Alyssa Weingart
“Lake George in the Fall”
Assignment: “Informative” speech
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the events that occurs in Lake George
after “tourist season” (better known as the summer).
Central Idea: I will be informing my audience about how Lake George isn’t just a
tourist town in the summer, but in the fall, they have a variety of events to attend
such as Fort William Henry, Oktoberfest, and cruises on the lake.
Organizational Pattern: Topical
Introduction
I and II. It’s fall and you want to do something different. You’re over apple picking
and talking about pumpkin spice this and pumpkin spice that is getting a little
overrated. You want to get away. You want to go somewhere that is different than
the usual fall weekend the normal person obsesses over. But where do you go?
III. In this presentation, I will inform you about my hometown, Lake George, how it
is still a beautiful place to visit especially when the summer months are over.
IV. First I will be telling you about the adventures Fort William Henry has to offer.
Then, we will take a look at Oktoberfest that happens in the village, and lastly, we
will discuss the cruises that occur on Lake George.
Transition: Let’s start off with Fort William Henry.
Body
I. Fort William Henry
a. Ghost tours take place throughout the season the fort is open, which is
typically from May until October. The best time to go on a ghost tour is
during October because it will get you prepared for Halloween.
According to Fort William Henry’s website, you get to see first hand
the equipment that investigators use to research paranormal activity.
FUN FACT- the fort was actually investigated on the SyFy channel’s
“Ghost Hunters” and in the movie “Last of the Mohegan’s” which
brings me to my second subpoint.
b. Reenactment of the French and Indian war when I was home. The fort
was used in this war, and in the reenactment, there was a battle and
tents set up to teach people how food was made and what objects and
shops looked like. I interviewed the man about what was going on and
this is what he said (play interview or quote him). So, even when it
isn’t tourist season, there are still activities and demonstrations the
fort puts on in order to draw in business.
Transition: Now that we have discussed Fort William Henry, let’s take a look at
Oktoberfest.
II.
Oktoberfest
a. This year it took place October 11th and 12th according to
www.lakegeorge.com. During this time, they closed off Montcalm and
Amherst Street for travel reasons in order to hold the festival. At the
festival, there was live music and entertainment that included German
and Bavarian Music. An Arts and Crafts show on Saturday, German
food and beer and fireworks over the lake on Saturday. When I went
there, in the tent were local and German beers and wine, a band
playing folk music, and different vendors set up. It took place right in
the middle of Canada Street (between the two closed streets) and
people were drinking, laughing, and having a great time going in the
shops that were still open and having fun conversing with people.
Transition: Oktoberfest is always a blast, but only lasts for a weekend. Now I will be
talking to you about the cruises that still occur during the fall season.
III.
Cruises
a. Yes, cruises still occur in the fall. There are two different cruise ship
companies. The first one is the Lake George Steamboat Company.
These include the Minne-Ha-Ha, the Mohican, and the Lac du Saint
Sacrement. You can see the fall foliage on these cruises and experience
the Adirondack air right on the water. They also have a Halloween
Cruise on the Lac du Saint Sacrement that includes a costume contest,
prizes, food, drinks, and so much more.
b. The second company is the Lake George Shoreline Cruises. This
company includes the Adirondac or the Horicon ships for sightseeing
and dinner cruises. On these ships, people can have weddings, private
parties, and corporate events, unlike the other company.
Conclusion
I.
II.
Now that you have heard my speech on Lake George during the fall
months, you have a new adventure waiting for you.
First, we discussed Fort William Henry and the possibilities that occur
there. Then we talked about Oktoberfest and lastly, we touched on the
many cruises you can take during the fall months.
III.
So what are you waiting for? Ditch the pumpkin carvings and head to
Lake George for an unforgettable fall voyage.
References:
“Fort William Henry Museum- Lake George”. http://www.fwhmuseum.com/ghosttours.html. Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration. Web. October 20, 2014.
Graham, Bruce. Interview about Fort William Henry’s weekend event.
“Lake George Oktoberfest”. http://www.lakegeorge.com/event/oktoberfest-fallfestival-53162/. Lake George dot com. Web. October 20, 2014.
“Lake George Steamboat Company”. http://www.lakegeorge.com/business/lakegeorge-steamboat-company-953/website/. Lake George Steamboat Cruises. Web.
October 20, 2014.
“Lake George Shoreline Cruises”. http://www.lakegeorge.com/business/lakegeorge-shoreline-cruises-6212/. Lake George dot com. Web. October 20, 2014.