Preserving the architecture and communities of the Adirondacks
through education, action, and advocacy

Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for New York State's Adirondack Park. AARCH was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Adirondack's unique and diverse architectural heritage.

This legacy includes not only the nationally recognized "Great Camps" and other rustic buildings but also the many other structures that embody the whole range of human experience in the region. These other structures include: a wide variety of homes and farmsteads; the churches, commercial buildings, town halls and libraries that make up most Adirondack settlements; bridges, railroad buildings, lighthouses and other transportation related structures; and industrial sites related to the region's important iron, wood, quarrying and tanning industries.

AARCH's regular activities include:

• Sponsoring a series of tours to historic places throughout the Park
• Holding workshops
• Conferences
• Giving educational slide presentations
• Publishing a biannual Newsletter
• Offering "architecture-in-education" programs in the region's public schools
• Providing technical assistance to homeowners, municipalities, businesses and other organizations
• Helping to manage and interpret Camp Santanoni
• Promoting the preservation of Adirondack fire towers by sponsoring three fire tower restoration projects
• Giving out annual awards
• Keeping track of and advocate for Endangered Properties
• Holding preservation easements

AARCH has an active and engaged membership of nearly 1000. AARCH membership is made up of people who care about the region's architecture, communities, history, and quality of life. Our members are year-round and seasonal residents, organizations, local governments, businesses, and others who love the Adirondack Park. Members receive discounts on events and publications, get advance notice of events, are able to take part in interesting and rewarding volunteer projects, and receive our biannual Newsletter.

• To learn more about AARCH's activities and accomplishments visit our Archives page.
• To learn more about becoming an AARCH member visit our Join/Support pages or contact us:

e-mail: info@aarch.org
phone: 518-834-9328
fax: 518-834-9225

Adirondack Architectural Heritage is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization.

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