LAKE GEORGE HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hands-on History at Fort William Henry: Homeschool Day on Lake George
A family-focused educational day at Fort William Henry Museum featuring demonstrations, crafts, and $10 admission for homeschool students.
Hands-on History at Fort William Henry: Homeschool Day on Lake George.
Homeschool Day at Fort William Henry Museum in Lake George is a compact, family-oriented history program that pairs scheduled demonstrations and talks with hands-on crafts and self-guided exploration—designed as an accessible field trip for homeschool students and their accompanying adults.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live Musket, Cannon and Medical Talks
The morning program includes a sequence of period demonstrations and talks—musket and cannon demonstrations followed by a surgery talk—that give students direct exposure to historical interpretation and living-history techniques.
Make & Take Crafts and Recruitment Activity
Afternoon activities include a make-and-take crafts session and a King’s Army recruitment presentation that let students engage with material culture and the museum’s interpretive programming.
Self-Guided Exploration and Photo Time
Guests have a dedicated period to self-guide through the museum and then time for photos and independent exploration later in the day, allowing families to follow their curiosity at their own pace.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The schedule unfolds like a short, lively school day: check-in in the morning, a sequence of short presentations and demonstrations before a midday break for a BYO brown-bag lunch and Q&A, then hands-on crafts and recruitment activities in the early afternoon—followed by open time to explore the museum and take photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day works for—and who it doesn't
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a BYO brown-bag lunch for the scheduled lunch period at 12:30 PM.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much is admission for homeschool students?
All homeschool students receive $10 admission during Homeschool Days.
Do parents or guardians have to pay?
Parents, guardians and friends can join for free when accompanying homeschool students.
Where and when do we check in?
Check-in is at Fort William Henry Museum, 46 Canada Street, Lake George NY 12845; doors open for check-in at 9:30 AM.
How long does Homeschool Day last?
The listed duration for the program is approximately 4 hours (+/+).
Is there a scheduled lunch time?
Yes—there is a BYO brown-bag lunch and Q&A scheduled at 12:30 PM.