Ahead of America 250, Governor Kathy Hochul Announced Completion of Major Lake George Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project

"Repose of the Fallen" Reinters Remains of Revolutionary War Era Patriots Uncovered at Nearby Construction Site

Project Commemorates Memorial Day and the 250TH Anniversary of the Nation

Photos of the Completed Project

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the "Repose of the Fallen" Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project during a memorial and reinterment ceremony held in the Village of Lake George. The memorial project is dedicated to several patriots believed to have been associated with the Continental Army when they died 250 years ago during the Revolutionary War. Their remains were uncovered in 2019 at a construction site and were then archived and catalogued in the NYS Museum until they were transported back to Lake George on Wednesday for reinterment at Lake George Battlefield Park. The $700,000 project was supported by a $519,000 DRI grant, as well as contributions from the Town and private donors. With the completion of this memorial project, it now stands as a permanent tribute as New York State celebrates America 250, honoring the sacrifice and service of those who helped play a role in the founding of the nation.

"Today, as we honor these Revolutionary War patriots, we are ensuring they finally receive the dignity and respect they deserve," Governor Hochul said. "This memorial is exactly the kind of public-private partnership that capitalizes on the unique strengths of a community, will act as a reminder that we will always preserve the memory of those who shaped our nation and will be a draw for residents and visitors for generations to come."

Read the full press release here.