Renovated historical marker will be unveiled to launch a new initiative

The historical marker on the manicured lawn of the old courthouse in Lake George Village, while not nearly as old as the 1845 building that sits on it, is showing signs of wear. The blue paint was faded and peeling. Rust speckled the exposed metal. On Friday, April 27, local officials and historical organizations will gather outside the courthouse to unveil a restored marker. The ceremony kicks off an initiative by city officials, the school district and historical organizations to restore dozens of historic landmarks in the Lake George region.

The date of the unveiling is significant. Since 2021, the last Friday in April has been celebrated as National Historical Marker Day. Created by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, the day is a service-oriented event that offers those who want to recognize and preserve history the opportunity to join like-minded people in cleaning and maintaining historic landmarks. In a news release, Alex Parrott, president of the Lake George Historical Association, said, “Restoring these signs will help the public better understand the important events that occurred in the Lake George region. This project illustrates the dedication of the organizations involved in raising awareness of the importance of the area’s history.”

John DiNuzzo, president of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, has expressed his belief that the Lake George area is not only a recreational destination, but also has the potential to be a cultural center that attracts heritage tourists attracted by the rich history and importance of the region in the region. the formation of the nation. In comments about the historic markers restoration program, DiNuzzo says, “The historic markers collectively tell tourists the story of all that happened here, so it is appropriate to have signage that catches their attention by being easy to read and appealing to the eye .”

The unveiling ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM on the lawn of the Old Courthouse, 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Scheduled speakers include Village of Lake George Mayor Ray Perry, City of Lake George Councilor Marisa Muratori, Lake George Junior-Senior High School Principal Francis Cocozza, Lake George Historical Association President Alex Parrott and President of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance John DiNuzzo .

Anyone wishing to assist with the historic markers restoration program can email the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance at [email protected] or the Lake George Historical Association at [email protected].

Featured image: The Old Courthouse Historic Landmark before it was renovated/courtesy of LGBPA

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