New York Assembly Resolution K01406 commemorates the reinterment of 44 Colonial patriots at Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026.

New York Assembly Resolution K01406 honors the reinterment of 44 Colonial patriots at the Memorial Plaza at Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026. These individuals, believed to have died from smallpox while receiving treatment at the Continental Army's military hospital in 1776, were discovered in 2019 and underwent extensive scholarly research and public presentations. The reinterment ceremony will provide an opportunity for the public to witness and honor this significant historical event, reflecting the rich heritage of New York and the enduring legacy of early Americans.

New York Assembly Resolution K01406 commemorates the reinterment of 44 Colonial patriots at Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026.

New York Assembly Resolution K01406 honors the reinterment of 44 Colonial patriots at the Memorial Plaza at Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026. These individuals, believed to have died from smallpox while receiving treatment at the Continental Army's military hospital in 1776, were discovered in 2019 and underwent extensive scholarly research and public presentations. The reinterment ceremony will provide an opportunity for the public to witness and honor this significant historical event, reflecting the rich heritage of New York and the enduring legacy of early Americans.