Clinton County Historical AssociationPlattsburgh, N.Y. – The Clinton County Historical Association invites you to explore the rich history of our region through a series of engaging events this summer. From lighthouses to railroads, blueberry businesses to cemetery tours, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

July 14 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. 3 floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.

July 19 – Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Part 1. Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will share the history of rail development which opened up Clinton County to new markets and eventually to new tourism and a past we now take for granted. This is the 1st of a multi-part series which will span the period from 1833 to present and include photographs, newspaper articles, and information from our large collection of railroad books recently added to our research library.

July 21 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. 3 floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.

July 25 – 6:30 pm, Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Booming Blueberry Business on the Altona Flat Rock with Steve Frederick sharing the legacy of the Flat Rock community of local pickers who supplied blueberries throughout the east coast and into Canada.

July 28 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. 3 floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.

August 4 – Sunday on the Island. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse and explore the trails on Valcour Island.  Transportation to the Island begins at 9:20. $30 per person. Call 518-561-0340 to reserve your spot.

August 10, 9:30 am. Walking tour of Riverside Cemetery. Visit the graves of Plattsburgh pioneers and notables with narrations by Anne Bailey, Helen Nerska, Kit Booth and Jackie Madison.

Except for August 4th, all events are free and open to the public.

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For more information please contact:

Helen Nerska, Director

518-561-0340