Upcoming Events
Date: June 22d
Event: First Annual Clinton County History Conference
Location: Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Description: The first of hopefully many county history conferences, sponsored by the Clinton County Historian, Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA), Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA), and the Town of Beekmantown. Speakers include representatives from the Adirondack Architectural Heritage Association, the Northern New York American Canadian Genealogical Society, the Saranac Chapter of the DAR, the North Country Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Champlain Basin Program, SUNY Plattsburgh Special Collections and Lakes to Locks, plus the Clinton County Historian Anastasia Pratt and Town of Beekmantown Historian Gary VanCour. Opening the conference is New York State Historian, Devin Lander, a SUNY Plattsburgh
graduate who will give remarks at 9:30 am. Free and open to the public.
Cost: $15 (includes coffee, breakfast pastries, lunch and handouts)
Contact: To register, contact Geri Favreau at gerifavreau@gmail.com or 518-569-8984 by Friday,
June 7.
Event: First Annual Clinton County History Conference
Location: Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Description: The first of hopefully many county history conferences, sponsored by the Clinton County Historian, Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA), Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA), and the Town of Beekmantown. Speakers include representatives from the Adirondack Architectural Heritage Association, the Northern New York American Canadian Genealogical Society, the Saranac Chapter of the DAR, the North Country Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Champlain Basin Program, SUNY Plattsburgh Special Collections and Lakes to Locks, plus the Clinton County Historian Anastasia Pratt and Town of Beekmantown Historian Gary VanCour. Opening the conference is New York State Historian, Devin Lander, a SUNY Plattsburgh
graduate who will give remarks at 9:30 am. Free and open to the public.
Cost: $15 (includes coffee, breakfast pastries, lunch and handouts)
Contact: To register, contact Geri Favreau at gerifavreau@gmail.com or 518-569-8984 by Friday,
June 7.
Date: June 29th
Event: DIY Kite Building Workshop
Location: Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 US 9, Chazy
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Description: Kites have been flown for over 3000 years for research, competition, combat, transportation(!) and, of course, recreation and outdoor fun. Give kite-flying a try this summer, starting by building your own custom kite with us at the Alice. Participants will construct and decorate a classic diamond-shaped kite and then, wind and weather allowing, launch their new creations! Workshop is open to creators of all ages.
Cost: $5 materials fee/participant
Contact: (518) 846-7336; programs@minermuseum.org
Event: DIY Kite Building Workshop
Location: Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 US 9, Chazy
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Description: Kites have been flown for over 3000 years for research, competition, combat, transportation(!) and, of course, recreation and outdoor fun. Give kite-flying a try this summer, starting by building your own custom kite with us at the Alice. Participants will construct and decorate a classic diamond-shaped kite and then, wind and weather allowing, launch their new creations! Workshop is open to creators of all ages.
Cost: $5 materials fee/participant
Contact: (518) 846-7336; programs@minermuseum.org
Date: July 13 & 27; August 10 & 17
Event: Guided Tours of the Old Base Oval
Location: Meet at CCHA Museum, 98 Ohio Ave, Plattsburgh
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: This one hour walking tour of the Old Base Oval will fascinate both history buffs and those who have a special relationship with the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base and the rich history of the Champlain Valley. While on the tour, CCHA Director Helen Nerska will point out the historic buildings and locations, share pictures of their glorious past and narrate events that once took place at each site.At the end of the tour, copies of “The Plattsburgh Military Reservation, A Pictorial History,” a book by Dr. Richard B. Frost and Melissa A. Peck, will be made available for those interested in purchasing a copy.
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Contact: Please register by calling (518) 561-0340.
Event: Guided Tours of the Old Base Oval
Location: Meet at CCHA Museum, 98 Ohio Ave, Plattsburgh
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: This one hour walking tour of the Old Base Oval will fascinate both history buffs and those who have a special relationship with the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base and the rich history of the Champlain Valley. While on the tour, CCHA Director Helen Nerska will point out the historic buildings and locations, share pictures of their glorious past and narrate events that once took place at each site.At the end of the tour, copies of “The Plattsburgh Military Reservation, A Pictorial History,” a book by Dr. Richard B. Frost and Melissa A. Peck, will be made available for those interested in purchasing a copy.
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Contact: Please register by calling (518) 561-0340.
Date: Sunday, July 14
Event: Sunday on Valcour Island with Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse
Location: Transportation leaving every 20 min from Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh
Time: 9 am – 1:20 pm
Description: The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Peru Dock for another exciting opportunity to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Round trip transportation will be provided for a fee of $25 each. The fee will include a trail guide and George Clifford's book on Lake Champlain Lighthouses. Special Lighthouse T-Shirts will also be on sale that day. The boat, that holds 5 people per trip, will begin shuttling at 9 am with trips to the Lighthouse made every 20 minutes. The Lighthouse will close at 3:00 pm and all visitors to the Island must return by 4 pm. In the event of wind or thunderstorms the tour will be cancelled and a rain date registration for August 11th will be offered. Refunds due to the cancellation will be made if requested. Pre-Registration, payment and scheduling departure times must be done by July 10 to guarantee a spot on the boat. Once on the island a Docent will be available for tours of the Lighthouse. Tours of the Island are self guided. Participants must be aware that the trip requires the physical ability to debark and board from the Island’s natural landing, walking on uneven surfaces over rough terrain and climbing stairs. The Island is also famous for Poison Ivy plants. An adult must accompany anyone under that age of 12 and those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Individuals may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while on the island.
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: For more information and to register your spot, please call the Clinton County Historical Association at (518) 561-0340. More information about the Lighthouse can be found on Facebook or the Museum’s website.
Event: Sunday on Valcour Island with Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse
Location: Transportation leaving every 20 min from Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh
Time: 9 am – 1:20 pm
Description: The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Peru Dock for another exciting opportunity to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Round trip transportation will be provided for a fee of $25 each. The fee will include a trail guide and George Clifford's book on Lake Champlain Lighthouses. Special Lighthouse T-Shirts will also be on sale that day. The boat, that holds 5 people per trip, will begin shuttling at 9 am with trips to the Lighthouse made every 20 minutes. The Lighthouse will close at 3:00 pm and all visitors to the Island must return by 4 pm. In the event of wind or thunderstorms the tour will be cancelled and a rain date registration for August 11th will be offered. Refunds due to the cancellation will be made if requested. Pre-Registration, payment and scheduling departure times must be done by July 10 to guarantee a spot on the boat. Once on the island a Docent will be available for tours of the Lighthouse. Tours of the Island are self guided. Participants must be aware that the trip requires the physical ability to debark and board from the Island’s natural landing, walking on uneven surfaces over rough terrain and climbing stairs. The Island is also famous for Poison Ivy plants. An adult must accompany anyone under that age of 12 and those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Individuals may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while on the island.
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: For more information and to register your spot, please call the Clinton County Historical Association at (518) 561-0340. More information about the Lighthouse can be found on Facebook or the Museum’s website.
Date: Wednesday, July 17
Event: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clinton County
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Dr, Plattsburgh
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s most prominent iron making sites throughout the 19 th century. Clintonville’s distinction has recently been recognized and honored with the erection of two historical roadside markers funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Dr. Pollard is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Anthropology, Emeritus, from SUNY Plattsburgh.
Cost: Free.
Contact: For further information please call Anderson Falls Heritage Society President Garth Houde at 518-834-9219.
Event: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clinton County
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Dr, Plattsburgh
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s most prominent iron making sites throughout the 19 th century. Clintonville’s distinction has recently been recognized and honored with the erection of two historical roadside markers funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Dr. Pollard is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Anthropology, Emeritus, from SUNY Plattsburgh.
Cost: Free.
Contact: For further information please call Anderson Falls Heritage Society President Garth Houde at 518-834-9219.
Date: Wednesday, July 24
Event: Industry and Immigration in Clinton County
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Dr, Plattsburgh
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Explore the role immigration played in the growth of early industry in Clinton County. Immigrants impacted the success of our logging, farming and mining industries, to name a few. Learn where immigrants found employment and how they became part of America. Photos from the CCHA collection will be used to tell the story. Jan Couture, a retired teacher, Town of Saranac Historian and CCHA Board Trustee, will share her research, which began with a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program to provide this information to local schools. The event is a collaboration between the Lake Forest Senior Living Community and the Clinton County Historical Association and is free and open to the public.
Cost: Free
Contact: (518) 561-0340
Event: Industry and Immigration in Clinton County
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Dr, Plattsburgh
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Explore the role immigration played in the growth of early industry in Clinton County. Immigrants impacted the success of our logging, farming and mining industries, to name a few. Learn where immigrants found employment and how they became part of America. Photos from the CCHA collection will be used to tell the story. Jan Couture, a retired teacher, Town of Saranac Historian and CCHA Board Trustee, will share her research, which began with a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program to provide this information to local schools. The event is a collaboration between the Lake Forest Senior Living Community and the Clinton County Historical Association and is free and open to the public.
Cost: Free
Contact: (518) 561-0340
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