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3778 State Route 9L : 3778 State Route 9L, Lake George, NY 12845
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Gwenne Rippon, Diane Struble's daughter
Join us for a special gathering as we unveil an honorary plaque at Wiawaka for Diane Struble, a single mother of three little girls, who became the first person to swim the 32-mile-length of Lake George on August 23,1958 in 35 ½ hours. Her “Impossible Swim” brought international fame to the area and continues to inspire women to follow their dreams. Diane Struble was inducted into the International Marathon Swimmers Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) on May 6, 2023.
What made Diane Struble's swim such a memorable event for so many? What strong women have inspired you? Do you love open water swimming in Lake George? You are invited to come share your own stories and memories as we honor Struble's legacy and that of strong women everywhere through story, poetry and song.
Light refreshments to follow
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park, located at the southern end of historic Lake George, is an ideal location for your next event. With panoramic views of “The Queen of American Lakes,” event-goers can also take advantage of all that Lake George has to offer in terms of activities and sight-seeing, all within a very short walk from the grounds. The beauty and proximity of The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George offers something unique for each season and every occasion.
This facility is available to rent for your event and includes the following amenities: Three picnic pavilions, handicapped accessible public restrooms.horse coral, RV electric and water (no septic) and outdoor lighting.
The Cool Insuring Arena, a 4794 seat multi-purpose facility, is the home of the Adirondack Thunder, a professional hockey team that plays in the ECHL. The arena is also the host to numerous concerts, family shows, and other entertainment. Please visit us at www.coolinsuringarena.com for further information.
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