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Glens Falls, is a City Rich in History!

Glens Falls NY was the site of many French-Indian and Revolutionary War Battles because of its halfway point between between Fort Edward in Fort Edward NY and Fort William Henry in Lake George NY. Orignally called "Chepontuc", a Mohawk word meaning 'hard place to get around', Glens Falls NY had a waterfall that blocked the Hudson River. In 1763 Abraham Wing formed a settlement called "Wing's Falls" but later lost the name of the town to Colonel Johannes Glen to settle a debt. Glen changed the name to Glen's Falls, but it was later changed to later changed to Glens Falls.

In 1780, Glens Falls was destroyed in the "Great Burning" of 1780 when a Britsh punitive expedition passed through the area. Glens Falls NY was rebuilt and came back stronger than ever!

Glens Falls was incorporated as a city in 1908 separating it it from the Town of Queensbury. Glens Falls celebrated it centennial in 2008 with many special events in Downtown Glens Falls. Glens Falls prides itself on being named "Hometown USA" according to Look Magazine as a result of it's small town feel with big city amenities.

• Glens Falls
  Discover Hometown USA, Glens Falls NY!
• Queensbury
  Visit Queensbury, NY - a bustling town sandwiched between Glens Falls and Lake George!
• Fort Edward
  Learn more about the town of Fort Edward in Upstate NY!
• Lake Luzerne
  Read more about the quaint area of Hadley - Lake Luzerne!
• South Glens Falls
  Learn more about the Village of South Glens Falls - a close knit community located in Upstate NY!

• Glens Falls Hospital
  Read about how the Glens Falls hospital is working on creating healthy places in the the community...

• May Wine & Brews Under the Sunshine
  May Wine & Brews Under the Sunshine - Benefiting the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund!
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• South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade 2012
  Celebrate Memorial Day with a home-town parade and ceremony! The parade will begin at 6 PM starting at the corner of Main St. and William St. and continue down Main St. to the Village Triangle Park
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• Greenwich Memorial Day Parade 2012
  V.F.W. and American Legion sponsor Greenwich's annual parade; which steps off at 6pm from the bridge & ends at the VFW on Abeel Ave with a final ceremony, followed by food & refreshments; the public is welcome.
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• Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade 2012
  Celebrate Memorial Day with a home-town parade! The parade will begin at 10AM starting at Bay Street by the Civil War Monument, proceeding north on Glen Street.
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• Americade Motorcycle Rally In Lake George NY
  Since 1983, the scenic Lake George area has hosted Americade, the world's largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally. Americade draws over 50,000 riders and passengers each year for a week of events, exhibits and vendors.
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