Standing at the head of Lake George, Fort William Henry was the scene of one of the French and Indian War’s most infamous sieges. In August 1757, Montcalm’s French and Native allies forced its surrender—only for tragedy to follow.

Standing at the head of Lake George, Fort William Henry was the scene of one of the French and Indian War’s most infamous sieges. In August 1757, Montcalm’s French and Native allies forced its surrender—only for tragedy to follow.