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Clinton County Historical Association

Clinton County Historians Planning For America250

March 21, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Battle of Valcour historic marker by Bethany GrantThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, America250 Foundation, Battle of Valcour Bay, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Clinton County, Clinton County Historical Association, Lake Champlain

Redford Glass: Clinton County’s Unique, Priceless Glassware

February 19, 2023 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

one of a kind glassware on display at CCHAThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Adirondacks, antiques, Clinton County, Clinton County Historical Association, Industrial History, Labor History, Material Culture, Saranac, Saranac River

Valcour Island in the Early 20th Century

January 23, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Seton HouseThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association

Free ‘National History Day’ Educator Workshops in November

November 4, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

fort ticonderogaFort 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association, Fort Ticonderoga, New York State Museum, SUNY Oneonta, Warren County Historical Society

Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History Program On Tuesday

October 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Plattsburgh Memorial ChapelThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association

Champlain History: Catholic Summer School of America

September 25, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Catholic Summer School, Cliff Haven, NYThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association

Revolutionary Veterans In Clinton County

September 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association, Daughters of the American Revolution

Town of Clinton Cemeteries Tour Planned

August 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association

Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers Talk Set For Tuesday

August 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Civil War Veterans on lawn of Plattsburgh Court House 1895Many 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association

The Lozier Family and Car Company in Plattsburgh

July 17, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

1908 lozier-7 passenger Touring Car made in PlattsburghHenry 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Clinton County Historical Association

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