2018 Events Calendar
Date: May 1
Event: John McKenna's Plattsburgh: Photos From The
McKenna Collection
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community
Time: 4 p.m.
Description: In 1975 John McKenna, a local architect, took a series of photographs and slides of various commercial enterprises throughout streets in the City of Plattsburgh. It is not known exactly why Mr. McKenna decided to take the pictures that have become a part of the County Historical Association's collection. His efforts provide an opportunity for us to peer into this period of time in the City.
Participants in the Lake Forest presentation are invited to join in the walk down memory lane and revisit 1970¹s Plattsburgh with a unique tour from the Spinning Wheel to the Chez! The presentation will share many of his pictures
of storefronts with slides of various architectural details.
Bill Laundry has prepared the presentation of Mr. McKenna's photographs and
slides. He is a member of the Clinton County Historical Association Board
of Directors and currently serves as its Treasurer. Mr. Laundry is a native
of Clinton County and a life long student of history.
Cost: Free
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Event: John McKenna's Plattsburgh: Photos From The
McKenna Collection
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community
Time: 4 p.m.
Description: In 1975 John McKenna, a local architect, took a series of photographs and slides of various commercial enterprises throughout streets in the City of Plattsburgh. It is not known exactly why Mr. McKenna decided to take the pictures that have become a part of the County Historical Association's collection. His efforts provide an opportunity for us to peer into this period of time in the City.
Participants in the Lake Forest presentation are invited to join in the walk down memory lane and revisit 1970¹s Plattsburgh with a unique tour from the Spinning Wheel to the Chez! The presentation will share many of his pictures
of storefronts with slides of various architectural details.
Bill Laundry has prepared the presentation of Mr. McKenna's photographs and
slides. He is a member of the Clinton County Historical Association Board
of Directors and currently serves as its Treasurer. Mr. Laundry is a native
of Clinton County and a life long student of history.
Cost: Free
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Date: May 5
Event: Dr. Georgia E. Harkness, Historic Marker Dedication
Location: Harkness United Methodist Church
Time: Noon/Open House, Marker Unveiling/12:30 p.m.
Description: Dr. Georgia E. Harkness (1891-1974). She was a trail-
blazing proponent of inclusiveness, equality of the sexes and anti-racism. She
espoused ecumenism and skillfully interpreted applied theology for individuals
and in church doctrine. She was a prolific author of dozens of books, as well as
many inspirational poems, prayers and hymns. The Harkness United Methodist
Church at 780 Hallock Hill Road in Peru, NY will be hosting an open house at
12 noon with a display and light refreshments. The historic marker will be un-
veiled at 12:30 PM on the grounds of the Harkness United Methodist Church.
Cost: Free
Contact: Anderson Falls Historical Society, (518) 834-9219
Event: Dr. Georgia E. Harkness, Historic Marker Dedication
Location: Harkness United Methodist Church
Time: Noon/Open House, Marker Unveiling/12:30 p.m.
Description: Dr. Georgia E. Harkness (1891-1974). She was a trail-
blazing proponent of inclusiveness, equality of the sexes and anti-racism. She
espoused ecumenism and skillfully interpreted applied theology for individuals
and in church doctrine. She was a prolific author of dozens of books, as well as
many inspirational poems, prayers and hymns. The Harkness United Methodist
Church at 780 Hallock Hill Road in Peru, NY will be hosting an open house at
12 noon with a display and light refreshments. The historic marker will be un-
veiled at 12:30 PM on the grounds of the Harkness United Methodist Church.
Cost: Free
Contact: Anderson Falls Historical Society, (518) 834-9219
Date: May 5
Event: Honorable Thomas F. Conway, Historic Marker Dedication
Location: Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Time: Marker Unveiling/1:30 p.m. & Reception/ 2 p.m.
Description: The Honorable Thomas F. Conway (1859-1945). He
served as New York State Lt. Governor, was an esteemed statesman and an
independent thinker. His selfless work was visionary, benefiting farmers, local
students and charities. In 1938, the Pope awarded him a singular honor by appoint-
ing him a knight commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great. The unveiling
will be at 1:30 PM at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery behind the Church of
The Immaculate Conception, 7 Spring Street, Keeseville. A reception will follow at
the Anderson Falls Heritage Museum, 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville at 2 PM.
Cost: Free
Contact: Anderson Falls Historical Society, (518) 834-9219
Event: Honorable Thomas F. Conway, Historic Marker Dedication
Location: Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Time: Marker Unveiling/1:30 p.m. & Reception/ 2 p.m.
Description: The Honorable Thomas F. Conway (1859-1945). He
served as New York State Lt. Governor, was an esteemed statesman and an
independent thinker. His selfless work was visionary, benefiting farmers, local
students and charities. In 1938, the Pope awarded him a singular honor by appoint-
ing him a knight commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great. The unveiling
will be at 1:30 PM at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery behind the Church of
The Immaculate Conception, 7 Spring Street, Keeseville. A reception will follow at
the Anderson Falls Heritage Museum, 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville at 2 PM.
Cost: Free
Contact: Anderson Falls Historical Society, (518) 834-9219
Date: May 5
Event: Open House
Location: The Alice T. Miner Museum
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Description: Join us in kicking off the 2018 season at the Alice! Come see what's new at the museum (including the freshly-renovated Children's Room), chat with staff, volunteers, and board members, enjoy some refreshments, and make a craft to bring home!
Contact: 518-846-7336
Event: Open House
Location: The Alice T. Miner Museum
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Description: Join us in kicking off the 2018 season at the Alice! Come see what's new at the museum (including the freshly-renovated Children's Room), chat with staff, volunteers, and board members, enjoy some refreshments, and make a craft to bring home!
Contact: 518-846-7336
Date: May 7
Event: Relics of War: Clinton County, 1774 to 1815
Location: Clinton County Historical Association Museum
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Peter Sorrell, the Town of Altona Historian and detectorist, will give a presentation on his collection of found artifacts.
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Event: Relics of War: Clinton County, 1774 to 1815
Location: Clinton County Historical Association Museum
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Peter Sorrell, the Town of Altona Historian and detectorist, will give a presentation on his collection of found artifacts.
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Date: May 12
Event: Cordwood Building School and Earth-Friendly Home
Location: West Chazy and Saranac, NY
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description: The term “cordwood masonry” describes the construction of buildings out of short longs, called log-ends, laid transversely in the wall and supported by an insulated mortar matrix. Start your education about this beautiful and energy-efficient construction technique at Earthwood Building School. Tour 12 cordwood buildings on this off-the-grid campus including the round main house, guest houses, garage, sauna, book store and office. Enjoy your lunch sitting in the monolithic stone circle before traveling to the neighboring private home called “Ravenwood”. Learn about the 26” thick, double-wall cordwood construction, living roof and three other cordwood outbuildings. Both properties acquire heat from masonry stove and solar orientation, and store electricity in batteries generated by sun and wind. Advanced registration required. Directions provided upon registration.
Contact: info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328
Event: Cordwood Building School and Earth-Friendly Home
Location: West Chazy and Saranac, NY
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description: The term “cordwood masonry” describes the construction of buildings out of short longs, called log-ends, laid transversely in the wall and supported by an insulated mortar matrix. Start your education about this beautiful and energy-efficient construction technique at Earthwood Building School. Tour 12 cordwood buildings on this off-the-grid campus including the round main house, guest houses, garage, sauna, book store and office. Enjoy your lunch sitting in the monolithic stone circle before traveling to the neighboring private home called “Ravenwood”. Learn about the 26” thick, double-wall cordwood construction, living roof and three other cordwood outbuildings. Both properties acquire heat from masonry stove and solar orientation, and store electricity in batteries generated by sun and wind. Advanced registration required. Directions provided upon registration.
Contact: info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328
Date: May 15
Event: Redford Glass Uncovered
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Description: Makenzee Bruce, a Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) Intern, will give an update on CCHA's Redford glass collection.
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Event: Redford Glass Uncovered
Location: Lake Forest Senior Living Community
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Description: Makenzee Bruce, a Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) Intern, will give an update on CCHA's Redford glass collection.
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Date: May 21
Event: The Lozier Motor Company Story
Location: Clinton County Historical Association Museum
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Dick Soper of the Lake Champlain Valley Transportation Museum is going to tell us the story of the Loziers - their cars, their boats, their bicycles and their sewing machines
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Event: The Lozier Motor Company Story
Location: Clinton County Historical Association Museum
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Dick Soper of the Lake Champlain Valley Transportation Museum is going to tell us the story of the Loziers - their cars, their boats, their bicycles and their sewing machines
Contact: Director@ClintonCountyHistorical.org
Date: May 23
Event: Hospitality Training
Location: Champlain Centre Mall
Time: 10:30 to Noon
Description: The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is excited to be bringing 2018's Hospitality Training back to Champlain Centre Mall! The Visitors Bureau created Hospitality Training to provide an ideal opportunity to network and catch up on what's new on the Adirondack Coast, making that question an easy one to answer. Don't miss this chance to interact with our tourism partners, other area businesses and maybe even some visitors and locals browsing around the North Country's premier shopping mall.
Cost: Free
Contact: alyssa@northcountrychamber.com
Event: Hospitality Training
Location: Champlain Centre Mall
Time: 10:30 to Noon
Description: The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is excited to be bringing 2018's Hospitality Training back to Champlain Centre Mall! The Visitors Bureau created Hospitality Training to provide an ideal opportunity to network and catch up on what's new on the Adirondack Coast, making that question an easy one to answer. Don't miss this chance to interact with our tourism partners, other area businesses and maybe even some visitors and locals browsing around the North Country's premier shopping mall.
Cost: Free
Contact: alyssa@northcountrychamber.com
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!
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!
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: 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:
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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
