Historic Plattsburgh
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Plattsburgh has the distinction of being one of our region’s largest and most architecturally rich cities. Historic homes, businesses, and civic buildings dot the landscape and give the community a strong sense of place. This “behind-the-scenes” outing will explore a variety of residential, commercial, and civic structures dating to the 19th and early 20th centuries. We will experience historic neighborhoods like Cumberland Avenue and “The Point” and defining buildings including the John Russell Pope-designed City Hall and MacDonough Monument, Trinity Episcopal Church, the Delaware & Hudson railroad station, Kent-Delord House, and homes large and small that represent most of the major architectural styles of the last 200 years. Get a rare peek inside some of the city’s most vibrant and well-restored buildings as we delve deeper into Plattsburgh’s storied past.
This tour is led by Champlain Valley historian Don Wickman as well as several property owners. The tour begins at 10 AM and ends around 4 PM.
The fee is $60 for AARCH members and $75 for non-members. Lunch from Norma J’s Café & Bake Shop is included.
Please note that this outing features about 1.5 miles of walking over mostly level pavement.