, the Festival takes residence at its headquarters at organizations will have booths offering food and drink through the day. Sunday morning, the balloons return to Floyd Bennett Memorial Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, starting with the launch of more than 60 balloons, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Annually, the Airport for an early launch. At 8 a.m., there will be a Roman Catholic Mass in the entertainment tent followed by a Protestant service at 9 a.m. launch includes some specially shaped balloons — a hit with children. From 2 to 5 p.m., the Jonathan Newell Band will be offering their laidSaturday and Sunday mornings, the gates open at 5 a.m. with breakback original sounds. fast served in an airport hangar until 11 a.m. That afternoon at 5 p.m., another launch of about 25 balloons will take More than 90 balloons take flight beginning at 6:30 a.m. both days. place at the airport. In addition to intermittent children’s activities — which include a Bring your camera because there are plenty of dramatic photo opporclimbing wall — entertainment will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday tunities, but leave your dog at home — no canine friends are allowed on under cover. the grounds. And note that all events at the balloon festival are weather Chasing balloons can be even more fun than watching them launch, permitting. and quite a few spectators like the adventure of trying to figure out which roadways to traverse in tracking the airborne balloons.
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World’s Largest Garage Sale: Don’t question it! By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — It’s notorious and in some ways, beyond description. It’s huge. It has attracted national attention, and its fame has endured longer than most rock stars. It has set records and launched knock-off events. It’s helped local families cope with winter fuel bills. It’s earned its place in the Guinness Book of Records. Most of all, it’s given tens of thousands of people a reason to visit Warrensburg and experience the town’s charm. What is it? It’s the World’s Largest Garage Sale. Don’t question the title, the town owns it. It’s the weekend that a mass of humanity and vehicles swallow this peaceful, laid-back town for a two-day frenzy of bargain hunting, with a swarming mile-long crowd browsing amongst wares from hundreds of vendors and 1,000 or more garage sales in the vicinity. Whether it’s collectibles, specialty or distressed goods, vehicle parts, antiques, old toys, vintage jewelry, household goods, tools — or virtually anything imaginable —it’s for sale at Warrensburg’s huge sale. Don’t doubt it. The event begins this year at 9 a.m. Sat. Oct. 3 and runs until 6 p.m., with the same hours for Sun. Oct. 4 — and these are just the sanctioned hours. The advance sales start up to two days earlier. The event, which lives up to its title, annually attracts tens of
A fixture of fall in the region,Warrensburg’s World’s Largest Garage Sale event annually attracts 70,000 visitors or more to browse through the wares of hundreds of vendors and as many as 1,000 private garage sales in the area. thousands of people. But residents extend a warm welcome to all visitors regardless of the weekend. They and enjoy a visit when the true character of the town is evident, when there are 3,800 year-round residents here, rather than the 70,000 or so expected for the weekend.
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Bolton Landing:A recreational playground BOLTON LANDING — More than ever, the charming lakeside streetscape of Bolton Landing offers a wonderful opportunities to take a leisurely stroll and browse for artwork, unique gifts, upscale home furnishings, gear for expeditions, and designer clothing — all with the shimmering waters of Lake George as a backdrop. Fall is a particularly fine time to visit, as the shops and lake views are framed in the glorious hues of red and gold foliage. For more than a century, such splendorous natural vistas have attracted world-famous artists, writers, as well as those who seek a refuge from hectic modern life. Not only are the charming shops filled with fascinating wares, but flower arrangements typically adorn their storefronts and walkways. And for over 100 years, visitors have enjoyed gourmet dinners and drinks in a shoreline restaurant as a way to end their eventful day. For vacationers, Bolton Landing is incomparable, because this gracious shopping and dining experience is just minutes away from rugged outdoors activities, including backcountry hiking, windsurfing, sailing, motorboating, and fishing — all favorite activities. For touring by car, drive up Lake Shore Drive from Diamond Point and enjoy the foliage while savoring the romance of the opulent early-1900s estates along the way. Continue north of Bolton, and travel through the woods as you climb over the mountains and descend into Sabbath Day Point for a stunning splash of vibrant colors. For fun family outings, Bolton has two parks — Rogers Park right at the south end of the hamlet, and Veterans Park at the north
end. Rogers park includes not only a beautiful swimming beach, picnic area and a bandstand, but the recreational amenities of tennis courts, shuffleboard, and a children’s playground. Similar recreational assets are at Veterans Park, which includes basketball courts, too. Hikers can enjoy a challenge in Bolton, as they follow tree-lined paths to majestic, wooded mountain peaks with spectacular scenic views. Ranging from easy lakeshore day hikes to strenuous mountain climbs, there are trails for all capabilities. One of the most popular trail systems is the Tongue Mountain Range. This system consists of approximately 25 miles of trails with many spectacular views of the lake and mountain ranges. The trailheads are north of the hamlet of Bolton, on Route 9N. The Lake George Land Conservancy also has many trails in the area that are open to the public. More information and trail maps can be obtained at the Land Conservancy office downtown. Bolton Landing has earned its place in boating history, too. Classic wooden boats like Hacker Craft can routinely be spotted cruising on the lake. Speaking of history, F.R. Smith & Sons Marina in Bolton Landing is the oldest enterprise of its kind on Lake George. For an overview of the history of commerce, tourism and recreation in the Bolton region, visit the Bolton Historical Museum at the south end of town. The museum is full of artifacts, maps, books and photographs depicting how life has evolved in the area since Bolton was founded in 1799.
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Explore history, nature in northern Warren County
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CHESTER — Visiting Chestertown, Pottersville, Horicon or Schroon Lake in the autumn offers a delightful immersion into bygone days, as well as many recreational opportunities. With the bustle of summer subsiding, it’s the perfect time to experience life of yesteryear at its characteristic leisurely pace. Start in Chestertown, and experience a charming hamlet with shops that offer the friendly hometown experience of a century ago, including the Main St. Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant. This historic wooden building overlooking downtown was once a schoolhouse, a tannery and town hall — and now is a center of activity for dining, socializing and gift-shopping.
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Travel north to Pottersville and continue your adventure in Adirondack cultural history by visiting the Wells House in Pottersville, brought back to life by Marian and Vin McCann. If you visit them in October, you can toast them on their accomplishments, as it will mark their second year of ownership. One of the oldest inns in the Adirondacks, the Wells House in town is steeped in heritage, as well as offering gourmet food and themed special events. For details on the Wells House, call 494-5995 or visit www.thewellshouseny.com.
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Caving adventures await While in Pottersville, travel up state Rte. 9 a stretch and visit Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park. This attraction not only includes walking tours of ancient geological wonders, but a variety of family-friendly new activities and some active cave exploring for those who seek a challenge. In decades past, people would visit and simply gaze in wonder at the looming caves, grottos and a gorge — but now, visitors can sign up for a three-hour spelunking adventure with the “cave crawl tour.” Outfitted with caving gear, guests wade, climb, and scramble through small passageways that lead to larger caves. Tours are led by trained guides and are by reservation only, and limited to age 13 and older. For details or reservations for a caving adventure tour, call 494-2283. History enthusiasts can relive bygone days by visiting the Chester Historical Museum, in the Chester Municipal Center in Chestertown, or the charming Horicon Historical Museum on Rte. 8 northeast of Brant Lake. Fall visitors can hike the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area or fish in dozens of streams. canoe or kayak in the Schroon or Hudson Rivers or on Loon or Brant Lake. Or, take a family horse ride along trails through forests and fields surrounding either the Circle B Ranch in Chestertown, or up Rte. 8 at Loon Lake Trail Rides. Horseback riding offers a new perspective in appreciating the breathtaking Adirondack scenery. The Loon Lake outfit also offers guided all-terrain vehicle tours, new this year!
Pictured above, right:The Mill Pond at Brant Lake, photographed for calendars distributed internationally, exemplifies the natural beauty that abounds in northern Warren County.
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Bask in nature’s beauty in Minerva By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com MINERVA — A fascinating mix of wilderness, pastoral beauty and small-town charm, the Minerva-Olmstedville region immerses visitors into the bygone era of rural America — while offering plenty of recreational opportunities. Those wishing to experience the glorious display of fall colors can take an unhurried trip up county Route 19 from Pottersville and the Schroon Lake region, or state Route 28N up from North Creek to see what “small town” life is really about.
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One recreational spot visitors must stop at is the Minerva Town Beach and park on Minerva Lake. Whether it’s swimming in clear waters or playing tennis surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the Minerva Town Beach is the place to go. You’ll find a picnic area, a playground and camping sites as well, all provided by the town. Olmstedville and Minerva each have an outstanding general store, offering a taste of how your great-grandparents may have shopped, yet with some modern amenities. In Minerva, it’s Murdies General Store that anchors the community and tantalizes travelers, and in Olmstedville, it’s Sullivan’s General Store & Deli. Both stores have a variety of camping and sporting goods and vacationing necessities, clothing, housewares, gifts, souvenirs and mementos. But that’s not all, at these general stores — and in the local restaurants — you’ll get down-home friendly advice and tips to those out-of-the way destinations and attractions that will make vacation memories of a lifetime. At both Lucky Leprechaun Restaurant in Olmstedville and Sporty’s Iron Duke Tavern in Minerva, you’ll find hearty, homecooked food at reasonable prices, served up with a smile. Travelers “in the know” spend plenty of time in Minerva and Olmstedville, whether it’s attending a friendly church dinner or hiking meandering trails or casting a line in a pristine stream. Hiking trails include gorgeous, woodsy paths taking you to the Blue Ledges, or to Stony Pond, where there’s an Adirondack leanto and some campsites where there’s no waiting list.
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Take a scenic fall ride with UHRR es, rodeo’s, Texas barbecues, and horseback riding. The ranch also offers a nine-hole golf course, full-service restaurant, pools, and a multitude of boating and fishing opportunities on the scenic Hudson. New to the railroad in 2007 was the opening of the “40-Miler,” a revitalized section of track that stretches between the picturesque town of North Creek to the village of Hadley. The highlight of the run is the historic “Bow Bridge,” a 518-foot long trestle that passes 96 feet above the banks of the Sacandaga River. Constructed in 1885 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the trestle offers breathtaking views and spectacular foliage viewing. For further information, contact the Upper Hudson River Railroad at 251-5334 or on the web at www.uhrr.com
NORTH CREEK — North Creek’s own scenic railroad offers vacationers and visitors the opportunity to view the splendor of fall from inside one of its historic traveling coaches or from the deck of its popular open observation car. Starting at the North Creek Depot, the Upper Hudson River Railroad provides a scenic “Riverside Run” along the banks of the Hudson River to the hamlet of Riparius. In Riparius, Riverside Station features historic displays highlighting the areas rail-history, a gift shop, refreshments in the vintage “Caboose Café,” and nearby Riverside Park with a walking bridge spanning the Hudson River. For those desiring a more extensive ride and experience, the historic “Thurman Siding” and flag-stop at 1,000-Acres Ranch Resort in Stony Creek allows visitors to journey back in time to the days of dude ranch-
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The Northwoods Gondola Skyride continues to be one of the areas best-known attractions for those seeking a dramatic view of the southern Adirondacks, High Peaks, and the rolling Green Mountains of Vermont. Each of the gondola’s eight-person cars transports visitors on a 10-minute ride from the base lodge to the 3,200-foot summit of Bear Mountain. From the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking scenery from a wide range of vantage points. Picnic tables and Adirondack chairs provide a comfortable place for photo opportunities or a mid-day lunch. For the more adventurous traveler, the summit of Bear Mountain also serves as a starting point for a choice of two hiking trails along the mountain’s upper ridges. The “Windy-Hill” trail loops along a northern slope and highlights a commanding view of the Adirondack’s High Peaks region to the west and north. Hikers can then choose to loop back to the Northwoods Gondola or continue on to the “Cloud Works” trail that leads to the 3,583-foot summit of Gore Mountain. From the summit, the Green Mountains of Vermont stretch to the east while open southern slopes offer stunning views of the Adirondack foothills. For more information, contact Gore Mountain Ski Center at 251-2411 or on the web at www.goremountain.com
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FREE METHODIST CHURCH 250 River Street Take I-87 to Exit 23 Go North on Rte. 9 Take Rte. 418 West
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 210 The Portage • 585-7107 Rev. Larry Maxson
Ministries Include: Visitation, Missionaries, Bible Study, Camping, Christian Education, Fellowship, Food Pantry, Music, Senior Outreach, Stewards Program
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Faith Baptist Church SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship
WEDNESDAY Bible & Prayer 7:00 p.m.
Reverend Lee Call 623-4071 4 Burhans Ave., Warrensburg, NY 39089
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Invites You To Join Us On Sundays at 10:30 AM for Worshiping, followed by coffee and refreshments. We are located on the campus of
SonRise Lutheran Ministries at 8260, Rt. 9 in Pottersville, N.Y. Our worship seeks to be biblically sound and historically grounded. Please plan to join us as we seek
To Know Jesus And To Make Him Known Holy Trinity Holds Services Year Round.
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Don’t miss the 4th annual Harvest Fest
The Gore Mountain Harvest Festival takes place Oct. 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gore Mountain Ski Area in North Creek. It is a must see event for the entire family.
NORTH CREEK — Don’t forget to mark your calendar this fall for the Gore Mountain Harvest Festival on Oct. 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gore Mountain Ski Area in North Creek. The event is free of charge and features fun for the entire family, from a fantastic line-up of local musicians, various entertainers and children’s activities to an array of Adirondack vendors, and great food. The event, now in its fourth year, was born from what used to be a large annual ski sale at Gore Mountain. Realizing the opportunity to broaden the event’s horizons, Gore now holds the ski sale at the nearby Ski Bowl Park and has transformed the original event into a full fledged Adirondack celebration that focuses on local artists. This is the place to be if you are a connoisseur of Adirondack culture, or if you are just looking to browse around for something unique to take home. The Gore Mountain Harvest Festival’s greatest attribute is that it has successfully brought together a broad spectrum of local vendors who will be a selling an excellent selection of all things Adirondack. Vendors will include local jewelers, photographers, rustic furniture makers and retailers offering discounted winter wear and other soft goods, as well as those selling items such as knit goods and maple sugar products. Make sure to bring the kids along as there will be ongoing children’s entertainment through the weekend. Inflatables provided by Bounce Around Entertainment are sure to be a hit, as well as a climbing wall and a maze made of straw. All weekend kids can have fun with Penelope the Clown who will be painting faces and
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Fest From page 17 making balloon animals. Don’t leave your appetite at home since there will be a really hardy menu of fallthemed food and drink available, from turkey drumsticks and chowder to apple pies and fried Oreos. So don’t miss out! Come and experience some of the best fall fun in the Adirondacks at the Gore Mountain Harvest Festival.
Gore Mountain Leaf Cruncher The Leaf Cruncher is a challenging 5K trail run held Oct. 11 during the Harvest Festival. The race begins at the base area and follows a network of cross-country trails. Registration is at 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. on the day of the race next to the Tannery Pub entrance in the Main Lodge. The event features great prizes in numerous age categories for men and women. This is a great event to bring your friends and family toas the festival during this race offers music, kids activities, food, scenic gondola rides, and vendors. For more information, contact Jeannie Figurski at 251-2411 ext 1008.
While in town for the Gore Mountain Harvest Festival, why not take advantage of the Leaf Cruncher run, a challenging 5k through the picturesque trail system at Gore Mountain.
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Hague has it all HAGUE — Located on the shores of Lake George, Hague is known for its year-round beauty — particularly during the foliage season. Hague offers everything in outdoor recreation. Hague has a beautiful sandy-bottom public beach. The beach is at the town park near the public boat launch and the visitors center. Children can enjoy the play area. There are swings, teeter-totters and slides or the young ones. The Northern Lake George setting offers a variety of nearby opportunities for all kinds of hikers. These Hague trails are among the most beautiful in the Adirondacks: —Jabe Pond: Follow Split Rock Road to sign and parking area. Follow trail to mountain top pond. Picnic sites, great fishing; —Berrymill Pond Trail: Starts at point on New Hague Road. 4 miles West to pond. Two lean-tos and picnic area; —Cook Mountain: This trail is located to the North of the NY State Rodgers Rock Campground. A relatively easy climb offers many fine views of Lake George and the Champlain Valley; and —Black Mountain Trail: This trail on, the Eastern Side of Lake George, is easily reached by boat from Hague, Silver Bay or Ticonderoga. The climb is moderate. From the top of Black Mountain, you can see Lake George and its' islands, the Hudson Valley, the Green Mountains of Vermont and the high peaks of the Adirondacks. Camping is a popular vacation activity in the Northern Lake George area. There are camping facilities both on the Lake George Islands and the Rogers Rock State Campground. Reservations and Island permits may be obtained from D.E.C. (518) 668-5441, Rogers Rock Campsite (518)585-6746 or at any of the Island Headquarters (Glen Island, Narrow Island or Long Island).
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Newcomb offers plenty in the fall
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NEWCOMB — The Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) at Newcomb will host the ninth annual Adirondack Raptor Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. “Raptors are birds of prey, and many species of raptors native to the 6-millionacre Adirondack Park have unique adaptations to the landscape in order to survive,” said VIC Environmental Educator Rynda McCray. “Our annual festival is a time to learn about these residential birds of prey and to see them up close and personal.” VIC staff will be showing all five of the Center’s non-releasable, education birds: a great-horned owl, an eastern screech owl, a northern sawwhet owl, an American kestrel (falcon) and a red-tailed hawk. These previously injured raptors were rescued and received care from wildlife rehabilitators, and none are able to survive in the wild. They work alongside naturalists for regular bird-on-hand programs at the Newcomb VIC throughout the year. For more events and information that is going on at the VIC you can call them at (518) 582-2000 or go to their website at www.adkvic.org.
Other activities this fall Other fall activities available in Newcomb would be a visit to Great Camp Santanoni which is right off 28N not far from the VIC. It is a 5-mile walk into the Great Camp or you could rent a horse and wagon or bikes. The wagon rides can be purchased from High Peak Stables at 582-2260 or Ken Helms at 582-4191. The bikes can be rented from Cloudsplitter Outfitter at 582-2583 and they are located right on 28N next to the Hudson River where you can also rent canoe and kayaks. Also, the High Peaks Golf course which is located right off Santanoni Drive in Newcomb will be open through the middle of October. For times and availability you can reach them at 582-2300.
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down leaf-covered country lanes or a bicycle ride through a quiet mountain meadow, there’s something for everyone at the lodge. Their goal is to provide a dynamic, healthy, and enjoyable outdoor experience for people of all ages and skill levels. From the starting point located at the Lodge’s Mountain Bike Center, visitors can enjoy such activities as mountain biking, hiking, Nordic walking, and trail running. Through a cooperative effort with adjacent landowners, the lodge has successfully interconnected over 35 miles of professionally maintained trails ranging across 600 acres of private lands. The facility is also adjacent to the Siamese Pond Wilderness Area and Thirteenth Lake recreation areas. Beginners, and anyone looking to spend some quiet time enjoying the ever-changing scenery, will find easy access to the system via the dirt roads surrounding the lodge area, especially along the
“Old Faithful” trail. For those desiring a little more challenge or the ultimate in backcountry adventure, intermediate and advanced athletes can choose from a multitude of routes designed to test their limits. At the Garnet Hill Mountain Bike center, guests and visitors can rent bicycles and safety equipment, obtain trail maps, and get helpful tips from one of the highly trained staff members. As an added amenity, the lodge also offers a delicious bagged lunch service for anyone wishing to find a spot perfect for a mid-day picnic. With its scenic vistas and commanding views of Thirteenth Lake, the trail system offers endless opportunities to enjoy the splendor of the mountains during one of its most spectacular times of year. For more information contact the Garnet Hill Lodge Mountain 251-2150 or on the web at www.garnet-hill.com.
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Canoe enthusiasts will take to the water for 90-miler LONG LAKE — The Adirondack Watershed Alliance, state DEC, the Central Adirondack Association, Franklin County Tourism and Long Lake Tourism will host the 24th annual Adirondack Canoe Classic Sept. 11-13. Known as the “90 Miler” the event strikes a balance of both recreational and competitive pursuit among the 250 vessels and 500-plus participants who enter. Paddlers travel the original “highways” of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake paddling through the heart of the Adirondack mountain wilderness. There are classes for open touring, tandem & solo recreational, stock and racing canoes. Men, women and mixed. Recreation, touring and unlimited kayaks, guideboats, C - 4's, and war canoes. The 2005 “90 Miler” was recognized as “Race of the Year” by the New York Marathon Canoe Race Association. The event offers friendly competition and genuinely warm Adirondack hospitality. The Adirondack Canoe Classic Community-is comprised of numerous small business, volunteers and supporters who make the event the highlight of the paddling year for the Adirondack Series. For more information on the event contact the Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA) at PO BOX 66, Lake Clear, NY 12945, call 891- 2744 or visit www.macscanoe.com.
and demonstrations. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel in Long Lake. The first race will begin at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $25 per paddler For more information on this event, contact the Adirondack Watershed Alliance (AWA) at PO BOX 66, Lake Clear, NY 12945, call 891 -2744 or visit www.macscanoe.com.
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Schroon Lake to host Adirondack Marathon
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inaugural race in 1997. Garrett ran 2:37:21. David Severance of Melvin Village, N.H., was second in 2:51:24. Kitty Earl-Torniainen of St. Paul Minn., won the women’s race in 3:24:16. Brett Harris of Albany was second in 3:26:42. Patrick Standen of Burlington, Vt., won the handcycle race in 2:01:13. Bill Schwarz of Kinderhook was second in 2:06:44. The course record also fell in the women’s half marathon. Annette Acuff of Binghamton raced to victory in 1:23:13. That’s better than the old mark of 1:23:55 set by Katherine Danner of Mecklenberg last year. Ashley Brown of Rensselaer was second in 1:28:38. Adam Kuklinski of Kew Gardens won the men’s half marathon in 1:19:56. Larry Reyes of Rome was second in 1:24:32.
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SCHROON LAKE — Athletes from around the country — around the world — will be in Schroon Lake Sept. 20-21 for the 12th annual Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival. Past races have attracted runners from Japan, United Kingdom, Egypt, Alaska, California, Oregon and a host of other locales. Highlighting the festival will be the Adirondack Marathon, a 26.2-mile road race around Schroon Lake, Sept. 21. The distance festival also includes 5 and 10-kilometer road races in Chestertown Saturday, Sept. 20, and a half marathon in Schroon Lake on Sunday, Sept. 21. The half marathon is limited to 400 runners, while about 300 runners are expected in the full marathon. The marathon has been recommended by Runner’s World magazine as one of “Eight Great Events to Kick Off the Fall Racing Season.” The race was also listed in the book From Fairbanks to Boston, 50 Great U.S. Marathons as one of the top 50 races in the country. Prevention Magazine listed the Schroon race as one of the best “walker-friendly” events in the country. The marathon, 26 miles, 385 yards, will start at 9 a.m. on Main Street in Schroon Lake. The single loop course circumnavigates Schroon Lake over challenging forest roads with lakeside views until it finishes back at the Schroon Lake town beach. People who wish to walk the marathon course can get started at 7 a.m. The course will remain open until 3 p.m. The marathoners have company over the second half of the course as the half marathoners will toe the starting line in Adirondack at 10 a.m. to race to the finish in Schroon Lake 13.1 miles later. Marathon weekend begins on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 9:30 a.m. with 5 and 10-kilometer runs through the streets of Chestertown. Beginning and ending at the Chester Municipal Center, Helpers Fund director Carl Lamm is hoping for more than 300 runners this year. Individual racers as well as teams can register on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. or Saturday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the municipal center. Also participating will be about 500 volunteers, who will man aid stations along the courses and work the finish area. Packet pick up for marathon and half marathon racers will be Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Schroon Lake Central School. There will be a running expo at the same time as well as local craft vendors. There will be a pasta dinner, open to runners and others, that night at 5:30 at Word of Life. Tickets are available at the expo and at the door. A pair of course records fell during the 11th annual Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival Sept. 16 in Schroon Lake. David Herr of Canaan, Vt., took advantage of cool weather to win the marathon in 2 hours, 36 minutes, 55 seconds. That broke the old mark for the 26.2-mile course set by James Garrett in the
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Hague Oktoberfest promises fun for everyone HAGUE — Hague will host Oktoberfest 2009 on Saturday, Sept. 26. The celebration will be held noon to 6 p.m. in the Hague Town Park in downtown Hague at the intersection of Route 9N and Route 8. Oktoberfest 2009 will feature beer from several local microbreweries, live music, German and other festival food vendors, a children’s activity tent and festival games for the adults. According to Supervisor Dan Belden, “Oktoberfest is a wonderful opportunity for people from around the region to discover the exciting things that are going on in this North Country jewel. Aside from the intrinsic beauty of our lakeside location, this is a community where the generations play together, from the littlest kids to the seniors. At Oktoberfest, the residents, local businesses, and civic groups all to come together in a coordinated effort to showcase all that’s really special about Hague on Lake George.” Glens Falls-based Davidson
Brothers Brewery will be among the participating microbreweries. They will feature their Dacker Adirondack Ale, a traditional blonde malt, Irish Red, an Irish-style ale and other seasonal brews. There will be live music on the main stage throughout the festivities featuring German O o m - P a h bands, polka music and dancing, and N o r t h Country bluegrass. The 12-piece Inseldudler band from Champlain Valley will anchor the music program. The Inseldudler band from Champlain Valley will play Oom-Pah favorites and polkas throughout the afternoon. Vermont-based Fire in the Kitchen will play at the event as well, featuring Green Mountain clogger Kristen Bolton. There will be a special program for the children at 3:30
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p.m. with lumberjacks and whistles. The grand finale will be a bluegrass jam featuring many local favorites. There will be activities for children of all ages. The Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks will be providing counselors and activities in the Kids' Activity Tent with games and fall favorites like face painting, p u m p k i n crafts, sack races, obstacle course and a brand new H a g u e Coloring Book created by many well-known North Country artists. For the adults, the woman who can carry the most full beer steins for 50 yards will be crowned Miss Oktoberfest. She will lead one of the teams in a tug-of-war. The opposing team will be led by the winner of the Keg Tossing Contest. There will also be a pop-a-
shot at the politician of your choice at the dunking booth. Food vendors will provide great home-cooked German fair and festival foods such as German brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad and Belgian frites (French fries in a cone). The Hague business community has really come together to support the event. Local restaurants will feature Oktoberfest-themed dinner specials on Sept. 26. The Juniper Store and Gallery at Hague Creek will stay open late for shoppers wishing to take advantage of the discount coupons available in ads and on the “Specials” page at the Oktoberfest website. The Locust Inn and Hague Motel will feature weekend special — - three nights for the price of two. The festivities will happen rain or shine under the tents in the Hague Park on the shores of Lake George. Visit the Oktoberfest website for more details at http://www.visithague.com/o ktoberfest.htm.
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The Iron Center Museum in Port Henry PORT HENRY — There’s a special significance to the Iron Center Museum this year. The community is celebrating its bicentennial. The Iron Center Museum in Port Henry brings the industrial history of Moriah to life. Located at Park Place, adjacent to the Moriah town hall, the museum gives visitors a glimpse at the iron ore mining and railroad industries when they flourished in the community. It’s open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon to 3 p.m. through October. The museum opened in 1998 and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Besides an exhibition area, the museum has an office, an upstairs research area, rest rooms and a gift shop. Outside the museum building, a locomotive, iron ore car and caboose are on display on a length of track. A highlight of the museum is a scale diorama of the circa 1960 Republic Steel mine yard in Mineville. The model was created by William Kissan of Westport, a master modeler, Jim Kinley of Willsboro, who specializes in miniature electronics, and Brian Venne of Moriah, a model train hobbyist. Visitors to the museum experience the exhibit as if they are miners entering the yard from the change house. Visitors see all the above ground buildings with vehicles and trains that carry the ore. They also see the surrounding area painted on the walls as murals—east, west, north and south of the mine yard. Elaine Sears of Crown Point is painting the walls. Also contained in the exhibit are underground mining operations that
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depict the different eras, from digging to blasting to drilling to, finally, the use of heavy motorized equipment underground. During the period depicted by the model, the early 1960s, Republic Steel employed about 450 men—250 underground and 200 in the mine yard—in Mineville. At that time miners had reached a depth of 2,400 feet below the level of Lake Champlain. New this year are a slide show on the old Arctic City movie industry and the recent episodes of Star Trek, being filmed in Port Henry. Moriah officially became a town Feb. 12, 1808, when the state legislature approved Moriah’s request to become separate from the town of Crown Point. Moriah traces its history to the 18th Century. After the Treaty of 1763, soldiers were given land by King George for their service in the French and Indian War. Iron ore was discovered in those lands, lumber and grist mills sprang up, farms started, furnaces were built, and the shipping of ore started, first by water, then by railroad. Many families came to work in the iron ore mining industry, which flourished from around 1824-1971. Mines were privately owned, then became the property of Witherbee-Sherman & Co., and finally in 1938 the Republic Steel Corporation. In the late 1800s and early 1900s most of the large hotels, homes, churches and schools were built, many still existing today.
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AppleFolkFest at Penfield Museum IRONVILLE — AppleFolkFest will conclude the 2008 season at the Penfield Museum. Slated for Oct. 12 , it’ll feature a craft fair and flea market 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as well as chili and apple desserts starting at 11 a.m. Located in the Crown Point hamlet of Ironville, the Penfield Museum is the former home of Allen Penfield and reflects the 19th Century when mining dominated the regional economy. It is also the birthplace of the electrical age. The hamlet of Ironville, on the National Register of Historic Places, is listed as the “Birthplace of the Electric Age” since it is the site of the first industrial application of electricity in the United States in 1831. The electricity was provided by a simple battery known as a “wet battery,” which in turn was used to power one of Joseph Henry’s electromagnets. The electromagnet was used in Ironville to recharge the magnetic prongs on the magnetic ore separator, a machine used to remove the iron from the crushed ore. The magnet also became a novelty and people would come from miles to see it’s strength. Thomas Davenport, of Brandon, Vt., was so fascinated with the magnet at Ironville that he purchased it from Allen Penfield at a cost of $75. With the experimentation that Davenport did on that magnet, it lead to his invention of the electric motor in the mid 1830s. Central to the museum is an exact replica of a large electromagnet now in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Penfield moved his family to Crown Point in 1828 to make his fortune in the mining industry. The home he build was occupied by three generations before becoming a museum which houses a collection of 19th Century artifacts memorabilia. Crown Point iron was an indispensable product for the North in the Civil, War. Iron from Crown Point was used to construct the battleship Monitor.
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Festival of Nations taking place in Crown Point CROWN POINT — Festival of Nations and a birthday party for the Crown Point Lighthouse will be celebrated Sept. 12 and 13 at the Crown Point State Historic Site. The Festival of Nations celebrates the cultural heritage of the nations which, during the 1700s, left a lasting imprint on the Lake Champlain Valley: Canada, France, Great Britain, Native American Indian tribes, and the United States. Included are elements of national heritage including music, crafts, food, dance, games, family activities, clothing, folk life, and customs. The public festival is co-hosted by Chimney Point (Vt.) State Historic Site, Crown Point Reservation Campground, and Crown Point State Historic Site. The event hours are 9:30–2:30 for schools and 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 – 4:30 on Saturday. At the same time there will be festivities to mark the 150th anniversary of the Crown Point Lighthouse, 1858 – 2008. The Crown Point State Historic Site provides visitors with a glimpse at life in the Champlain Valley 250 years ago. The site is home to two former 18th Century forts, the French Fort St. Frederic and the British Fort Crown Point, as well as a museum and visitors center. The historic site museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and closed on Tuesday. Admission fee is $3 for people ages 12-61, $1 for those ages 5-11 and $2 for those age 62 and older. A $5-per-vehicle fee is collected at the entrance 9 a.m. – 5p.m. weekends and holidays. Construction of Fort St. Frederic was complete by 1734. It included a four-story high tower, commander’s quarters, canon, a powder magazine, bakery and other buildings surrounded by an outer stone parapet wall that was nearly square and had six corner bastions covering about
an acre. It was the base of three major French operations until July 1, 1759, when the British forced its 200man garrison to blow up the tower and retreat. The British did not build a new fort on top of the French ruins. Festival of Nations and a birthday party for Instead they took the Crown Point Lighthouse will be celethree years to brated Sept. 12 and 13 at the Crown Point construct a new State Historic Site. fort, Fort Crown Point, adjacent. A stone and timber fortress, the new fort was a half mile in circumference and shaped like a pentagon. The parade ground covered six acres and contained three stone, two-story barracks, a guard house and an armory. The 40-foot high outer wall was 22-feet thick of timber and limestone, making it Britain’s greatest military installation in North America. Americans captured the remains of the fort May 11, 1775, and its 111 canon. They transported 29 of the canon overland to Boston to lift the British siege. For more information, contact Crown Point State Historic Site call 5974666 or visit www.nysparks.com
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Ti Heritage Museum shows community’s pride and history TICONDEROGA — This marks the 10th year since the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum restoration began. “We often have to remind ourselves that the tortoise won the race over the hare,” said Joan Viault, museum president. “The good news is that we are in the ‘doing’ phase of our newest exhibit on water power created by the LaChute River, the reason for our town’s existence. It will become our primary exhibit and tell the story of our founders with pride and imagination.” The community’s industrial history is on display at the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum. The museum is located in downtown Ticonderoga on the edge of Bicentennial Park. Commonly called the “1888 Building” the museum is housed in the only remaining structure of the old Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper mill that once sprawled across most of the lower section of the town. Today the museum hosts an Adirondack gift shop and displays exhibits on the 200-year history of industries that built the town. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Columbus Day. The two primary exhibits center on Ticonderoga’s papermaking industry and the graphite used in the Dixon Ticonderoga pencils. There are also exhibits on early tools, toys and games. There are plans for a major exhibit on waterpower, family interactive programs and exhibits, and a series of temporary exhibits on major industries and inventions. The 1888 Building is an exhibit in itself. It was once headquarters to the International Paper Co. mill that operated along the adjacent LaChute River. When IP moved its mill a few miles north of the hamlet, the building was given to the town. The museum board leases the building. In the past few years the building has received a $100,000 facelift and there are ongoing plans for further improvements.
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Footrace at Fort Ticonderoga to be contested TICONDEROGA — The fourth annual Footrace at Fort Ticonderoga will be contested Saturday, Sept. 20. The event is a scenic, cross-country 5K (3.1 miles) course. It features varied terrain of grass and gravel near the shores of Lake Champlain, on the historic Fort Ticonderoga peninsula, finishing on the parade ground inside the walls of the fort. The race will begin at 10 a.m. Race day check-in and late registration will be 8:30-9:45 a.m. Entry fee is $15, $17 on race day. T shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 registrants. The race also includes a three-member team event. Each runner and two spectators will receive complimentary admission to Fort Ticonderoga on race day. Fifers and drummers will hail the finishers. For more information contact Matt Karkoski at 585-7206 evenings or Email mhski@verizon.net Entry forms are available on line at www.lachute.us The race will benefit the Duane Crammond Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards a $1,000 scholarship each year to a Ticonderoga High School alumnus who has competed in cross country and/or track. Sponsored by the LaChute Road Runners, the Duane Crammond Memorial Scholarship is named for a former Ti High running stalwart. Crammond died in a car accident in 2005 at age 24. Crammond, the valedictorian of the Ti High Class of 1999, was a cross country and track champion in high school. He went on to become an honor student at RPI, where he majored in engineering and was captain of the college’s cross country team. He was also the leading distance runner on RPI’s indoor and outdoor track teams. He was also a member of the Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps. After graduation from college, Crammond dominated local races. In 2003 he won the Montcalm Mile in Ticonderoga and the Race the Train event in North Creek. He was third in the Whiteface Uphill Run in Wilmington, fourth in the Prospect Mountain Road Race in Lake George and fifth in the Lake George to Bolton Adirondack Distance Run. He capped that season by winning the Adirondack Marathon in Schroon Lake. In 2007 the race attracted more than 100 runners from seven states and Canada to the historic fort. Matthew Haringa of Brighton, Mass., won the 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) cross country race in 17 minutes, 54 seconds. Pamela DelSignore of Gansevoort was the top woman, finishing in 21:50. The big winner, though, was the scholarship fund, which raised more than $2,300.
The fourth annual Footrace at Fort Ticonderoga will be contested Saturday, Sept. 20.The race will benefit the Duane Crammond Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards a $1,000 scholarship each year to a Ticonderoga High School alumnus who has competed in cross country and/or track. Pictured above, Duane Crammond wins the Adirondack Marathon in Schroon Lake.
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Fall is a special time at King’s Garden TICONDEROGA — Fall is harvest time, which makes it special at the King’s Garden. The garden’s many vegetables and flowers are, literally, ripe for the picking. The King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga attracts thousands of visitors each year. It’s open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is included in admission to the fort. It offers self-guided tours and group tours by calling585-2821 in advance. In the years following World War I, Americans experienced a time of heady optimism, economic prosperity and sweeping social change. Marian Coffin’s King’s Garden is born of these attitudes. One of the first female landscape architecture students, she found her niche designing private gardens and became one of the most sought after landscape architects on the East coast. The one acre Colonial Revival style garden of the Pell estate at Fort Ticonderoga represented her fashionable garden designs of the early 1920s. As the outdoor showplace of Stephen and Sarah Pell’s restored summer home, the Pavilion, the King’s Garden delighted socialites, politicians, foreign dignitaries, and even silent film stars who were guests at their private manor. Lawn tennis and croquet were popular pastimes and the cool shade of the teahouse offered a tranquil retreat. The garden was featured in popular magazines of the time as there was growing interest in historic preservation and also the lifestyles of the privileged. The features of the King’s Garden were arranged so that when viewed from the raised porch, the overall effect would be that of a Turkish carpet – colors and patterns arranged in repetition, mirroring one another and flowing seamlessly together. Linear features are softened by arches and curves, and a central reflecting pool balances the composition. The beds are framed by a kilnfired brick wall erected in 1910, and punctuated by elm trees in each corner of the grassy central lawn that is defined by a low barberry hedge. Numerous annuals and perennials guaranteed a colorful display throughout the summer. While the framework of the garden remained essentially in place, the next generation of the Pell family that resided in the Pavilion modified the garden to suit their tastes. While still a celebrated garden, much of Marian Coffin’s influence had given way to a “modern” garden. It would take nearly 75 years for this ‘Masterwork American Garden’ from the Country Place Era of the early 1920s to be reborn. Guided by Marian Coffin’s original planting plan that is archived at Fort Ticonderoga’s Thompson-Pell Research Center, restoration efforts have achieved a garden that is once again a reflection of her style. Guided tours of the estate grounds and Garden are offered daily.
The Children’s Garden, part of the King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga, features a mini corn maze, animal topiaries, sunflower house and a pickle patch. Outside the walls of the formal garden, three Discovery Gardens invite guests to enjoy numerous varieties of vegetables, fruits and flowers. A military Garrison Garden displays crops that were grown in the original King’s Garden of 1756 that fed the French troops stationed at the fort. The Native American themed “Three Sisters Garden” shows the relationship of three staple crops grown together in an ancient planting technique, while Sister Corn, Sister Bean, and Sister Squash watch over children who enter the living wigwam of Sister Bean. The popular Children’s Garden features a mini corn maze, animal topiaries, sunflower house and a pickle patch. New varieties of flowers and vegetables are featured each year, all surrounded by hundreds of marigolds. In addition to the gardens, an historic greenhouse, columned gazebo, 300 year-old wrought iron gate and numerous quiet picnicking spots are found by those who explore the estate’s grounds. Visitation to the King’s Garden is included with admission to Fort Ticonderoga. The Garden is located in the shadow of the Fort on the west shore of Lake Champlain. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Revolutionary War reenactment at Fort Ti museum with more than 30,000 artifacts, drew more than 86,000 visitors last summer. The 2,000-acre not-for-profit historic site also includes the Log House Restaurant and Museum Store, the Thompson-Pell Research Center that houses the administrative offices and the research library with over 13,000 rare books and manuscripts, the Pavilion, which is slated for future restoration, and the King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga, the 18th-century garrison garden, a children’s garden and the Native American garden. Interpreters in period uniforms tell the story of the fort throughout the day. Weather permitting, they will offer a musket demonstration. Fort Ticonderoga offers numerous education programs, lectures, symposia, and reenactment. More than 7,000 school-age children receive education programs both at the fort and in area schools. Fort Ticonderoga was built by
the French from 1755-1759 and called Fort Carillon, located above the narrow choke-point between Lake Champlain and Lake George, which controlled the major north-south inland water "highway" during the 18th century. Due to this strategic location the fort was the “key to the continent” as the superpowers of the 18th century, the French and the British, contested for empire in North America. On July 8, 1758, the fort was successfully defended by French forces under the command of the Marquis de Montcalm despite overwhelming British forces led by General Abercrombie. This was France’s greatest victory in the Seven Years' War and a humiliating and devastating defeat for the British. The following year, the British did defeat the French at Fort Carillon under General Amherst. Information on Fort Ticonderoga can be found at www.fort-ticonderoga.org or by calling 585-2821.
Fort Ticonderoga will host its annual Revolutionary War encampment Sept. 6 and 7. Reenactors portraying British, German, Continental, and Native forces depict the war for (and against) American independence. just over 3,000 French forces under the Marquis de Montcalm to defeat the 16,000 troops under British Major General James Abercrombie in 1758. Fort Ticonderoga, site of America’s first victory in the Revolutionary War, is now one of the region’s top tourist attractions. The fort, which features a restored 18th century fort and a
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Whitehall: Birthplace of the Navy and home to Bigfoot(?) WHITEHALL — Whitehall is well known as the birthplace of the U.S. Navy. Less known is that it’s the home to Bigfoot. That’s right. Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, has been sighted so many times in the area the community celebrates with a Sasquatch Fall Festival each September. The event features a lecture by a Bigfoot researcher as well as games, music food and a bass tournament. For information call the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce at 888203-8622. Capitalizing on its location at the southern end of Lake Champlain, Whitehall boasts a long and proud history. Founded in 1759 as the colonial town of Skenesboro by British Army Captain Philip Skene, Whitehall became the first permanent settlement on Lake Champlain—a heritage celebrated by the Skenesborough Museum. An important center of maritime trade, Skene developed lake travel north to reach the West Indies via Quebec. On May 9, 1775, Skenesboro was captured by American forces in the first aggressive revolutionary war action in New York State. Skene’s trading schooner became the first ship of the US Navy when it was taken to Crown Point, armed and used under the leadership of Col. Benedict Arnold to capture a British ship renamed Enterprise on May 8, 1775. In 1776, Congress ordered Gen. Philip Schuyler to construct a fleet of ships capable of countering an expected British invasion. This first US Naval fleet of 13 ships added to the four already patrolling Lake Champlain, was constructed during the summer of 1776. Led by Benedict Arnold, the action of this fleet at the battle of Vancour in October of that year caused a delaying action that ultimately saved
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