The Lake George Historical Association originated in 1895 and evolved into the New York State Historical Society and in 1964, the Lake George Historical Association.  When those interested in forming an historical society came together in the early 1960s they did so with the common goal of saving the Old Warren County Court House from the “wrecking ball.”  Located at Canada and Amherst Streets in Lake George Village, this 1845 brick structure became the perfect home for the Lake George Historical Association and its collection of historical artifacts - and with that LGHA established the Lake George Historical Association Museum.

The Museum is a popular attraction and provides a means of discovery to the rich past of Lake George's rich history; the Historical Association's web site introduces you the historical sites and events of the region.  No Admission Fee

The Museum features an 1845 court room, 1845 jail cells, an 1868 sculpture of General Ulysses S. Grant as a Lieutenant, President Abraham Lincoln, and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton depicted by John Rogers, and many more artifacts.  The Museum also houses a bookstore filled with fiction and non-fiction on the Adirondacks and the Lake George region.  History buffs are encouraged to view the Museum's site, which is filled with pictures of historical interest.  It is a great introduction to Lake George and to the Museum before a visit.

2005 Hours:  May 21 thru June--Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July & August--Fridays, Saturdays & Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Closed Sundays and Mondays); September--Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; October 1-16--Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.