Until 100 years ago, women did not have the right to vote in New York State. That changed on Nov. 6, 1917, when New Yorkers voted to give women the ballot. The Adirondack History Museum is marking the occasion with “Adirondack Suffragists: 100 Years of Votes for Women,” a … [Read more...] about Museum Celebrates Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in New York
Archives for June 2017
July Art Exhibit Opening at Adirondack Art Association
The Adirondack Art Association in excited to announce their July Art Exhibit for 2017. The exhibition, which will feature a group show of AAA artist members and a preview of silent auction works, will be held from June 30 to July 24, 2017. An opening reception which is free and … [Read more...] about July Art Exhibit Opening at Adirondack Art Association
Searching for Ancestors: John Call and Andrew Call
"I'm looking for a relative (John Call, 21 yrs old, born 1861) that came from Michigan and died in New York on 9-3-1882. I believe he had relatives: Joe Call, Jesse Call, or Sherman Call that lived in Essex and/or Onondaga, New York. Apparently John left home after his father, … [Read more...] about Searching for Ancestors: John Call and Andrew Call
Summer Yoga at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness
This summer, LCY&W is offering more classes than ever before! We are very excited for the return of Michael Fergot scheduled for Sundays 10-11:15am and Robin Gucker for Fridays 9-10:15am. Susan, Kate, Michelle, and Karin will continue their weekly classes Monday-Thursday. … [Read more...] about Summer Yoga at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness
Vintage Postcard: Chateaugay Steamer
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. This week it was a postcard featuring another old steam ship that traveled Lake Champlain! Recognize it? It's the Chateaugay steamer! What can … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Chateaugay Steamer