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Nonprofit asks Park Commission to back restoration of Lake George sculptures
Summary
A nonprofit presenting at the Park Commission meeting requested commission support to restore multiple bronze sculptures and clean a historic pond, citing donor pro bono work and foundation funding and linking the effort to a 2026 reinterment event.
A representative of The Alliance asked the Lake George Park Commission on Wednesday to support a package of restoration projects for several historic sculptures and site features in the park. The presenter said the group has secured pro bono technical support from sculptor Dan George and interest from two New York–based foundations to help fund work on at least three priority pieces and a small pond surrounding a warrior figure.
“The Alliance is a not for profit 5 0 1 c 3 chartered by the State Education Department in 2001,” the presenter said, outlining the nonprofit’s mission to preserve park history and promote public access. He described plans to repair what he identified as the Isaac Joel sculpture (including a bent cross and inconsistent patina), recreate missing gate pieces at the Battle of Lake George monument, and remove muck from the small pond so it will no longer stagnate and will allow replacement of missing decorative arrows and repairs to the wrought iron fence.
The presenter tied the work to a planned 2026 reinterment of 44 Continental soldiers discovered in 2019 and said the Alliance anticipates the event will draw thousands. He asked the commission to help with permitting and logistical coordination and said two foundations have offered to fund Native American–focused artwork restorations. Commission staff responded with general thanks and invited questions; no formal vote or motion was taken during the presentation.
