Old Stone Barracks

Walking Tour of Plattsburgh’s Old Base Sunday

August 6, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) will be partnering with City of Plattsburgh Historian, John Krueger to offer walking tours of Plattsburgh Old Base.

Starting the tour with the 1609 discovery of Lake Champlain, the tour will explore Lake Champlain’s vast military history that led up to the Battle of Plattsburgh, which paved the way for what is known today as the Plattsburgh Barracks/Post or, as to most locals, the Old Base. Once housing the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Old Base is a monument to the city’s military past. [Read more…] about Walking Tour of Plattsburgh’s Old Base Sunday

Plattsburgh Old Stone Barracks Plans Announced

November 25, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Friends of the Old Stone Barracks (FOSB) has announced the results of their request for proposals and a new life for Plattsburgh’s Old Stone Barracks.

FOSB has come to an agreement with Terry Schmaltz and Mary Theresa Pearl, proprietors of Valcour Brewing Company, and will assign the contract to purchase the Old Stone Barracks to them. Pearl is originally from Plattsburgh and both she and Schmaltz are retired Army officers. [Read more…] about Plattsburgh Old Stone Barracks Plans Announced

Campaign For Plattsburgh’s Old Stone Barracks Launched

August 14, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Last week, following the announcement that the Old Stone Barracks in Plattsburgh was named to the Preservation League of New York State’s “Seven to Save” list, The Friends of the Old Stone Barracks announced that it has launched a campaign to purchase the property from its private owner. [Read more…] about Campaign For Plattsburgh’s Old Stone Barracks Launched