A costumed interpreter takes part in a cannon-firing demonstration at Fort William Henry in Lake George, N.Y. The museum regularly demonstrates the black-powder artillery and muskets used during the French and Indian War. During the French siege in August 1757, artillery was moved to within about 150 yards of the fort, while repeated firing caused some of the defenders’ own guns to fail before Lt. Col. George Monro surrendered on Aug. 9. [Photo: S Cobaugh, Aug. 22, 2026]
A costumed interpreter takes part in a cannon-firing demonstration at Fort William Henry in Lake George, N.Y. The museum regularly demonstrates the black-powder artillery and muskets used during the French and Indian War. During the French siege in August 1757, artillery was moved to within about 150 yards of the fort, while repeated firing caused some of the defenders’ own guns to fail before Lt. Col. George Monro surrendered on Aug. 9. [Photo: S Cobaugh, Aug. 22, 2026]
![A costumed interpreter takes part in a cannon-firing demonstration at Fort William Henry in Lake George, N.Y. The museum regularly demonstrates the black-powder artillery and muskets used during the French and Indian War. During the French siege in August 1757, artillery was moved to within about 150 yards of the fort, while repeated firing caused some of the defenders’ own guns to fail before Lt. Col. George Monro surrendered on Aug. 9. [Photo: S Cobaugh, Aug. 22, 2026]](https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/10931370/2000_6a903dfc00c8e.png)