What’s in store
This tentative agenda offers a preview of the two-day gathering, including sessions, networking opportunities, and field experiences designed to connect and inspire participants. A detailed schedule will be shared closer to the event as programming and speakers are confirmed.
Friday, September 18
- Field trip Options: 10:00 – 12:00pm
- Registration: 1:00pm
- Afternoon sessions: 2:00-3:30pm
- Happy Hour : 4:30-6:00pm
- Dinner and speakers: 6:00pm
Saturday, September 19
- Registration: 7:00am
- Breakfast: 8:00am
- General Session/keynote: 9:00-10:30am
- Morning sessions: 10:30-11:45am
- Lunch/awards presentation and networking: 12:00-1:30pm
- Afternoon sessions: 1:45-3:00pm
- General session: 3:15-4:00pm
- Closing remarks: 4:00pm
- Optional post-conference field trip
Field trips
Choose from guided experiences that bring the region’s history and natural beauty to life, from walking tours of Lake George Battlefield Park and Fort William Henry to a scenic hike at Moreau Lake State Park. Each field trip offers a unique opportunity to explore while learning from knowledgeable guides about preservation and stewardship.
Lake George Battlefield Park
Just a short walk from the conference venue, this guided field trip offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the region’s most historically significant landscapes.
Led by the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, participants will take a 1–2 hour walking tour covering approximately ¾ mile, beginning and ending at the park’s museum (75 Fort George Road). The tour will highlight the park’s layered history, including the newly established Reinterment of the Battlefield Dead memorial site, expected to open in May 2026, where soldiers recovered from the battlefield have been respectfully reburied.
The park is located roughly ¼ mile from the Fort William Henry Conference Center, making it an easy walk for most attendees. Parking is also available at the museum for those who prefer to drive.
fort william henry
Located adjacent to the conference center, Fort William Henry offers a chance to step directly into the region’s rich colonial history.
This field trip will explore the reconstructed fort and its surrounding grounds, providing context for the pivotal events of the French and Indian War that took place here in 1757. Participants will learn about the fort’s history, its strategic role along the Lake George corridor, and how interpretation and preservation efforts help bring this history to life for modern visitors.
moreau lake state park
Stretch your legs at Moreau Lake State Park, where participants will experience the natural beauty that makes this park a favorite destination in the southern Adirondacks.
Led by Friends of Moreau and Park Staff, this hike will explore the park’s forested landscape while highlighting stewardship efforts, visitor use, and the role partnerships play in caring for and enhancing public lands. Along the way, participants will learn about the park’s natural features, management strategies, and opportunities for Friends groups and community partners to support programming and conservation.
warren county bikeway
Enjoy a scenic ride along the Warren County Bikeway, a premier multi-use trail that connects the foothills of the Adirondacks to the shores of Lake George.
Originally built in 1978 along the former route of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, this 9.4-mile paved path holds the distinction of being the first “rail trail” in New York State. This guided excursion will highlight the trail’s transition from a historic industrial corridor to a vital recreational resource, showcasing its role in regional connectivity and outdoor tourism.
The bikeway is located less than ½ mile from the Fort William Henry Conference Center, making it easily accessible for attendees. Participants are welcome to bring their own bicycles, and information regarding local bike rental options will be provided soon.