Saturday, January 6, 202410:00 am – 4:30 pm AARCH and the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) are collaborating on a special program that highlights the history of ADK’s renowned Heart Lake complex in Lake Placid. The day will start at ADK’s historic Adirondack Loj, designed by Adirondack architect William Distin, with the earliest section built in…
Friday, May 19, 2023 The Santanoni Preserve features a rich array of avian life along its wooded paths! Join AARCH and birding expert Joan Collins in our first-ever birding excursion along the road to Camp Santanoni’s historic farm complex. Species sought out on this outing will include Ruffed Grouse, Broad-winged Hawk, most of our breeding…
Friday, June 2 – Saturday June 3, 2023 Have you ever been curious about how to identify and repair historic plaster work in your home, workspace, or on a project? Join AARCH for this rare opportunity to both learn from master plasterer Richard Barrow and contribute to the ongoing restoration of the historic and iconic…
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Farming has remained a defining staple of the Champlain Valley for over 200 years. In this outing, we will explore several small farms and meet producers who are ushering in a new wave of farming in the Adirondacks. Local food production is transforming the landscape and revitalizing regional farming. We will…
Friday, June 30 – Saturday, July 1, 2023 One of preservationists’ most common cries is to ‘Save Those Wood Windows!’ Understanding how to implement vital maintenance and repair of wood windows conserves their functionality and helps preserve a building’s historic character. Through this workshop, attendees will attain crucial insight from an expert and gain hands-on…
Friday, July 7, 2023 The National Register-listed Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway was built between 1929 and 1934 to honor those who had died during World War I, while also drawing a burgeoning new generation of “auto tourists” to the Adirondack region by offering easy access to a mountaintop view. The 8.5-mile highway is a marvelous…
Thursday, July 20, 2023 The North Country’s Atlas-F ICBM missile silos were designed by the United States Air Force in the early 1960s when the Cold War’s nuclear tensions were at their highest. Boquet 556-5, or the Lewis Missile Base, served as part of the Plattsburgh Ballistic program, which consisted of twelve missile sites located…
Saturday, July 22, 2023Keeseville Community Arts Festival Adirondack Action’s Keeseville Community Arts Festival brings together artists, residents, and families to celebrate place each year. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, amateur painter, or someone looking for an exciting family-friendly event, there is something for you! This year, festival attendees can pick up a copy of our…
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Camp Santanoni, a 12,900-acre wilderness estate established in 1892 alongside a 200-acre working farm, is an architectural wonder rich with the stories of the people who have lived and worked there, and enjoyed and preserved it. While women have always played a central role at Santanoni, their stories have not always…
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington were passionate about the arts, nature, and animals, and were no strangers to altruism. Their philanthropy created or supported numerous parks, libraries, and museums along the east coast. Their largest regional contribution came between 1932 and 1939 when they donated 15,000 acres surrounding their William West…
