2018 Events Calendar
Date: June 16-17
Event: 11th Annual Museum Days
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Description: Take part in the Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance's 11th Annual Museum Days. This extraordinary event is a collaboration between 16 museums and cultural sites located in Clinton County. Participating organizations offer free admission and special events to the public throughout the weekend. The event also marks the launch of the Adirondack Arts and History Passport - pick your up at any participating location throughout the weekend and collect as many stamps as you can throughout the rest of the year and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win some great locally-themed prizes!
Special thank you to our media sponsors - Mountain Lake PBS and the Press Republican!
Cost: Free
Contact: coordinator@adkcoastcultural.org
Event: 11th Annual Museum Days
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Description: Take part in the Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance's 11th Annual Museum Days. This extraordinary event is a collaboration between 16 museums and cultural sites located in Clinton County. Participating organizations offer free admission and special events to the public throughout the weekend. The event also marks the launch of the Adirondack Arts and History Passport - pick your up at any participating location throughout the weekend and collect as many stamps as you can throughout the rest of the year and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win some great locally-themed prizes!
Special thank you to our media sponsors - Mountain Lake PBS and the Press Republican!
Cost: Free
Contact: coordinator@adkcoastcultural.org
Date: June 16-17
Event: NYS Path Through History Weekend
Description: A statewide initiative that links historically and culturally significant sites, locations and events throughout New York State with an effort to highlight New York State's rich heritage and showcase the state's history and cultural significance!
Cost: Varies by attraction location.
Contact: For more information, please visit,
paththroughhistory.iloveny.com/history-events/path-through-history-weekend/
Event: NYS Path Through History Weekend
Description: A statewide initiative that links historically and culturally significant sites, locations and events throughout New York State with an effort to highlight New York State's rich heritage and showcase the state's history and cultural significance!
Cost: Varies by attraction location.
Contact: For more information, please visit,
paththroughhistory.iloveny.com/history-events/path-through-history-weekend/
Date: June 23-24
Event: Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend
Location: Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Description: Wood carving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demonstrations of antique chain saws, shingle mill, and a planer and buzz saw run by hit and miss engines. Watch as flax is spun into linen (Brook Sylvan Spinnery). Try your hand at using a wash board or vintage wringer washer. Visit the garden shed, raised beds and hops display. Kids: milk Apple Blossom, ride Thomas the Train, the stagecoach, visit the animals and grind corn. Frosty the Cow Concession will be available. Picnic area available
Contact: Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, (518)643-8052
Event: Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend
Location: Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Description: Wood carving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demonstrations of antique chain saws, shingle mill, and a planer and buzz saw run by hit and miss engines. Watch as flax is spun into linen (Brook Sylvan Spinnery). Try your hand at using a wash board or vintage wringer washer. Visit the garden shed, raised beds and hops display. Kids: milk Apple Blossom, ride Thomas the Train, the stagecoach, visit the animals and grind corn. Frosty the Cow Concession will be available. Picnic area available
Contact: Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, (518)643-8052
Date: July 14
Event: Centennial Summer Fair
Location: William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Description: Miner Institute and the Alice T. Miner Museum are partnering to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Join us on the beautiful grounds of Miner Institute for a variety of historically-inspired activities!
* Historical exhibit of WWI artifacts from the Alice and other local museums
* Horse-drawn wagon rides by Country Dreams Farm
* Demonstration of 1910s social dances by members of Dance Plattsburgh
* Equine demonstration featuring the Miner Morgans
* Maple creamies provided by Parker Family Maple Farm
* Old-fashioned fun & games
Historic dress is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best vintage looks!
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 per person. All funds will go to the United Way of the Adirondack Region.
Contact: Leni Vradelis, programs@minermuseum.org
Event: Centennial Summer Fair
Location: William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Description: Miner Institute and the Alice T. Miner Museum are partnering to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Join us on the beautiful grounds of Miner Institute for a variety of historically-inspired activities!
* Historical exhibit of WWI artifacts from the Alice and other local museums
* Horse-drawn wagon rides by Country Dreams Farm
* Demonstration of 1910s social dances by members of Dance Plattsburgh
* Equine demonstration featuring the Miner Morgans
* Maple creamies provided by Parker Family Maple Farm
* Old-fashioned fun & games
Historic dress is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best vintage looks!
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 per person. All funds will go to the United Way of the Adirondack Region.
Contact: Leni Vradelis, programs@minermuseum.org
Date: July 15
Event: Boat Ride to Valcour Island
Location: Peru Boat Dock
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Description: Hosted by the Clinton County Historical Association. Features a boat ride to the island, a tour the Bluff Point lighthouse. Valcour Island Trail Guide will also be provided to attendees. Rain date is set for August 12. To reserve the lighthouse tour, or ask any other questions, contact our director, Helen Nerska, at 518-561-0340 or director@clintoncountyhistorical.org.
Cost: $25/person, reservations required
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Event: Boat Ride to Valcour Island
Location: Peru Boat Dock
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Description: Hosted by the Clinton County Historical Association. Features a boat ride to the island, a tour the Bluff Point lighthouse. Valcour Island Trail Guide will also be provided to attendees. Rain date is set for August 12. To reserve the lighthouse tour, or ask any other questions, contact our director, Helen Nerska, at 518-561-0340 or director@clintoncountyhistorical.org.
Cost: $25/person, reservations required
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Date: November 2
Event: 2018 Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Preservation Awards Luncheon
Location: Valcour Brewing Company
Time: Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Each year AARCH honors individuals, businesses, communities and organizations who exemplify the best of preservation in the Park. This year our annual celebration will be held at Valcour Brewing Company, located in the Old Stone Barracks at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base and a past AARCH award winner. Grace a craft brew, enjoy some locally coursed buffet option, and feel heartened by powerful stories about successful preservation projects and people.
Cost: $50/person (includes buffet lunch)
Contact: info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328
Event: 2018 Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Preservation Awards Luncheon
Location: Valcour Brewing Company
Time: Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Each year AARCH honors individuals, businesses, communities and organizations who exemplify the best of preservation in the Park. This year our annual celebration will be held at Valcour Brewing Company, located in the Old Stone Barracks at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base and a past AARCH award winner. Grace a craft brew, enjoy some locally coursed buffet option, and feel heartened by powerful stories about successful preservation projects and people.
Cost: $50/person (includes buffet lunch)
Contact: info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328
To submit an event, please fill out a contact form under the "Contact Us" tab to the left hand side.
OR you may send an email to the ACCA Coordinator at: coordinator@adkcoastcultural.org
In the comment section, provide the following information in the following order:
- Date of event
- Name of event
- Time
- Location
- Brief description (25 words or less), including sponsoring event
- Cost
- Name and e-mail address of contact person
OR you may send an email to the ACCA Coordinator at: coordinator@adkcoastcultural.org
In the comment section, provide the following information in the following order:
- Date of event
- Name of event
- Time
- Location
- Brief description (25 words or less), including sponsoring event
- Cost
- Name and e-mail address of contact person
Thank you to ACCA's media sponsors, Mountain Lake PBS and the Press Republican!
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