Welcome to the September edition of news
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Letter from our staff:The end summer is near, but fall is just getting in gear! September brings to Lake George a variety of events for the entire family. Of note are the car show and balloon festival. This month, we bring you some background on sailing Lake George and the history of steam boats in the region. Be sure to take advantage of special offerings from local businesses. And look for a special edition of this newsletter on September 15 with special fall savings from local businesses! Also look for tips on free and inexpensive activities for the family. There are opportunities in many places - and we aim to bring you the best resources! Remember, at any time, you can review this newsletter as well as a full listing of businesses serving the area, travel tips and more online from the website www.lakegeorgevalues.com. Sincerely, |
Spotlight on history: Full Steam AheadMany visitors to Lake George enjoy the variety of cruises available on the region's passenger boats. Probably most famous is the steam boat. The Lake George Steamboat Company began to operate as a commerical shipping company on Lake George in 1817. The first Lake George steamboat was the James Caldwell. The James Caldwell burned at her berth at Caldwell in 1821. The Minne-Ha-Ha launched in the spring of 1857, and resembled modern steamboats. She had two decks and a capacity of about 400 passengers. The Minne-Ha-Ha was the last wood-burner on the lake with round trip requiring 6 cords of wood. Following the Civil War, the Steamboat Company became part of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad System. The railroad owned and operated the Lake George passenger boats for 68 years (1871-1939). During this time, the Sagamore and the Horicon II were built. The Great Depression of the 1930s drastically reduced the Lake George passenger business and the advent of World War II brought the boat business to its knees. The Sagamore was scrapped in 1937, and then the Horicon. The Company’s remaining vessel, the Mohican, was sold to Captain George Stafford and ran a limited summer schedule during the war years. Captain Wilbur Dow renovated the Mohican in 1947; brought a World War II vessel onto the lake in three sections and converted her to passenger service as the Ticonderoga in 1950; and built out the Steel Pier in Lake George Village in 1954 to the boundaries of the company's land grant from King George III of England. He again renovated the Mohican in 1967, built the sternwheeler Minne-Ha-Ha in 1969 and, following an eleven-year construction effort, placed the Lac du Saint Sacrement in service in 1989. Learn more at http://www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com/history.html |
New and notable business listings:
Be sure to learn about the services these and other local businesses have to offer during your trip to Lake George. Check the website at www.LakeGeorgeValues.com often, as new businesses and values are added often!
Advance Look Building Inspections & Environmental Testing
East Cove Restaurant
Gourmet Cafe
Memory Manor Bed & Breakfast
Special Values
Be sure to take advantage of local businesses offering special values.
East Cove Restaurant offers a special discount to website visitors.
Look for a special Fall Values edition of this newsletter coming on Septemer 15!
Celebrate Harvest Day in the King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga
As the leaves begin to change color, the weather turns crisp and fall approaches, the gardens at Fort Ticonderoga are awash with vegetables and flowers ready for harvest. To celebrate, bring your family to The King's Garden at Fort Ticonderoga for Harvest Day on September 17 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This full day of activities for all ages is included with regular admission to Fort Ticonderoga. Learn more at www.fort-ticonderoga.org.
Travel Tips: Road Work Ahead
Road work is a particularly sensitive topic in the North Country these days. Not only is the well-planned construction on I-90 in and around Albany in full swing this summer, but heavy rains early this summer caused mud slides along the Northway, I-87 north of Lake George requiring ongoing construction. And a dam break in Fort Ann caused Route 149 to Vermont to be closed for a period, with ongoing improvement measures to the area. Be sure to stay informed of the latest traffic information. Our favorite website is local television news website, Capital News 9. Check out their traffic information to plan your trip to be safe and hassle-free well ahead of time. And another tip - they offer great graphics and weather web cameras, so you can get a glimpse at your forecast while you are there!
Value of the month: Spotlight on EducationFort Ticonderoga is sponsoring its Third Annual Teacher Open House on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 - 3:00. All teachers with a valid school I.D. or a letter of introduction on school letterhead from their principal will receive complimentary admission along with their immediate family. The day provides an introduction to Fort Ticonderoga for teachers wishing to enrich their classroom teaching. |
Did you know?
Up Yonda Farm offers an array of educational and outdoor opportunities. For just $3, take part in these types of programs: Meadow Sweep,Monarch Watch, Out and About outdoor fun , Autumn Hike, Super Predators of the United States.
Calendar Highlights
Special events during September include:
Sept. 2-3 - 1000 Acres Labor Day Rodeo Weekend
September 3-5 - Lake George Boat Sale Presented by Dockside Landing Lake George Forum, Rt. 9, Lake George
September 3-4 - Arts & Craft Show 9 AM-4 PM - Town Hall, Bolton Landing
September 5 - Saratoga Race Track Last day of racing - Post-time 1 PM - Saratoga Springs
Sept. 5,12,19,26 - Farmer's Market Elks Lodge, Cronin Rd., Queensbury - 3-6 PM
September 9-11 - Adirondack Nationals Car Show Sponsored by Albany Rods & Kustoms Car Club
Sept. 9-11 - Adirondack Vette Fest Roaring Brook Ranch Resort, Rt. 9N, Lake George - Fri. 4:30 PM; Sat. 9 AM-5 PM; Sun. 9 AM-3 PM
Sept. 9 - Elvis Tribute Dinner Lac Du St. Sacrement, Lake George Steamboat Co., Beach Rd., Lake George - 6:30-9:30 PM
September 10-11 - Adirondack Corvette Club Display Lake George Village
Sept. 10-11 - Revolutionary War Encampment, Fort Ticonderoga
September 10 - Fireworks Lake George Village
September 11 - Tour of Historic Sites along Lake Shore Dr.
September 15-18 - The Lake George Boat Show Lake George Forum
Sept. 17-18 - Oktoberfest at the Great Escape Amusement Park Rt. 9, Queensbury
Sept. 17-18 - Encampment of Colonial Regiment Fort William Henry
Sept. 17-18 - Lake George Jazz Festival Shepard Park
Sept. 17-18 - 250th Anniversary of the French & Indian War Commenoration Battlefield Park, Beach Rd., Lake George
September 22-25 - 33rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival 4-day event featuring hundreds of balloons - Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury
Sept. 23-25 - Northeast Power Sports Expo Lake George Forum
September 24-25 - Oktoberfest at the Great Escape Great Escape Amusement Park, Rt. 9, Queensbury
September 24 - Fireworks Lake George Village - 8:30 PM
September 24-25 - Lakeside Craft Festival Beach Rd., Lake George Village
September 24 - Vintage Race Boat Regatta & Parade Boat parade & exhibit - Lake George Village
September 24 - "Moonglow" Hot Air Balloons by night-8 PM, fireworks-9 PM - Beach Rd., Lake George Village
Sept. 24 - Colors of Fall Craft & Food Festival
September 25 - "A Taste of the North Country"
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