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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Santanoni
DESCRIPTION:Join guide Charlotte Demers for a morning nature walk to the Santanoni farm. \n\n\n\nParticipants will meet in the upper parking lot to begin a one mile stroll to the Farm Complex. We will be walking at a slow pace on this flat dirt road\, identifying common plants along the way and discussing their natural history and historical uses. Plan on two hours to reach the Farm Complex\, with the return to the parking lot at your own pace.  \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring insect repellent\, water\, snacks\, and appropriate footwear/clothing for a two-mile roundtrip hike. This is a free hike\, but pre-registration is requested. \n\n\n\nSign Up
URL:https://aarch.org/event/santanoni-nature-walk-oct-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260715T153258Z
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets by September 18!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate accomplishments in historic preservation throughout the Adirondack region at our annual awards program in October! This year’s event will be held at The Lodge at Schroon Lake\, a 2024 AARCH Preservation Awardee. \n\n\n\nAARCH’s Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony recognizes the individuals\, businesses\, communities\, and organizations whose efforts exemplify the best of historic preservation work in the Adirondack region and make preservation such an important part of the region’s vitality. \n\n\n\nWe will honor this year’s awardees at the former Brown Swan Club\, now The Lodge at Schroon Lake. Designed by Glens Falls architect Ward Shippey for proprietor Philip Rice\, the Brown Swan Club was established in 1916 as an Adirondack resort and expanded in 1929. In 2022\, Saratoga Springs-based construction and development company Bonacio\, Inc. worked with the new owners to transform the property into The Lodge at Schroon Lake. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us in celebrating the wonderful accomplishments of our friends and neighbors this October\, as well as experiencing the stunning rehabilitation of The Lodge at Schroon Lake. \n\n\n\nLearn about our 2026 Preservation Award Winners!
URL:https://aarch.org/event/awards-ceremony-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T153000
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SUMMARY:Valcour Island & Bluff Point Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\nToday a National Historic Landmark\, Lake Champlain’s Valcour Bay was the site of the first naval engagement between the American Continental forces’ fledgling navy and a British fleet during the Revolutionary War. In October 1776\, a small naval flotilla under the command of Benedict Arnold engaged a larger British fleet near this notable island at the Battle of Valcour Bay\, which delayed a deeper incursion into the newly united colonies. Beyond its rich military history\, Valcour Island has featured grazing pastures\, summer camps\, a 19th-century utopian community\, and once had the largest rookery of great blue herons in the state. Although the island itself is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve\, the restored 1874 Bluff Point lighthouse is managed and interpreted by the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA). AARCH has been granted special permission to enter and explore the lighthouse for this experience. \n\n\n\nThis tour is led by AARCH Educational Programs Director Nolan Cool. The tour begins at 9:30 AM and ends around 3:30 PM. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $65 for AARCH and CCHA members and $80 for non-members. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour includes a short boat ride plus a four-mile interpretive hike over rough trails and difficult terrain.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/valcour-island-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T125432Z
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SUMMARY:FULL: The Art & Architecture of Monhegan
DESCRIPTION:This program is full – please contact Jackie to be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nThis fall\, AARCH will return to Monhegan Island\, 10 miles off the coast of Maine\, to explore the artistic and architectural connections between the island and the Adirondacks. These places are principally connected through the work of late artist Rockwell Kent (1882-1971)\, an intrepid traveler who in 1927 made his home in the Adirondacks. Before Kent settled at Asgaard Farm near Ausable Forks\, he lived\, painted\, and designed buildings on Monhegan Island. Monhegan’s small\, picturesque village\, fishing fleet\, and beautiful landscapes have attracted painters and other artists for more than a century. In addition to Kent\, artists drawn to the island include painters Alice Kent Stoddard (Kent’s cousin)\, James Fitzgerald\, and Jamie Wyeth. \n\n\n\nFrom our base at the Island Inn\, we will explore Kent’s architectural work\, painting\, and life on Monhegan along with the work and lives of other artists on the island. We will visit Kent’s cottage\, studio\, and other buildings he designed or built there with expert guides from the Monhegan Museum of Art & History. We will dive into the broader natural and cultural history at the Monhegan Museum. Participants will also have time to traverse the island’s paths and to enjoy its forests\, coastline\, and vistas at their leisure. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the Monhegan Boat Line ferry in Port Clyde at 2:00 PM on September 27\, for a 3:00 PM ferry\, and depart Monhegan on the 12:30 PM ferry on September 29. \n\n\n\nParticipants should be prepared to walk up to two miles on uneven dirt or gravel roads and hiking paths. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Erin with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing*–  AARCH Member (double room): $1\,300/person–  AARCH Member (single room): $1\,800/person–  Non-Member (double room): $1\,800/person (includes a one-year Patron-Level AARCH membership)–  Non-Member (single room): $2\,100/person (includes a one-year Patron-Level AARCH membership) \n\n\n\n*Price includes the ferry and parking\, two nights lodging\, museum fees\, all meals while on Monhegan\, and wine with dinner. Price also includes the following books\, which will be mailed to guests in advance of the trip:  \n\n\n\n\nArt\, Ecology\, and the Resilience of a Maine Island: The Monhegan Wildlands by Barry A. Logan\, Frank Henry Goodyear\, and Jennifer Pye\n\n\n\nThe Golden Age of Plein Air Painting on Monhegan: A Walking Guide to the Sites where the Artists Painted by Sally Babylon
URL:https://aarch.org/event/monhegan-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000
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SUMMARY:Historic Ironville
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuietly nestled in the hills west of Crown Point\, the hamlet of Ironville maintains an important industrial legacy that is embodied in its phenomenal collection of historic buildings and structures. The discovery of iron ore near Ironville’s Penfield homestead in the late 1820s led to the development of a thriving ironworks. In the early 1830s\, Allen Penfield engaged physicist Joseph Henry to supply an electromagnet for the works\, which was used to charge a magnetic ore separator that removed iron from crushed ore. This represented the earliest known industrial use of electromagnetism in the United States\, lending to Ironville’s distinction as the “Birthplace of the Electric Age.” On this outing\, we will see a replica of Joseph Henry’s electromagnet exhibited at the 1827 Penfield Homestead\, as well as the neighboring collection of early Federal and Greek Revival buildings that comprise the Ironville Historic District. In the afternoon\, we will examine the ruins of the blast furnace\, original lower dam sites\, and other notable remnants of this early industrial iron operation. \n\n\n\nThis tour is led by Essex County Historical Society Trustee Pete Nelson and dedicated volunteers from the Penfield Homestead Museum. The tour begins at 10 AM and ends around 3 PM. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $65 for AARCH members and Adirondack History Museum members and $80 for non-members.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour includes up to three miles of walking on uneven\, hilly terrain\, and involves navigating stairs.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/ironville-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T150000
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SUMMARY:Biking the Glens Falls Feeder Canal
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor almost 200 years\, the Glens Falls Feeder Canal has supplied water from the Hudson River to the Champlain Canal and helped to transport people and goods between Glens Falls and Fort Edward. Today\, the Feeder Canal still serves its original function of sending water to the Champlain Canal\, but also offers recreational opportunities to residents and visitors through the nine-mile Feeder Canal Trail. This route runs principally along the canal’s towpath and features dams\, coal silos\, combines\, and other engineering landmarks that we will explore on this biking tour. Experts from the Feeder Canal Alliance\, a nonprofit stewardship organization supporting recreation and education on the route\, will guide our experience. During the day\, we will experience numerous examples of the waterway’s extraordinary engineering history. Our tour will showcase the canal’s Five Combines\, a remarkable collection of five locks operating in a continuous downhill run built to bypass the Hudson Falls. We will also tour the impressive remains of early 20th-century coal silos that once provided power to surrounding communities. \n\n\n\nThis outing is led by members of the Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance. The tour starts at 10 AM and ends at 3 PM. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $65 for AARCH members and $80 for non-members. \n\n\n\nAttendees must bring their own bicycles and be prepared to bike up to 20 miles on stone-dust trails\, pavement\, and rolling terrain.   \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Glens Falls Feeder Canal Alliance.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/biking-feeder-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T193556Z
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SUMMARY:Masonry Repointing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the world of historic preservation\, using the right mortar is one of the most important features in the upkeep and maintenance of masonry structures. Understanding the needs of mortar in your historic masonry can make all the difference in avoiding major structural issues and planning the best to approach repairs. Join AARCH and Lupini Construction at Potsdam’s Bayside Cemetery to learn about the repointing process and gain invaluable\, guided experience working with historic masonry at the site’s intriguing Richardsonian Romanesque gatehouse. This workshop will highlight techniques for removing old mortar\, repointing\, and proper finishing methods. If you are looking for exposure to the finer points of historic masonry and mortar maintenance\, this workshop is for you! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is led by a crew from Lupini Construction. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $100 for AARCH members and $125 for non-members. Lunch is included. This workshop is first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nThis project is funded\, in part\, by grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/masonry-workshop-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T153000
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SUMMARY:Paddling Newcomb Lake at Santanoni
DESCRIPTION:This program is full – please contact us at info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328 ext. 9 to be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nAll aboard for a guided paddling adventure around scenic Newcomb Lake and exploration of Camp Santanoni from the water. This outing will explore the lake’s natural and social history before and after the Great Camp’s construction. Paddle the same waters explored by Indigenous peoples traversing the High Peaks region\, 19th-century loggers and tourists\, and generations of recent visitors. Learn how the lake influenced the Great Camp’s final design and experience some the lesser-known parts of Santanoni’s story. \n\n\n\nThis outing is led by Camp Santanoni Historic Site Manager Kelly Quimby and Dave Olbert of Cloudsplitter Outfitters.  \n\n\n\nThere is a suggested donation of $55. Kayaks and canoes are provided\, as is transportation to the Main Camp via horse-drawn wagon. This outing is first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour involves a two-mile paddle and navigating uneven ground and stairs. Boarding the wagon requires two steps to enter and exit.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/paddling-santanoni-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T191401Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration at White Pine Camp
DESCRIPTION:Please join AARCH staff\, board members\, and special guests for an afternoon at White Pine Camp to benefit AARCH.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by July 24! \n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nAARCH’s Summer Celebration is an opportunity for our community to gather and celebrate the historic preservation work throughout the region that your generous support makes possible. \n\n\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\n Enjoy locally sourced refreshments and mingle with AARCH friends\n\n\n\n Explore this distinctive Great Camp\, on a guided tour or on our own\n\n\n\n Bid on paintings of White Pine Camp by AARCH Advisory Council member and architect\, Carl Stearns\n\n\n\n Win a custom architectural drawing by AARCH Advisory Council member and architect\, J.B. Clancy\n\n\n\n\nWe will gather at White Pine Camp to celebrate AARCH and honor former AARCH board member and president\, Andrew Prescott. Andy is a retired architect who co-founded the firm Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture and Engineering (EYP)\, which completed notable adaptive use and preservation projects across the world. Andy also helped found Historic Albany Foundation and served as president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)\, regulating architectural practice throughout the United States. \n\n\n\nEstablished on Osgood Pond in 1907 and expanded in subsequent years\, White Pine Camp is perhaps most famous for being the “Summer White House” of President Calvin Coolidge 100 years ago this year. Architects William Massarene and Addison Mizner worked with well-known Adirondack master builder Ben Muncil to construct this unique Adirondack Great Camp\, which lends its own flair to the iconic camp style. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of conviviality to honor Andy Prescott and celebrate this distinctive Great Camp! \n\n\n\nProceeds from this event benefit AARCH’s preservation\, education\, and advocacy efforts in towns and communities throughout the Adirondack region.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/summer-celebration-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T150000
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SUMMARY:Biking at Camp Santanoni
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Santanoni’s storied road has always been a popular mountain bike ride – and now you can pair that ride with a fully guided experience of all three of the site’s historic complexes! This exciting “bring your own bike” experience takes you to Santanoni’s Gate Lodge\, Farm Complex\, and scenic Main Camp overlooking Newcomb Lake. Start your day with a brief orientation to Camp Santanoni\, the only publicly-owned Adirondack Great Camp and one of the region’s most treasured historic places. Then\, learn some of the secrets of the Gate Lodge\, West Cottage\, and surrounding landscape before setting off on the road. We will stop at a few points of interest on the 4.8-mile road\, including the site’s historic Farm Complex\, formerly a sprawling\, 200-acre expanse that was home to several families and a remarkable array of animals. Next\, we will enjoy an extended tour of the Main Camp that includes a guided walk to the historic bathhouse for a stunning view of Newcomb Lake and the mountains beyond. This experience will offer something for new and seasoned visitors to Santanoni alike. \n\n\n\nThis outing is led by DEC Agency Preservation Officer Jennifer Betsworth. \n\n\n\nThere is a suggested donation of $45. This event is first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this excursion requires attendees to bring their own bicycles and cycle 9.6 miles (round trip) on a dirt road into and out of camp. The road features a mix of flat\, rolling\, and uneven terrain.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/biking-santanoni-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T163000
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Decorative Arts
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the late 19th century a religious fervor swept across the United States that led to a proliferation of church building and ornamentation. Essex’s National Register of Historic Places-listed Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church serves as the perfect venue to explore this topic\, as it features 11 early-20th-century stained glass lancet windows. Join AARCH\, renowned stained glass specialist Julie Sloan\, and art conservator Emily Gardner Philips in this quaint and inviting Gothic Revival-style church for an exploration into stained glass\, paint conservation\, and the decorative arts. We will learn about the history\, care\, and maintenance of stained-glass windows and the role that art conservators play in historic preservation. Gain insightful knowledge for deciphering the tell-tale marks of stained-glass window artists and learn more about the world of art conservation in this deep exploration of the decorative arts. \n\n\n\nGuides for this experience include stained glass specialists Julie Sloan and Emily Gardner Phillips. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $35 for AARCH members and $50 for non-members. This event is first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nThis project is funded\, in part\, by grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/decorative-arts-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T183942Z
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SUMMARY:Mooers: Border Town on the Great Chazy
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWedged between the Great Chazy River and the United States-Canada border\, Mooers retains an impressive number of historic buildings and strong small-town spirit. Although Mooers is small\, it offers a nuanced story of how a North Country border community changes over time and how historic preservation aims to play a role in its future. On this outing\, we will explore some of the defining sites that carry the town’s history forward. First\, venture to Mooers Camp\, an interdenominational campground with a long presence in the community and numerous rustic cottages. Next\, travel up to Mooers’s historic Border Inspection Station built by the federal government in the early 1930s when bootlegged alcohol and other contraband smuggling hit a fever pitch in the region. After that\, we will experience the restored Mooers Junction Train Station and its charming accompanying caboose. Lastly\, we will explore historic homes\, Mooers’s United Methodist Church\, and see the town’s iconic 1880s Whipple Truss bridge. \n\n\n\nThis outing is led by Mooers Town Historian Vicki Brassard and several local hosts. The tour starts at 10 AM and ends at 4 PM. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $65 for AARCH members and $80 for non-members. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this outing will feature roughly one mile of walking on uneven and unpaved terrain. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Vicki Brassard.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/mooers-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T125254Z
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SUMMARY:Santanoni Art & Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrant role of art and music at Great Camp Santanoni! Free programs\, activities\, and opportunities to engage and explore creativity will be available across the historic area. Sign up for free wagon rides at on the Santanoni website. New this year! An art display and reception will follow at the Newcomb Community Center from 4–6 PM. \n\n\n\nClick on the button below for the full schedule! \n\n\n\nArt & Music Day
URL:https://aarch.org/event/art-music-day-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T144917Z
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SUMMARY:Valcour Island & Bluff Point Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION:This program is full – please contact us at info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328 ext. 9 to be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nToday a National Historic Landmark\, Lake Champlain’s Valcour Bay was the site of the first naval engagement between the American Continental forces’ fledgling navy and a British fleet during the Revolutionary War. In October 1776\, a small naval flotilla under the command of Benedict Arnold engaged a larger British fleet near this notable island at the Battle of Valcour Bay\, which delayed a deeper incursion into the newly united colonies. Beyond its rich military history\, Valcour Island has featured grazing pastures\, summer camps\, a 19th-century utopian community\, and once had the largest rookery of great blue herons in the state. Although the island itself is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve\, the restored 1874 Bluff Point lighthouse is managed and interpreted by the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA). AARCH has been granted special permission to enter and explore the lighthouse for this experience. \n\n\n\nThis tour is led by AARCH Educational Programs Director Nolan Cool and naturalist David Thomas-Train. The tour begins at 9:30 AM and ends around 3:30 PM. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $65 for AARCH and CCHA members and $80 for non-members. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour includes a short boat ride plus a four-mile interpretive hike over rough trails and difficult terrain.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/valcour-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192912Z
CREATED:20260430T170504Z
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SUMMARY:Restoring Wood Windows Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of preservationists’ most common cries is to “save wood windows!” Understanding how to implement vital maintenance and repair of wood windows conserves their functionality and helps preserve a building’s historic character. Join AARCH at Wevertown’s Robert and Electa Waddell House to learn how to repair\, restore\, and preserve wood windows with experienced window restoration specialist\, Kurt Riegel. Through this workshop\, attendees will gain both hands-on experience and crucial insight from an expert in saving wood windows. Participants will practice window restoration techniques and learn about proper maintenance for extending the life of historic windows. Techniques covered in this workshop include properly removing wood sashes; repairing and replacing deteriorated sash pieces; using epoxy; paint stripping and sanding; glazing; and painting. By the end of this workshop\, participants will have a better understanding of basic window parts\, how they properly function\, how to best maintain them to prevent decay\, and how to make them more energy efficient. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is led by Kurt Riegel of Riegel Restoration. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $150 for AARCH and Johnsburg Historical Society members and $170 for non-members. Lunch for both days is included.This workshop is first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nThis project is funded\, in part\, by grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/window-workshop-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T200135Z
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SUMMARY:Underground Railroad Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association for a bus tour of Underground Railroad sites in honor of Juneteenth. The bus will leave from the North Star Underground Railroad Museum (1131 Mace Chasm Road\, Ausable Chasm) at 10:00 AM. The tour will go from Keeseville/Peru to Beekmantown/Plattsburgh stopping at key sites in the area\, including churches involved in the abolitionist struggle and local cemeteries\, with reenactors providing historical interpretation. Among the reenactors will be the great\, great grandson of local Underground Railroad leader Stephen Keese Smith. \n\n\n\nIncluded in the bus tour is a stop at the Plattsburgh Public Library (19 Oak Street\, Plattsburgh) for a special FREE movie that highlights how the Underground Railroad helped a Union soldier get home after he ended up in a Confederate prison. The movie starts at 1:30 PM. If you are riding on the bus\, you are encouraged to bring a lunch. The bus will return to the North Star Museum at 4:00 PM. \n\n\n\nThe bus costs $10 for an individual and $20 for a family. Register online at https://northcountryundergroundrailroad.com/.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/juneteenth-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260617T184516Z
CREATED:20260603T192122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T184516Z
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Architectural Salvage Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Check out our new architectural salvage warehouse and take home some treasures! \n\n\n\nOpening Weekend Hours: June 19 – June 22\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocated in the former Pray’s Family Farm Market in Keeseville (397 State Highway 9N\, Keeseville\, NY)\, we accept donations of quality building materials\, from windows and bathtubs to doorknobs and light fixtures. In addition to supporting the appreciation\, care\, and continued use of historic buildings\, the warehouse will provide affordable items and keep building materials out of our region’s increasingly crowded landfills. It’s also a great way to bring pieces with character and history into your home! \n\n\n\nRegular warehouse hours will be:Fridays & Mondays 10:00–3:00Third Saturday & Sunday of the month 10:00–3:00 \n\n\n\nLearn more about the warehouse HERE!
URL:https://aarch.org/event/salvage-warehouse-opening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192814Z
CREATED:20260430T160735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192814Z
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SUMMARY:The Santanoni Workforce
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom butlers to builders and guides to gardeners\, there have been scores of people who have worked at Great Camp Santanoni since construction began more than 130 years ago. This tour delves into the lives of the people who labored to make Camp Santanoni the iconic landmark that it is today. Explore these stories from Santanoni’s birth as a Great Camp to its new life in the modern age as a state-managed recreation area and historic site. As you trek to each area of the preserve\, learn more about the people who contributed to Santanoni’s story — you may even meet some of them in person! \n\n\n\nThis outing is led by Camp Santanoni Historic Site Manager Kelly Quimby. \n\n\n\nThere is a suggested donation of $45. This outing is first come\, first served\, as is space on a horse-drawn wagon. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour involves walking on uneven ground and navigating stairs. Entering and exiting the Main Camp is done by boarding a wagon (requiring two steps to enter and exit) or a 9.6-mile (round-trip) hike/bike on a dirt road.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/santanoni-workforce-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192626Z
CREATED:20260430T160055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192626Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Woodworking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThroughout much of the past\, everything was shaped by hand\, in the Adirondacks and beyond. Woodworking in particular requires the skilled hand of a dedicated artisan. This time-honored craft includes structural carpentry\, interior finishes\, and even crafting furniture and tools. Through this workshop\, we aim to preserve the traditional techniques embodied in the hand-crafted wooden objects all around us. This introduction to woodworking offers participants valuable hands-on experience with the materials\, tools\, and skills that underlie this ancient craft. During this guided exercise with craftsman Marcus Soto at Whallonsburg’s Whitcomb’s Garage\, participants will learn how to identify the many properties and uses of wood. Attendees will learn to use both hand and power tools to create a wooden stool as a keepsake of their experience. This workshop is great for curious individuals of any skill level who want to learn more. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is led by Marcus Soto of Sojen Design. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $200 for AARCH members and $225 for non-members. Lunch from River & Rails Market & Deli is included for both days. This workshop is first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nThis project is funded\, in part\, by grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/woodworking-workshop-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T180053Z
CREATED:20260507T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180053Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:RSVP by May 28\n\n\n\nJoin us at Heaven Hill for our Annual Meeting in June! Alongside gathering to review the past year and elect board members\, we will be treated to the inaugural Engelhart Education Fund-supported talk by historian Amy Godine. Following the Annual Meeting and talk\, we will enjoy a reception with light refreshments. Learn more about the event here. \n\n\n\nThanks to funds raised through the Engelhart Education Fund\, this event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/annual-meeting-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165418Z
CREATED:20260406T165411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T165418Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk with Charlotte Demers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leisurely walk to the Santanoni Farm as we look for spring wildflowers. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, we’ll learn how to identify a variety of seasonal blooms\, and learn about the cultural and natural history of these beautiful plants.  \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring insect repellent\, water\, snacks\, and appropriate footwear/clothing for a 2 mile round trip hike. Meet in the upper parking lot at 10 a.m. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event and no pre-registration is required. Email kelly@aarch.org for more information.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/wildflower-walk-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193245Z
CREATED:20260416T193113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193245Z
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SUMMARY:Santanoni Preserve: A Guided Journey Through Adirondack Conservation and History with Laura Baker
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into the story of the Adirondacks through the lens of one remarkable place and one influential family. This guided tour explores only a portion of Santanoni Preserve\, the former wilderness retreat of Robert and Anna Pruyn\, whose vision helped shape both the landscape and legacy of the region. \n\n\n\nYou’ll discover how late 19th-century wealth met wild nature in a carefully designed balance. The tour highlights how Pruyn and his family embraced the ideals of conservation — long before it became a national movement — through sustainable forestry\, a working farm\, and the preservation of vast wilderness. \n\n\n\nSet within Adirondack Park\, one of the largest protected landscapes in the United States\, this tour also commemorates the park’s anniversary on May 20 — a moment to reflect on the enduring “Forever Wild” legacy that has protected these ands for generations. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how the creation of the park paralleled and reinforced the Pruyn family’s approach to responsible land stewardship. \n\n\n\nMeet at 10 AM at the Gate House. From there\, we will walk approximately one mile to the farm. Please wear sturdy\, comfortable shoes suitable for walking\, and be sure to bring water. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Baker is a NYS Outdoor Guide and the owner of Adk Heartscape Trails and Tales LLC\, a business dedicated to sharing regional stories of the Adirondacks. As a fourth-generation Adirondacker and avid hiker\, Laura combines her love for nature with her passion for educating others through interpretive guiding. She brings the rich history and beauty of the Adirondack region to life\, helping others connect with its natural wonders. Whether sharing the trails or local tales\, Laura’s deep connection to the Adirondacks shapes her work and inspires others to explore the heart of this stunning landscape.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/santanoni-tour-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T235959
DTSTAMP:20260512T154045Z
CREATED:20260512T154039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T154045Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Sites Open House
DESCRIPTION:During the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House\, over 100 sacred sites across New York State open their doors for visitors to explore their beautiful art\, architecture\, and history. This year’s theme is “Holding Community Memories\,” and participating congregations will showcase their buildings and histories through guided tours\, lectures\, musical performances\, and opening their archives.  \n\n\n\nHere are the North Country sites participating this year: \n\n\n\n\nGrace Episcopal Church\, Canton\n\n\n\nThe Church of Messiah\, Glens Falls\n\n\n\nFirst Presbyterian Church of Gouverneur\n\n\n\nSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, Malone\n\n\n\nPlattsburgh United Methodist Church\, Plattsburgh
URL:https://aarch.org/event/sacred-sites-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165016Z
CREATED:20260406T165008Z
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SUMMARY:Migrant Bird Walk with Charlotte Demers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning bird walk at the Santanoni Preserve. \n\n\n\nParticipants will meet in the upper parking lot at 10 a.m. to begin a one mile stroll to the Farm Complex. A slow paced walk on this flat dirt road should result in seeing or hearing some of the 98 species of birds that have been recorded at Santanoni. \n\n\n\nPlan on two hours to reach the Farm Complex\, with the return to the parking lot at your own pace. This is a great trip for beginning birders. \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring insect repellent\, water\, snacks\, and appropriate footwear/clothing for a two-mile round trip hike. Binoculars will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis walk is co-sponsored by AARCH and the Adirondack Interpretive Center. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event and no pre-registration is required. Email kelly@aarch.org for more information.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/migrant-bird-walk-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260325T131638Z
CREATED:20260305T164609Z
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Paul Schaefer
DESCRIPTION:This program is full – please contact Samantha to be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nDelve into the legacy of Paul Schaefer\, a noted Adirondack conservationist and master builder. Schaefer drew inspiration from the New York Capital Region’s colonial history and built and restored hundreds of homes in Schenectady\, Albany\, and Schoharie counties from the 1930s until 1983. He also built and restored Adirondack camps\, particularly in the Town of Johnsburg. Schaefer completed his own home in Niskayuna in 1934 using salvaged materials from the Dutch Colonial era. After Schaefer’s death in 1996\, the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks acquired the home from his and Carolyn Schaefer’s children and opened an Adirondack learning center and research library there. In 2011\, Union College acquired the property\, extended and strengthened the educational work as the Kelly Adirondack Center. In addition to Schaefer’s prolific work as a builder\, he shaped and led Adirondack wilderness coalitions from 1931 to 1996 and served as vice president of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks for 40 years. Dave Gibson got to know Schaefer when he joined the Association as its executive director in 1987. \n\n\n\nDave Gibson is now the managing partner of the nonprofit advocate Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve\, which was founded in 1945 by Paul Schaefer as Friends of the Forest Preserve. Gibson will speak about his recent biography\, A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer’s Adirondack Coalitions. Following the book discussion\, we will tour the adjoining Adirondack Research Library and Schaefer home with both Dave and Ken Rimany (Dave’s business partner of over 30+ years). Ken was the principal staff member responsible for overseeing the facility’s final design and construction\, opening its doors to the public in January 2005. The Library holds over 15\,000 items relating to Adirondack Park and New York State Forest Preserve and is considered one of the largest collections on the Adirondacks outside the Park. The Kelly Adirondack Center of Union College engages the college community and the wider public with the interdisciplinary study of the Adirondacks and the complex relationships between nature and society. \n\n\n\nThe program starts at 5 PM and ends at 7 PM. The fee is $25 for AARCH and Adirondack Wild members and $35 for non-members. This program is first -come\, first-served.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/paul-schaefer-legacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T235959
DTSTAMP:20250930T171744Z
CREATED:20231023T175609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171744Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Newsletter & Tour Schedule Mailing
DESCRIPTION:Heads up AARCH members and friends – check your mailboxes in mid-April for the 2026 Summer Newsletter and Tour Schedule! Our annual Summer Newsletter details all upcoming tours\, workshops\, and special events for the 2026 season (between June and early October). So many of you enjoy reading over the newsletter and sending in your tour choices ahead of the mid-May tour lottery and we’re thrilled to be able to share what we’ve been working on during the winter months. \n\n\n\nMark you calendars today to prepare for the opportunity to sign up for some of our offerings in 2026! \n\n\n\nNote that AARCH members are given priority entry into the tour lottery as a perk of membership. If you would like to enter the tour lottery AND support our work in historic preservation across the Adirondack region\, consider joining today!
URL:https://aarch.org/event/summer-newsletter-tour-schedule-mailing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260316T131519Z
CREATED:20260226T193429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T131519Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: The First Adirondackers with Curt Stager and David Kanietakeron Fadden
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\nJoin AARCH for a conversation about The First Adirondackers: 12\,000 Years of Indigenous Peoples in the Adirondack Uplands. Co-authored by Curt Stager and David Kanietakeron Fadden\, this book challenges the widespread\, long-standing belief that the Adirondack uplands of northern New York were uninhabited before the arrival of European colonizers. \n\n\n\nIn this discussion\, authors Curt Stager\, PhD\, and David Kanietakeron Fadden will shed light on the cultural history of the Adirondacks outside of the widely-told Eurocentric version\, helping not only to redefine what it means to be an Adirondacker\, but also contributing to a more complete understanding of America itself.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/book-talk-the-first-adirondackers-with-curt-stager-phd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T191740Z
CREATED:20251110T183621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T191740Z
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SUMMARY:Santanoni Winter Weekend (March)
DESCRIPTION:Grab your skis or snowshoes and join us at Great Camp Santanoni for special winter tours of the Main Camp between 10 AM and 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday! This event provides a rare opportunity to go inside buildings and meet guides at the Main Camp during the winter months. The nine-mile round trip on gently rolling terrain will take you past the Santanoni Farm and through the Forest Preserve on a wide\, well-maintained trail. This program is free and open to the public\, no registration required. \n\n\n\nThe Artist’s Studio at the Main Camp complex\, will be open as a warming hut from 10 AM to 3 PM both days. Bring your own cup (or use one of ours!) and enjoy free coffee\, tea\, or hot chocolate by the woodstove. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the SUNY ESF’s Adirondack Interpretive Center will provide snowshoes at no cost for any visitors without their own at Newcomb Pines (5699 Route 28N\, Newcomb). \n\n\n\nNeed additional gear? Reach out to Cloudsplitter Outfitters in Newcomb for renting gear as well.NOTE: Winter conditions can change quickly in the backcountry. Be prepared with extra warm clothing and adequate supplies for your trip. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Adirondack Architectural Heritage\, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation\, the Town of Newcomb\, and the SUNY ESF Adirondack Interpretive Center.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/winter-weekend-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T173000
DTSTAMP:20260224T181854Z
CREATED:20260120T151041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181854Z
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SUMMARY:Marking History Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Marking History with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you curious about how to mark history in the places you care about? Join AARCH and our friends at the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for a closer look at the Foundation’s grant programs\, which fully fund roadside markers highlighting the historical people\, places\, and events your community values. \n\n\n\nWe will explore several of the Foundation’s signature grant programs\, all of which fully fund markers\, and include expert guidance and source vetting from professional historians. These grant programs support markers that recognize local history across New York State\, as well as signage for public properties and historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Participants will also learn about the national Pomeroy Education Program\, through which students conduct primary-source research and make lasting contributions to their communities. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is perfect for educators\, municipal leaders\, nonprofit professionals\, students\, and anyone interested in recognizing and celebrating local history. \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://aarch.org/event/historic-marker-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T192645Z
CREATED:20251110T184156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T192645Z
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SUMMARY:Raquette Lake Winter Trek
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\nJoin AARCH for a winter exploration of Raquette Lake’s Long Point\, which boasts a marvelous collection of rustic architecture\, including the first Adirondack Great Camp\, designed by William West Durant. We will meet at the Antlers\, a cottage resort designed in 1886 by Durant’s friend\, Saratoga Springs architect R. Newton Brezee. The Antlers now comprises part of SUNY Cortland’s William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education. From the Antlers\, we will snowshoe or cross-country ski across Raquette Lake to another part of the campus\, Huntington Memorial Camp\, which includes Durant’s Camp Pine Knot. Started in the 1870s\, Pine Knot established the features that are synonymous with Adirondack Rustic style architecture and what has become known as the “Adirondack Great Camp.” In 1895 Collis Huntington purchased the property from William West Durant and added more buildings to the site. \n\n\n\nWe will also visit St. Williams on Long Point\, commissioned by Durant in 1890 for his Catholic employees. The Shingle-style church has been lovingly restored by St. William’s on Long Point\, a nonprofit organization that hosts retreats and special events at the site. On the return trek across the lake\, we will see Echo Camp perched on the end of Long Point. This meticulously reconstructed camp was designed between 1882 and 1883 for banker and Connecticut Governor\, Phineas Chapman Lounsbury. \n\n\n\nThis tour is led by SUNY Cortland Outdoor Education Director Rhonda Pitoniak. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this outing will require snowshoeing or cross-country skiing over 2 miles across Raquette Lake and participants must bring their own equipment. \n\n\n\nThe fee is $70 for AARCH members and $85 for non-members. Lunch in Camp Huntington’s Fuge Dining Room is included.  This tour is first-come\, first-served.
URL:https://aarch.org/event/raquette-lake-winter-2026/
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