2018 MUSEUM DAYS
Saturday, June 16th  - Sunday, June 17th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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​- FREE to the public
 - Rain or Shine! 
 - Visit local Museums and Cultural Centers   
 - Great Family Fun!   
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*Special thanks to our media sponsors, Mountain Lake PBS and the Press Republican!

Adirondack Coast Museum Days Schedule

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​Alice T. Miner Museum
9618 Route 9, Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7336
director@minermuseum.org
http://www.minermuseum.org
http://minermuseum.blogspot.com/
  • Self-guided tours of the museum, including our newly renovated Children’s Room.
  • ​Guided tours offered each day at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Weaving demonstration by Kerry Sanger, 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday and all day on Sunday.
  • Kids’ activities: museum scavenger hunt and craft projects.
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Anderson Falls Heritage Society
96 Clinton Street, Keeseville, NY 12944
(518) 834-9219
http://www.andersonfalls.com/
  • Exhibits explore the history of Keeseville, Ausable Chasm, Clintonville, Harkness, Port Douglas, Port Kent and the surrounding area.
  • New exhibits from local artists and photographs of early businesses.
  • Also available are copies of our book “AROUND KEESEVILLE” by Kyle Page and Anderson Falls Heritage Society.
  • Open regularly on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 Babbie Rural & Farm and Learning Museum
250 River Road, Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-8052
babbieag309@babbiemuseum.org
http://www.babbiemuseum.org/
  • Event Theme: A Day in the Life of a Rural Family.
  • Volunteers will be dressed in period clothing and provide live demonstrations including the blacksmith shop, granary and the art of weaving (Kendra Durant).
  • Shingle Mill and other antique equipment operated by Hit & Miss engines will be on display.
  • Fun for the whole family - ride the stagecoach, Thomas the train, take a hayride.
  • Frosty the Cow Concession will be available.
  • Picnic area available.
  • Donations welcome and appreciated.
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 Champlain Valley Transportation Museum and Kids' Station
12 Museum Way, Plattsburgh, NY
(518) 566-7575 
www.cvtmuseum.org
Come by the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum Weekend and explore the transportation history of the Champlain Valley. Please note that all tours for the weekend are self-guided. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.  
  • 1915 International chain-drive truck
  • 1929 Chevrolet touring car
  • On Saturday, the Kids Station will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Clinton County Historical Museum
98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
518-561-0340
director@clintoncountyhistorical.org
www.clintoncountyhistorical.org
www.facebook.com/clintoncountyhistorical
  • ON SATURDAY - Children’s Program - Dedicated Detectors from 11 to 2 p.m. Young visitors can use metal detectors to find hidden items just inches under their feet - everything from coins to nuts and bolts and springs - who knows what else may show up?
  • EXHIBITIONS: The Museum features 3 floors of exhibit space with 6 galleries. Exhibits include: Early Industries in Clinton County, which highlights the CCHA’s rare Redford Glass Collection; Clinton County’s Military Timeline; Arts & Leisure over the years; The Clinton County Suffrage Story; and The History of the Town of Clinton. The Museum also hosts popular exhibits on the Bluff Point Lighthouse, CCHA’s antique rifle and gun collection, and a new exhibit on Trains, Planes and Automobiles will be unveiled.
  • TOURS of the OVAL: Walking tours of the oval will be offered each day at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. The tours are one hour long. In case of rain, a virtual tour will be given. 
  • RESEARCH LIBRARY: Schedule an appointment to research that one topic you have been interested in for years! Our library and subject files include easy to access, books, documents and photographs.
  • GIFT SHOP: Our gift shop has the largest collection of local history books and historical prints in the area.
  • VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT: Meet with our Director to discuss new volunteer opportunities.
  • REGULAR HOURS: Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Dannemora Village Museum
40 Emmons Street, Dannemora, NY 12929
(518) 492-7000
http://www.villageofdannemora.com/#!history/c1fur
  • Clinton Prison Diorama
  • Expanded Local History and Photo Display
  • Native American Display
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Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit at Miner Institute
1034 Miner Farm Road, Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7121
Dutil@whminer.com
www.whminer.org
The Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit is set up for self-guided tours. Staff will be available during Museum Days to answer any questions you might have.
  • Historic images from Heart’s Delight Farm and dioramas
  • Antique vehicles
  • Videos chronicling farm life a century ago
  • Adjacent garden walkway
  • Dairy barn and horse barn will be open for visitors
  • Special exhibit devoted to William Miner’s hydro power projects includes a model of the McGregor-LaSell project and a gallery of images that show projects from land clearing, construction, dam completion and powerhouse blueprints.
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Kent-Delord House Museum
17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY   12901
 (518) 561-1035
kentdelord@primelink1.net
www.kentdelordhouse.org
  • Experience an outdoor living history World War II display
  • Step back in time when you visit decorated rooms
  • ​Learn about 3 generations of the Delord Family
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 Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum
Standish Road, Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
(518) 735-4314
bill.kelting@gmail.com
Lyonmountainmuseum.blogspot.com
  • Special exhibit featuring the military.
  • June 16th - Cutis Baker, Sergeant 1st Class will be present to talk about his experiences during WWI and the Korean War.
  • June 17th - David Leonard will be giving a presentation based on his book, “The Whiskey Conversation” - his father’s memoir of WWII.
  • Regular hours are Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society
44 Emmons Street
Dannemora, NY 12981
518-492-4142
www.nnyacgs.com
  • Research for non-members is free both days.
  • We have thousands of books on genealogy, CDs with church records, and computers and microfiche.
  • Librarians will be on hand to help you with your research.
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North Star Underground Railroad Museum
1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY 12911
(518) 834-5180
ugr@frontier.com
http://www.northcountryundergroundrailroad.com/
 Features include but are not limited to:
  • Videos: “The Forgotten Story of John Thomas” and “Northward to Freedom”
  • Exhibits:  "Chinese Underground Railroad," "Immigrants fleeing the United State to Canada,"  “John Brown,” “Solomon Northup,” "Color of Money" prints," Freedom Timeline," "replica of the quilt designed by Lydia Maria Francis Child," and “Underground Railroad Routes in N.Y.”
  • French translations of our exhibits are now available at the Museum
  • Freedom Bell on the Deck
  • Traveling Exhibit of Slavery, Then, Now and in the Future
  • Statue of Abolitionists by John Rogers
  • Open 7 days a week, Friday of Memorial weekend through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In July and August, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum
Former Plattsburgh Air Force Base
31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(518) 566-1814
manager@battleofplattsburgh.org
  • New this year:  A real Atlas missile launch console from the silo in Lewis, NY
  • Try on our FB-111 cockpit  for size
  • Continuing Exhibits: Plattsburgh AFB Then and Now, Aircraft Assigned to Plattsburgh, Life on Alert
  • Knowledgeable Volunteer Staff
  • Ample Parking
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Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel 
Former Plattsburgh Air Force Base
100 U.S. Oval
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(518) 593-8554
  • New participant in Museum Days
  • The Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel was dedicated on October 24, 1933
  • Built in memory of those stationed at the Plattsburgh Barracks Army Post who gave their live in World War
  • Project was sponsored by the Churchwomen's League for Patriotic Service costing $22,472
  • Constructed of weathered brick from a historical structure near Plattsburgh
  • Chandeliers were made by the post blacksmith
  • Pews and original organ were donated by the 26th Infantry
  • Bell was installed in 1936 came from the World War I ship the USS O'Brien
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Plattsburgh State Art Museum
SUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 564-2474
artmuseum@plattsburgh.edu
www.plattsburgh.edu/museum/
https://www.facebook.com/PlattsburghStateArtMuseum
https://twitter.com/PlattsArtMuseum
 
Both days’ activities include:
  • Tours will be hosted of campus-wide sculpture park
  • Participants can stop into the Myers Fine Arts Building Lobby from 10 am to 4 pm and pick up a map of the sculpture park for a self-guided tour and have their Museum Days Passport stamped
  • Guided tours will also take place at 12 noon and 2 p.m. with Plattsburgh State Art Museum Educator, Christina Elliott
  • Free, unrestricted parking directly in front of Myers
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Rouses Point History and Welcome Center
68 Pratt Street, Rouses Point, NY 12979
(518) 297-5502 ext. 345
historycenter@primelink1.net
  • Open regularly Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through Labor Day.
  • Located in the former Delaware and Hudson Railroad Station now owned by the Village of Rouses Point
  • Beautiful 1889 building is now the home of railroad memorabilia and collections and exhibits of local history as well as serving as a welcome center
  • Special military exhibit on display
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War of 1812 Museum
Former Plattsburgh Air Force Base
31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(518) 566-1814
manager@battleofplattsburgh.org
www.battleofplattsburgh.org
  • Free general admission May-October, Wed-Saturday, 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
  • New Exhibit:  See how an officer lived in his winter headquarters in the woods at Pike's Cantonment and the Veteran Exempts of Plattsburgh and Chesterfield
  • Allen Everest Interpretive Center - featuring the lake and land battle in a large scale multi-media diorama
  • History Shoppe - local history books and novels, models, films, t-shirts and hats, history- themed music and apparel, and more in the largest museum shop in the area
  • Key Bank Art Gallery- original works relating to the War of 1812
  • Ample off street parking, 32 Washington Road, 12903

"Adirondack Coast Arts & History Passport"

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Throughout Museum Days weekend participants will be able to present their  Adirondack Arts and History Passport for a stamp at each participating heritage attraction. Collect as many stamps as you can from participating museums and cultural centers for a chance to win some great local prizes! The Adirondack Coast Arts & History Passport will be free to participants and will be effective during Museum Days and throughout the summer! 

The printing and design of the 2018 Adirondack Coast Arts & History Passport  is made possible by team at the North County Chamber of Commerce and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. 
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​Thank you to ACCA's media sponsors, Mountain Lake PBS and the Press Republican!

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