The Clinton County Historical Association has been awarded a 2023 Local Heritage Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership totaling $8,000 to plan for the America250 commemoration of our nation’s founding. [Read more…] about Clinton County Historians Planning For America250
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Redford Glass: Clinton County’s Unique, Priceless Glassware
The Redford Glass Company, in the town of Saranac, Clinton County, NY was in business for only 20 years (over 200 years ago) and produced products that demonstrated unique skilled craftsmanship that survive to this day. The Company, that was once famous and esteemed for its crown glass windowpanes, has become synonymous with unique and priceless glassware. [Read more…] about Redford Glass: Clinton County’s Unique, Priceless Glassware
Valcour Island in the Early 20th Century
The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) and the Lake Forest Senior Retirement Community will host a program on the early 20th century life on Valcour Island in Lake Champlain, set for Tuesday, January 31st. [Read more…] about Valcour Island in the Early 20th Century
Free ‘National History Day’ Educator Workshops in November
Fort Ticonderoga will partner with the Warren County Historical Society to host a free workshop for middle and high school teachers on Thursday, November 10th, from 4 to 5 pm and the Clinton County Historical Association on Thursday, November 17th, from 4 to 5 pm.
The workshop will introduce teachers to the National History Day program and the process for preparing students to participate. These workshops are open to all educators, whether or not they have prior experience with National History Day. [Read more…] about Free ‘National History Day’ Educator Workshops in November
Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History Program On Tuesday
The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) have announced “Lest We Forget – The Story of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel,” a program with Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska, set for Tuesday, October 25th, at the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel. [Read more…] about Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History Program On Tuesday
Champlain History: Catholic Summer School of America
The Catholic Summer School of America was both a vacation and religious destination for Catholics throughout New England during the early to mid-twentieth century.
Establishing a permanent home on the shores of Cliff Haven on Lake Champlain in 1896, during its hey-day, the school had over 14 cottages and accommodated more than 1,500 people during their busiest summer seasons. [Read more…] about Champlain History: Catholic Summer School of America
Revolutionary Veterans In Clinton County
The Clinton County Historical Association and the Saranac Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host “Patriot Founders of Clinton County,” a program with Desmond Meacham set for Tuesday, September 6th, at the House of Prayer in Plattsburgh. [Read more…] about Revolutionary Veterans In Clinton County
Town of Clinton Cemeteries Tour Planned
The Clinton County Historical Association has announced a tour of Town of Clinton cemeteries, led by Town Historian Rebecca LeClair, set for August 20th. [Read more…] about Town of Clinton Cemeteries Tour Planned
Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers Talk Set For Tuesday
Many Clinton County residents are descended from the over 5,000 men who enlisted there for the Civil War.
The Clinton County Historical Association will host “Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers,” a program set for Tuesday, August 9th, at the Lake Forest Senior Living Community in Plattsburgh. [Read more…] about Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers Talk Set For Tuesday
The Lozier Family and Car Company in Plattsburgh
Henry Abrahm Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. After selling his bicycle business, Lozier moved to Plattsburgh in Clinton County, NY, in 1900 to manufacture boats and marine engines. In 1905 Henry Abrahm Lozier Jr. started manufacturing the Lozier automobiles.
Loziers were top line luxury cars and for a time were the most expensive cars produced in the United States. The 1910 model featured cars priced between $4,600 and $7,750. That same year, a Cadillac could be bought for about $1,600 and a Packard for about $3,200. A pre-assembly line Ford Model T of the same year retailed at approximately $850 and the average annual salary in America was approximately $750. [Read more…] about The Lozier Family and Car Company in Plattsburgh