Thursday, April 30, 2026 This program is full – please contact Samantha to be added to the waitlist. Delve 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…
Friday-Saturday, June 12-13, 2026. Throughout 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…
Saturday, June 13, 2026 From 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….
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27, 2026 One 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…
Friday, August 7, 2026 During 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….
Saturday, August 8, 2026 Camp 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…
Friday, August 14, 2026 This program is full – please contact us at info@aarch.org or 518-834-9328 ext. 9 to be added to the waitlist. All 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…
Friday, August 21, 2026 In 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….
Sunday, September 27 – Tuesday, September 29 This program is full – please contact Jackie to be added to the waitlist. This 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…
Sunday, October 25 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 Join AARCH for a two-part workshop at Adirondack Architectural Salvage! Combining a well-worn, well-loved vintage quilt with an antique window sash is a beautiful way to preserve history and create a striking piece of art. Quilts that are too fragile to be used on a bed can…