named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Lake George Battlefield Moments
Weekly radio program and podcast series featuring historians and guests discussing key events and figures in the region’s history, available on the Alliance’s YouTube channel.
Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center
Seasonal museum with artifacts and exhibits on the park’s military history, opened in May 2022 and operated in partnership with state agencies.
Monument Restoration and Preservation
Ongoing initiative to restore and maintain historic sculptures and markers in the park, including the 1903 bronze monuments and the 2025 refurbishment of three major works.
Public Educational Events and Tours
Hosts guided tours, lectures, and commemorative events featuring historians, reenactments, and community programs tied to key historical anniversaries.
Reinterment of Continental Soldiers
Project to honor and memorialize 44 Continental soldiers who died in 1776 at a smallpox hospital on the site, with a planned reinterment and memorial dedication in 2026.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 3 activities
- Hosting annual organizational and public meetingsHosts an annual August meeting that includes trustee elections, a walking tour of the park, and a guest speaker on regional history.
- Hosting commemorative ceremonies and reenactmentsOrganizes annual and special commemorative events including Memorial Day ceremonies honoring soldiers from 1755 to the present, reenactments of historical events such as Henry Knox’s Noble Artillery Train, and public readings of the Declaration of Independence.
- Providing public education programs on regional and Revolutionary War historyOrganizes public lectures, guided tours, and programs featuring award-winning historians and special guests to educate the public on the historical significance of the Lake George battlefield and related events, including the Battle of Lake George and Henry Knox’s Noble Artillery Train.
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Preserving and restoring historical monuments and markersRefurbishes and rededicates historic bronze sculptures, dioramas, and historical markers at Lake George Battlefield Park, including works originally created in 1903 and new markers commemorating events such as Carleton's Raid and the capture of Fort George.
- Supporting public access to historical informationMaintains and provides access to articles, media collections, and online content detailing historical events and figures associated with the Lake George Battlefield Park and Fort George.
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Conducting archaeological research at historic military sitesFacilitates archaeological digs and resumes surveys at 18th-century military sites within the Lake George Battlefield Park to uncover and interpret historical evidence.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operating a visitor center and museum for historical interpretationOperates the Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center and Interpretive Center, opened in 2021 and 2022, featuring exhibits, artifacts, and dioramas on the site's historical significance, including the Battle of Lake George and Fort George. The center welcomed over 2,500 visitors in its first year.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Producing historical media contentProduces a weekly radio program and podcast titled “Lake George Battlefield Moments,” distributed via YouTube, featuring discussions on battlefield history with Alliance Trustees and special guests.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Reinterring remains of colonial soldiersOrganized and conducted the reinterment of 44 Continental soldiers and associated personnel who died in 1776 at a military hospital on the park site, including a planned ceremony in May 2026.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$127K92%
Program service revenue$7801%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$172K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +165.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BRUCE VENTER — DIRECTOR
- JAY LEVENSON — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET MANNIX — DIRECTOR
- PAT NILES — DIRECTOR
- RUSSELL BELLICO — DIRECTOR
- TODD EARL — DIRECTOR
- VINNIE CROSITTO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Adirondack Park Agency Government — Approved a plan to add a memorial plaza to Lake George Battlefield Park.
- Chapman Museum Partner — Collaborated on a discussion program regarding the "Repose of the Fallen" memorial project.
- Fort Ticonderoga Partner — Collaborated on programs commemorating Henry Knox's artillery march.
- Fort William Henry Conference Center Partner — Hosted a "Last of the Mohicans" program in collaboration with the Alliance.
- Glens Falls Chronicle Partner — Media partner covering historical lectures and events hosted by the Alliance.
- Glens Falls Post Star Partner — Media partner covering Alliance events and programs.
- Lake George Examiner Partner — Media partner reporting on Alliance public programs and presentations.
- Lake George Living Partner — Media partner publishing articles on Alliance memorial activities.
- Lake George Mirror Partner — Media partner covering Alliance events, donations, and educational initiatives.
- Lake George Park Commission Government — Collaborates with the Lake George Park Commission, which has a new headquarters at the park.
- Lake George Park Commission Government — Partners with the Alliance and State DEC to support visitor experiences at the Battlefield Park.
- New York Almanack Partner — Media partner featuring content on Revolutionary War archaeology.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Announced finalization of a plan to preserve historic remains at Lake George Battlefield Park.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates with the Alliance in the preservation and interpretation of Lake George Battlefield Park.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Partner agency with which the Alliance collaborates on the preservation and interpretation of Lake George Battlefield Park.
- Parks & Trails New York Funder — Awarded a grant to support the new visitor center.
- Senator Charles Schumer Government — Visited the park and reaffirmed support for the reinterment project.
- Solomon Trust Funder — Provided grant funding to support the development of a new visitor center.
- State Museum Government — Works with the Alliance and State DEC to support visitor experiences at the Battlefield Park.
- Town of Lake George Government — Organized a committee that collaborated with the State and historical associations to design a memorial for reinterred Continental soldiers.
- US Army Government — Sought support from the US Army for the reinterment of colonial soldiers' remains.
- WAMC Partner — Media partner reporting on reinterment of Continental Army soldier remains.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Archaeology-Based Public Educationmethodology: archaeology_based_educationBy integrating archaeological research with public interpretation, the organization deepens public understanding of 18th-century military history because tangible, evidence-based narratives increase credibility and engagement with the past.
- Community-Engaged Interpretive Educationmethodology: interpretive-educationBy using interpretive centers, exhibits, storytelling, and literature to convey historical narratives, the organization promotes public understanding and preservation support because accessible, multi-format education increases historical literacy and emotional resonance.
- Experiential Historical Engagementmethodology: experiential_historical_engagementBy enabling people to walk the same paths as historical figures, the organization fosters deeper appreciation and emotional connection to the site, which in turn drives public support for preservation because embodied experience strengthens historical empathy and stewardship motivation.
- Inclusive Historical Narrativemethodology: inclusive-historical-narrativeBy highlighting Indigenous history and the displacement of Native peoples, the organization provides a more complete and truthful account of the region’s past, which fosters broader public relevance and support for preservation because inclusive storytelling increases community identification and ethical legitimacy.
- Memorial-Integrated Preservationmethodology: memorial-integrated preservationBy integrating memorial spaces and dignified reinterment into battlefield preservation, the organization honors military and human history, strengthening public respect and support for conservation because commemoration imbues sites with moral and emotional significance.