Haunted Fort William Henry Ghost Hunt, Lake George, New York
$149.00
Investigate the fort at the heart of The Last of the Mohicans after dark. Besieged in 1757, surrendered, and burned to the ground, Fort William Henry was rebuilt on the very ground where soldiers fought, suffered and died. Today guides report phantom footsteps, slamming doors and voices ordering visitors out of the powder magazine.
General Admission, 8PM to 2AM ET: $149 per person. Exclusive after-hours access, structured sessions led by experienced investigators, professional equipment, snacks and refreshments, and free time to investigate on your own.
Tickets are extremely limited!
18 & over only, or from 16 with a responsible adult.
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Haunted Fort William Henry Ghost Hunt
A Siege. A Surrender. A Massacre That Inspired The Last of the Mohicans. The Soldiers Never Marched Home
At the southern tip of Lake George, in the foothills of the Adirondacks, stands a timber fort with a history written in blood. Fort William Henry was one of the most fiercely contested outposts of the French and Indian War, and the events of one August in 1757 were so brutal that they became the backbone of James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel, The Last of the Mohicans.
The fort was built in 1755 on the orders of Sir William Johnson, designed by British engineer William Eyre to guard the water route between the French in Canada and the British colonies to the south. It was a frontier posting of mud, timber and disease, and sickness claimed soldiers long before any enemy did.
On August 3, 1757, the French general Louis-Joseph de Montcalm arrived with around 8,000 French regulars, Canadian militia and Native American allies. Inside, Lieutenant Colonel George Monro commanded roughly 2,300 men. For six days the fort was pounded by artillery. Cannons burst, ammunition ran low, and the reinforcements Monro begged for from nearby Fort Edward never came.
Monro surrendered on honourable terms: his garrison, along with the women and children sheltering with them, would be allowed to march to safety. They never got there. As the column left, it was attacked. Men, women and children were killed or carried off, and the true number of dead has been argued over ever since. The French then burned Fort William Henry to the ground and left the site abandoned for almost two hundred years.
When archaeologists began excavating in 1953, they found far more than musket balls. Human remains were uncovered across the site, among them British soldiers who had died of disease and wounds. Decades later, forensic anthropologists found evidence of the massacre itself written into the bones. The fort you will walk through tonight was rebuilt on that very ground.
The Spirits of Fort William Henry
Fort William Henry is part of New York State’s Haunted History Trail and has been investigated by SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, who recorded a male voice and heavy footsteps in places where no living person could have been walking. The fort’s own guides, who know every board and doorway, are often the first to tell you that some things here have never been explained.
The Limper
Guides and visitors describe uneven footsteps, one heavy and one dragging, moving through empty parts of the fort. Staff call him The Limper. During the 1950s excavations, archaeologists uncovered the skeleton of a soldier who had undergone an amputation, and many believe the footsteps belong to him.
The Slammer and the Officers
Doors here do not always stay open. A presence the guides call The Slammer is said to shut doors in the faces of staff and visitors, often with real force. In other rooms, costumed guides report being scolded by unseen voices, as though the officers who once ran this garrison still object to strangers walking through their quarters.
The Dungeon and the Powder Magazine
The dungeon once served as the fort’s field hospital, where the wounded and the sick were brought to be treated or to die. A shadowy figure has been reported here, and visitors often describe the feeling of being watched. In the powder magazine, a disembodied voice has been heard telling people to leave, and the figure of a little girl has been reported among the stone walls.
Footsteps, Voices and a Hurried Woman
Footsteps cross the barracks floors above when no one is there. A woman’s voice, known to the staff as Mary, has been heard urging “hurry up, hurry up”. Guests report cold spots, phantom cobwebs brushing their faces where no cobwebs exist, the smell of baking in the old bakery, and being pushed or grabbed by something they could not see. One visitor in the gift shop was shoved so hard she nearly fell.
After the Gates Close
By day, Fort William Henry is one of the Adirondacks’ most visited historic sites. After dark, with the crowds gone and the lake black beyond the walls, it is a very different place. For one weekend this November, we will be inside, with the lights down and the equipment running, asking the soldiers of 1757 if they are still here.
Please note that much of the fort is unheated, and Lake George in late November is cold, so dress warmly in layers.
This is the first time Haunted Rooms America has investigated Fort William Henry, and places are strictly limited. Are you brave enough to join us?
What’s Included in the Ghost Hunt
Your six-hour after-hours investigation includes:
- Exclusive after-hours access to Fort William Henry
- Structured investigation sessions led by experienced Haunted Rooms America investigators
- Use of professional paranormal equipment, including EMF detectors, EVP recorders, trigger objects, thermal imaging devices, and motion sensors
- Free time to investigate independently
- Snacks and refreshments provided
TICKETS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED
Event Details
From just $149 per person, you will enjoy the following:
- A six-hour ghost hunt with the Haunted Rooms America team,
- Exclusive after-hours access to Fort William Henry,
- Group vigils and experiments, guided by our experienced team,
- Use of our traditional and state-of-the-art paranormal equipment,
- Free time to investigate at the end of the night,
- Snacks and refreshments provided at intervals throughout the night.
Event Location: Fort William Henry, 46 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM ET
Meet up at the location at the earliest 7:30 PM. Parking details will be included in your event information email the week of the event.
Before You Arrive
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
Much of the fort is unheated and Lake George is cold in late November, so please dress warmly in layers and wear sturdy, comfortable footwear.
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
FAQ
What Should I Expect on a Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most haunted, ghost adventures or TAPS Ghost hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
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My friend and I purchased the VIP tickets for overnight experience at Belle Grove Plantation. While it was cool to be able to explore the house and grounds, the actual ghost hunt got a little boring, especially as it got later. There wasn't a formal check in or introduction and our guide read the information about the location from her notes and did not encourage the guests to interact with the equipment. She talked to the spirits and allowed us to take turns with the Estes machine but it was mostly us sitting around listening to her. We were all ready for bed by midnight. Lovely location and the room itself was beautiful. I do wish breakfast was included. Overall a neat experience but I wish it was a little more exciting and interactive.
My daughter and I booked a Haunted Rooms tour at the Rawlins, Wy Historical Prison. It was so much fun! The haunted rooms teams was amazing, they were knowledgeable with their paranormal investigation equipment. They were attentive yet also allowed us the opportunity to explore and investigate on our own as well. We got some awesome evidence. I was hit in the shoulder by a cabinet that was closed, but swung open with force. Scared the heck out of me, and the Haunted Rooms team member wasn’t able to debunk it because the cabinet door doesn’t move, even when unlatched. My daughter had her hair pulled. We had a cat ball with us that lit up on its own when we asked a spirit to touch it. We had 3 very intelligent conversations with spirits and used a spirit box with these conversations. It was seriously so much fun. I’ve always been a believer in the ability to communicate and connect with spirits, but to witness it personally without being able to debunk anything we experienced made this tour amazing. I look forward to booking again and I’m taking my son this time too.
We just completed the WY. Frontier Prison tour. We had a blast! Loved how they let you roam freely at the end of the night. Also, the use of their equipment & the snacks and refreshments provided are an added perk. Would highly recommend!
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Investigated Mortuary Manor in Toledo with my daughter. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and different techniques to attempt to communicate with spirits. The owner was very very nice and was actively trying to help in any way he could. We had a very small group of 5 so we had the run of the place. It was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal. We definitely had some activity during the night. The experience made me want to try out other locations if I can. There were a few graduation parties going on in the area the night I was there so, I’d like to go back and see what I can find when it’s a little more quiet in the beginning of the night but it was a great experience!
Bought this as a gift to my brother. I went in not expecting much but had a great time at Valerie Hill winery. We caught some pretty cool stuff and he had a great Estes session. Highly recommend.
Everything was well organized and smooth. There was no gimmick, it started off as a quiet night paranormal wise, maybe because there was a long game of soccer going on right outside. Nothing to be done about that. Mid-Orange Correctional facility is now also part sports complex. The guides demonstrate tools used for investigating and even though the night started quiet, they didn’t hype up every little sound. They debunked sounds and explained what to look for. By 1am my husband and I ran into a group that came with their own equipment and had returned to a spot they had previously had activity. They welcomed us to join them and my EMF meter flew to red pretty steadily. They brought out the dowsing rod and it pointed at me directly so I was asked if I would hold it. I have never really understood how people don’t move the rods themselves. When I held it I realized there is a sleeve on the handle. So you’re not touching the rod. The rod was very responsive and corresponded with the EMF consistently for a few minutes. Anyway, what I liked most is it seems like the community cares. Everyone in the group checked in on my comfort. It was my favorite part of the night.
My son and I had a truly unforgettable experience at the Rock Island Roadhouse. The team that ran this event were all very knowledgeable of the history of the location as well as all of the equipment that they use. There were I think around 50 people total that attended and they broke us out into 4 separate groups. The first 4 hours of the night that were spent in the group setting taking turns with each team member didn't have much activity going on, however, once we were able to explore on our own the last 2 hours, we had some AMAZING activity! We even picked up what sounded like two whispering words in response to our questions! I highly recommend this group!
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