Our County.

Our History.

Our Museum.

We are Clinton County, New York’s museum.
We preserve and protect the heritage of Clinton County’s residents.

The Museum

The museum is located on Plattsburgh’s Old Base Museum Campus, with four galleries, a gift shop, and a research library. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm, as well as by appointment.

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Bluff Point Lighthouse

Located on Valcour Island, it overlooks the site of the most important naval battle of the American Revolution. It was placed into service to guide ships through the channel running between Valcour Island and the New York shore.

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Become a Member!

Support the preservation and educational work of the Clinton County Historical Association through an annual contribution. Members receive a 10% discount on books published by the Association, access to the research library, and the Association’s newsletter, North Country Notes.

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Events

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December 31, 2025
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1:00 pm
Struggle in the Snow: The Storming of Quebec with Thaddeus Booth-Trudeau
Christ & St. John's Episcopal Church, 18 Butternut St. Champlain
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January 13, 2026
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6:45pm
Redford Glass Uncovered
Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh
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January 16, 2026
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12:30pm
The Extraordinary Life of Champlain’s Jehudi Ashmun
Plattsburgh Senior Center. 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh
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