Events

We host a wide variety of events during the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. Below are some current and past events.

Upcoming Events

July 19, 2026
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday on the Island
Bluff Point Lighthouse

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.

July 26, 2026
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday on the Island
Bluff Point Lighthouse

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.

July 30, 2026
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6:00 pm
Echoes If We Listen
Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh

Echoes if we listen with Helen Nerska based on the newest CCHA Revolutionary War exhibit: Native, Women and Black Patriots in Focus. Discover how each group contributed to the cause with expectations that were not realized.

August 2, 2026
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday on the Island Tour - August 2026
Peru Boat Launch

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.

August 5, 2026
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5:30 pm
Exploring Plattsburgh's Point: The Buildings of the Macomb St. Historic District with Dr. James Lindgren, Professor Emeritus, SUNY Plattsburgh.
Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street Plattsburgh.

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.

August 8, 2026
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday on Crab Island - August 2026
Peru Boat Launch

$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.

August 9, 2026
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday on the Island
Bluff Point Lighthouse

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.