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Clinton County Tours By AARCH (Adirondack Architectural Heritage)
VALCOUR
ISLAND The waters surrounding Valcour Island in Lake Champlain were the scene of the Battle of Valcour, an important naval battle during the Revolutionary War. Here, in October 1776, a small colonial fleet under the command of Benedict Arnold engaged the British fleet. During the 19th century, the island was briefly home to a fledgling “free-love” colony and, in 1874, a lighthouse was built on it. The island is now part of the Forest Preserve and the lighthouse is being managed by the Clinton County Historical Association. We will travel by boat to Valcour Island for a four-mile interpretive hike with AARCH Executive Director Steven Engelhart and naturalist David Thomas-Train. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The fee is $40 for AARCH and CCHA members and $50 for non-members.
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DANNEMORA PRISON The Clinton Correctional Facility at Dannemora, originally built in 1845, is the third oldest and the largest prison in New York State. This unique opportunity will take us inside this maximum-security prison where we will visit a cellblock modeled on the “Auburn System,” the Church of the Good Thief built entirely by inmates, the North Yard, workshops, and the former Dannemora State Hospital. The history of the prison is fascinating and its architecture most dramatic. The tour begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The fee is $35 for AARCH and Clinton County Historical Association members and $45 for non-members.
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YEARS OF FARMING Farming has been important to the Champlain Valley for more than two centuries. On this southern Clinton County tour, we will explore a series of homesteads and farms from the early 19th century to the present day, which will collectively show how farming has changed over time. We’ll begin the day at the newly opened Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, then visit the Keese Homestead (circa 1795) built by Quaker settlers in a community called The Union. Other stops include Forrence Orchards, one of the largest McIntosh orchards in the state; Remillard Dairy Farm, family owned for three generations; and finally Clover Mead Farm, where we’ll see how organic cheese is made and sample their exceptional line of farm-fresh products. Led by AARCH’s Steven Engelhart, the tour begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The fee is $35 for AARCH and Clinton County Historical Association members and $45 for non-members.
BENEFIT
EVENT AT Saturday, July 17 Our 2010 benefit event will be held at the Werrenwrath Camp, designed in 1928 by McKim, Mead, and White for baritone Reinold Werrenwrath. Well known guests included Eleanor Roosevelt, Enrico Caruso, Joan Crawford, and Clark Gable. Spend the afternoon socializing and relaxing while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Chazy Lake. The day will include food and refreshments and an opportunity to tour the grounds. The event begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The cost is $100 per person. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call AARCH at (518) 834-9328.
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Last Updated:07/27/2010
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