The Clinton County Historical Association presents a lecture series the first Monday of every month from April to December (except when Monday is a holiday). These lectures are free and open to all and are funded in part by Clinton County.
Upcoming Programs & Events for 2012
Saturday, March 31
Packbasket Workshop with Mick Jarvis of Adirondack Baskets and Heritage Designs
Weave a 17" or 21" tall basket of premium reed. For beginners as well as weaving "veterans."
All materials are included and all necessary tools are provided. Bring a snack or lunch for breaktime.
Workshop cost: CCHA Members:
$70.00 for 17" basket
$85.00 for 21" basket
Non-CCHA Members:
$80.00 for 17" basket
$100.00 for 21" basket
Registration with $20 nonrefundable deposit required. Call 518-561-0340 to register.
9am - 4pm at the Museum.
Saturday & Sunday, May 5-6, 2012
Civil War Encampment & Reenactment
Held at Beekmantown Town Hall Rec Center,571 Spellman Road, West Chazy, NY 12992
Watch the newspaper for a full schedule of events.
Monday, May 7, 2012
20th Century Camps of Valcour Island by Roger Harwood
At the Museum, 7 pm, refreshments to follow.
Free and open to the public. Funded in part by Clinton COunty.
Saturday, June 2 & 3, 2012
Annual Museum Day
Open 10-4, No admission charge. Special children's activities.
At the Clinton County Historical Museum and 22 other participating museums.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Elizabeth Fisk Looms: The Story of a Weaver by Marty Dale
At the museum, 7 pm, refreshments follow.
Free and open to the public. Funded in part by Clinton COunty.
Monday, July 9, 2012
The Civil War through Quilts by Vicki Evans
At the Museum, 7 PM, refreshments to follow.
Free and open to the public. Funded in part by Clinton COunty.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Battle of Plattsburgh Centenary and the Progressive Era by Matt Hewson
At the Museum, 7 PM, refreshments to follow.
Free and open to the public. Funded in part by Clinton COunty.
Previous Programs & Events (2011)
Monday, April 4
Adirondack Ice: A Cultural and Natural History by Caperton Tissot
Personal stories and wonderful photos about a disappearing era; the ice industry, ice transportation & recreation.
7 pm at the Museum, refreshments and book signing follow.
Monday, May 2
A Photographic Exploration of 19th century Adirondack Ironworks with a focus on Clintonville by Gordon Pollard
7PM at the Museum, refreshments follow
Saturday & Sunday, May 14-15
Civil War Encampment & Reenactment
Held on the field between the Old Base Cemetery and the Battle of Plattsburgh Museum. Watch the newspaper for a full schedule of events celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War.
Museum open & free Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, June 4
Annual Museum Day
Museum Open 9-4, free with special children's activities
Monday, June 6
The Heyday of the Catholic Summer School of America by Roger Black
A narrated photographic history of a summer community in Cliff Haven that attracted thousands of people to the area in the first half of the 20th century.
7PM at the Museum, refreshments follow
Monday, July 11
Clinton Park & the First Northern League 1901-1906 by Dick Leyden
Where professional baseball was played on the Gold Coast of Plattsburgh
7PM at the Museum, refreshments follow
Tuesday-Friday, July 12-15
CCHA Civil War Camp
Special Notice — Civil War Youth Camp 2011 is registered to capacity. Sorry we cannot register any more campers for July. Thanks for your interest and positive response!
CCHA Civil War Camp is a hands on immersion into the life of a Civil War soldier. Call 561-0340 or email director@clintoncounty.org for more information.
9AM to 3PM at the Museum, free
Saturday, August 6
Tour of the Frog Farm in Perry Mills and Maple Hill Cemetery in Rouses Point
$10 members, $15 non-members, $25 a couple. Register by calling 561-0340.
9 am - 3 pm
Monday, August 8
Canadians and the U.S. Civil War by Rob McLachlan
“Did you know 50,000 Canadians participated in the U.S. Civil War?" Find out more during this talk by the Capt. & President of The Grays and Blues of Montréal.
7PM at the Museum, refreshments follow
Monday, August 15
Encore presentation at a new *location!
A Visual Tour of The Catholic Summer School of America at Cliff Haven by Roger Black
4PM at *Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh
Saturday, August 20
Civil War Connections - co-sponsored by NNYAC Genealogical Society
Research opportunities, children's activities, book sale, speakers, and music.
10 am - 4 pm at the Museum. For more information (PDF document), CLICK HERE.
10 am - 4 pm at the Museum. Free and open to the public
Monday, September 5
Industrial Keeseville by Stephen Engelhart
7 pm at the Museum. Refreshments to follow. Free and open to the public
Saturday, September 10
Tour of Ellenburg Cemeteries & Town Hall
$15 per person and $25 per couple non-CCHA member or $12 and $20 respectively for CCHA members. Register by calling 561-0340. For more information (PDF document), CLICK HERE.
10 am - 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11
Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration
Museum open both days
Monday, October 3
Climate Science and Climate Change: Global and Local Impact by Ray Johnson
7 pm at the Museum. Refreshments to follow. Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 3
Victorian Scrap Ornament Make 'n' Take
Workshop for kids to create decorations inspired by 19th Century greeting cards in CCHA's collection.
10am-2pm at the Museum. Free and Open to the public.
Monday, December 5
Author Jack Bilow on War of 1812
Book signing and talk by author Jack Bilow with commentary on his War of 1812 books.
7 pm at the Museum. Refreshments to follow. Free and open to the public
Thursday, December 8
3rd Annual Holiday Shopping Night
Support local museums and find unique gifts at Clinton County Historical Association, Battle of Plattsburgh Association and Champlain Valley Trasportation Museum.CCHA is offering an extensive variety of books on the region's history for sale and is offering cider and cookies to shoppers and browsers.
CCHA is delighted to host a special guest for shopping night this year. Starting at 6 pm, writer and history buff Gordie Little will be reading and signing copies of his new children's book entitled "Little Champy Goes to School". Bring along the family and hear a fun tale from a local storytelling legend!
5-8 pm at the Plattsburgh Museum Campus.
Saturday, December 17th
Ornaments from Nature Make 'n' Take Workshop
Worshop for Kids to make decorations inspired by nature and made from natural materials.
10 am - 2 pm at the Museum. Free and open to the public.
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