Essex on Lake Champlain (Images of America) is a beautiful collection of historical photographs of Essex, New York. Author David C. Hislop Jr. accompanies the important documentary images with informative descriptions that illuminate the culture and heritage of this … [Read more...] about Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain, by David C. Hislop Jr.
Heritage
Seneca Ray Stoddard
This sunny, postcard perfect Thanksgiving morning encourages reflection on the people, places and activities for which we are grateful. With bluebird skies overhead, wispy mist drifting off of Lake Champlain's silky surface, and warming temperatures it's easy to appreciate this … [Read more...] about Seneca Ray Stoddard
John Burnham Adirondack Mountain Creams
Upon John Bird Burnham's return from the Klondike Gold Rush, he settled into the life of a Champlain Valley share-farmer and budding entrepreneur. Today The Crater Club ensures his legacy, but at the dawn of the 20th century it was his recent adventures in Canada’s Yukon and his … [Read more...] about John Burnham Adirondack Mountain Creams
John Brown Day
Saturday, May 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pm At the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid, NY Attending the event is free. Donations would be appreciated. John Brown Day was created in order to honor two great men-- Frederick Douglass and John Brown. They were … [Read more...] about John Brown Day
Adirondack Futures Workshop
Sunday, May 6 from 1-5pm At the Whallonsburg Grange Hall "Imagine six different, divergent futures for the Park . . . 25 years from now. Everyone welcome. No registration fee. This scenario-planning workshop will help participants develop a vision for what our region … [Read more...] about Adirondack Futures Workshop