Saturday, February 21, 2026 Join 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….
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Long a home to farmers, homesteaders, and subsistence communities alike, the Saranac River Valley remains a vibrant agricultural corridor featuring diverse farming operations and stalwart farmsteads, all of which maintain a notable impact on the local food scene. Like the Champlain Valley, farming has remained a defining staple here for well…
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Our most requested outing from the last two years is back! Quietly tucked in a serene corner of the Town of Chester, Friends Lake hosts a range of historic buildings, scenic views, and Adirondack stories. Sandwiched between the Hudson River to the west and the charming hamlet of Chestertown to the…
Friday, June 27, 2025Pine Ridge Cemetery, Saranac Lake *Miss this workshop? Check out our blog post on cleaning gravestones! Cemeteries exhibit distinctive funerary architecture through the design, iconography, and carving patterns on gravestones. Like buildings, the stewardship and preservation of these unique commemorative spaces require maintenance and careful attention to detail. Join restoration specialist Kurt…
Thursday, July 17, 2025 The small but storied Crab Island sits in Lake Champlain’s Cumberland Bay and has quietly witnessed military engagements, shipwrecks, commemorations, and more. Famed for its role in the Battle of Plattsburgh Bay, American and British naval forces faced off just off its shores in September 1814. During these engagements, Crab Island…
Monday, July 7, 2025 Boonville’s often overlooked collection of commercial, industrial, and residential architecture reflects its role as a key transportation hub for the Black River Valley during the 19th century. As the nexus for turnpikes, railroad lines, and a canal, Boonville’s industry grew exponentially during this period and contributed to an enduring collection of…
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Once referred to as “the town that refused to die,” Lyon Mountain has faced overwhelming hurdles in the past half-century yet retains a distinct identity through its historic buildings. The open pit mining at Lyon Mountain was known for producing high quality iron ore that contributed to many infrastructure projects across…
Monday, July 21, 2025 Come to Great Camp Santanoni for an immersive experience in the tradition of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a Japanese wellness practice that helps individuals access the healing properties of nature. You will be invited to slow down, be curious, and use all your senses to more fully experience the nature and…
Thursday, July 24, 2025 In two distinct St. Lawrence County communities, historic structures carry forward the defining story of North Country life. In the rural community of Rossie, iconic industrial ruins dot the landscape and reflect the small town’s booming past. Following the rushing water of the Indian River, we will explore the infrastructure and…
Friday, July 25, 2025 Boasting a vibrant range of 19th- and early-20th-century architecture, Cape Vincent sits on the busy shores of the St. Lawrence River where it’s joined by Lake Ontario. These buildings reflect the village’s close relationship, historically and today, with these two major bodies of water. The community saw action during the War…