Clinton County Historical Association
We host a wide variety of events during the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. Below are some current and past events.
Three days of celebrations will be held from June 19th to 21st to mark the 2026 national Juneteenth holiday in Clinton and Essex counties, which were hotbeds of abolitionism during a transforming time in American history. Full details can be found here.
Visit the CCHA museum for guided tours and special offerings. See here for information on museum openings around the county.
Peru Veterans and the founding of the Town with Military historian Thaddeus Booth-Trudo and Town of Peru historian Helen Nerska.
History matters because liberty is not self-sustaining; it must first be imagined in the minds and hearts of ordinary people and then defended through sacrifice, leadership, and endurance. Using figures such as John and Abigail Adams, Joseph Warren, and William Emerson, this engaging illustrated presentation will explain how the American Revolution grew from conviction into action, while the Declaration of Independence gave that struggle its clearest moral and political purpose. Its central regional argument is that Valcour Island deserves lasting historical importance because Benedict Arnold’s improvised naval stand on Lake Champlain delayed the British advance long enough to preserve the northern defenses and help make Saratoga possible. A familiar story will be told in an unfamiliar manner, something you won’t want to miss.
Reading of Declaration of Independence by John Krueger. Sponsored by Sons of the American Revolution and the Clinton County Historical Association.
Sunday on the Island - $30 per person. Register today! Tours of the lighthouse and a free Valcour Island trail guide. Boats will leave the Peru Boat Launch every 20 minutes starting at 9:20 am until 1:00. Last boat back is at 3:00 pm. Call 518-561-0340 to register.
$35 per person. Register today! Meet for a short Island history at the Flagpole and take a leisurely 2-mile hike around the Island. A tour guide with a map is provided. Boat will leave the Peru Boat Launch every 35 minutes starting at 9:30 until 1:00 pm. Last Boat back is at3:00 pm. Call 518-561-0340 to register.
The Bluff Point Lighthouse is open for tours hosted by Clinton County Historical Association volunteers. Transportation to Valcour Island is the responsibility of the visitor.
The Bluff Point Lighthouse is open for tours hosted by Clinton County Historical Association volunteers. Transportation to Valcour Island is the responsibility of the visitor.
The Bluff Point Lighthouse is open for tours hosted by Clinton County Historical Association volunteers. Transportation to Valcour Island is the responsibility of the visitor.
Sunday on the Island - $30 per person. Register today! Tours of the lighthouse and a free Valcour Island trail guide. Boats will leave the Peru Boat Launch every 20 minutes starting at 9:20 am until 1:00. Last boat back is at 3:00 pm. Call 518-561-0340 to register.
Examining the city's East End, this presentation traces the development of the area's historic architecture: the various styles of buildings, their contributions to the extended historic district, and the status of their preservation.
$35 per person. Register today! Meet for a short Island history at the Flagpole and take a leisurely 2-mile hike around the Island. A tour guide with a map is provided. Boat will leave the Peru Boat Launch every 35 minutes starting at 9:30 until 1:00 pm. Last Boat back is at3:00 pm. Call 518-561-0340 to register.
The Bluff Point Lighthouse is open for tours hosted by Clinton County Historical Association volunteers. Transportation to Valcour Island is the responsibility of the visitor.
Sunday on the Island - $30 per person. Register today! Tours of the lighthouse and a free Valcour Island trail guide. Boats will leave the Peru Boat Launch every 20 minutes starting at 9:20 am until 1:00. Last boat back is at 3:00 pm. Call 518-561-0340 to register.
