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.
Join us to discuss the demographics of the Town of Clinton (Churubusco). This presentation will reveal why the Churubusco populous is primarily French Canadian and Irish by delving into the history or settlement in Churubusco and how it ties into the Canadian rebellion of 1837.
New Year’s Eve 2025 was the 250th Anniversaryof the attempted storming of Quebec City by American forces under the commandof Generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold. Learn more about this eventand the brave patriots who participate in this early revolutionary war battle.
A photographic view of the Plattsburgh City Center in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries with Pat Loughan. The public is welcome to attend.
Visit with Clinton County Historical Association volunteers and learn about activities planned throughout the summer.
A photographic view of the Plattsburgh City Center in thelate 19th and early 20th Centuries with Pat Loughan.
Join us to discuss the demographics of the Town of Clinton (Churubusco). This presentation will reveal why the Churubusco populus is primarily French Canadian and Irish by delving into the history or settlement in Churubusco and how it ties into the Canadian rebellion of 1837!
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.
CAUTION: Poison oak and poison ivy are abundant on the island. Tickets are $30 per person cash or check made out to CCHA. No more than five per time slot. Not handicap accessible. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Whatever you take in, you must take out. Last boat leaves the island at 3:00 p.m. All visitors must plan to be at the dock on the island by 3:00 p.m. Money is returned if event is cancelled due to weather.
CAUTION: Poison oak and poison ivy are abundant on the island. Tickets are $30 per person cash or check made out to CCHA. No more than five per time slot. Not handicap accessible. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Whatever you take in, you must take out. Last but leaves the end at 3:00 p.m. All visitors must plan to be at the dock on the island by 3:00 p.m. Money is returned if event is cancelled due to weather.
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.
CAUTION: Poison oak and poison ivy are abundant on the island. Tickets are $30 per person cash or check made out to CCHA. No more than five per time slot. Not handicap accessible. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Whatever you take in, you must take out. Last boat leaves the island at 3:00 p.m. All visitors must plan to be at the dock on the island by 3:00 p.m. Money is returned if event is cancelled due to weather.
CAUTION: Poison oak and poison ivy are abundant on the island. Tickets are $30 per person cash or check made out to CCHA. No more than five per time slot. Not handicap accessible. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Whatever you take in, you must take out. Last but leaves the end at 3:00 p.m. All visitors must plan to be at the dock on the island by 3:00 p.m. Money is returned if event is cancelled due to weather.
CAUTION: Poison oak and poison ivy are abundant on the island. Seats are first come first served. No more than five per time slot. Not handicap accessible. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under the age of 16 must bring and wear their own life jackets. Whatever you take in, you must take out. Last but leaves the end at 3:00 p.m. All visitors must plan to be at the dock on the island by 3:00 p.m.
