The Clinton County Historical Association

CCHA

Clinton County Historical Association
Plattsburgh, New York

Preserving our past
for the future

Be sure to check out our monthly "Collection Highlights" page to see the gems in the museum collection!

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Clinton County Museum

Visitor Information

Historic Sites

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Local Historians

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Hotel Champlain History

Museum Book Shop

The new home of the Clinton County Historical Association located at 98 Ohio Avenue on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Roger Harwood photo.

The Clinton County Historical Association is dedicated to preserving Clinton County's heritage. With its museum, historic sites and period houses the Association reveals the way the County's inhabitants lived and worked for over three hundred years. By touring the properties, visitors see how Clinton County evolved from a forested wilderness into a farming community and on to be one of the fastest growing rural areas in the State.

The area rich in military history from the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812, hosted a military presence almost continuously until the recent loss of Plattsburgh Air Force Base in 1995.

Clinton County, New York
Scenically located between the Adirondack Mountains and historic Lake Champlain, Clinton County has developed into a popular vacation area. The County is located 35 miles south of Montreal and has a population of approximately 80,000. It is host to PARC (Plattsburgh Air Force Redevelopment Corporation), International Corporations, Plattsburgh State University Campus, Clinton Community College and dozens of beautiful apple orchards, shipping apples all over the world.

The Clinton County Historical Association has been part of the community since 1945 and strives to preserve, collect and display the county's past for the education and enjoyment of future generations.

What's New?

The Museum Shop has been updated to reflect our currently offered selection of books and publications! Contact us for information about purchasing items from our Museum Store. Watch for more information about how you can purchase items from our store.

A wonderful publication for the younger reader! This is the first Special Edition issue of Drumbeats a publication of the Clinton County Historical Association, September 11th, 2002. It is filled with fascinating historical facts, and information... even a history scavenger hunt!!
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Tasteful Traditions a cookbook published by the Clinton County Historical Association, features a collection of delicious, easy to make recipes, all from the local kitchens of Clinton County!
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Last Updated:05/07/2008

Clinton County Historical Association
98 Ohio Avenue ¨ Plattsburgh, New York 12901 ¨ (518) 561-0340