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  • Closed

    AFHS Closing Day – October 12, 2024

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    Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville, NY, United States

    Today, the Museum will close for the season at the end of the regular Saturday hours.  We hope you had a great experience at the Museum and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

    You can still join the Society with the Membership Form, contact us for research questions, or request visits if we have the staff to cover the requests.

    Our web site will continue to display any changes or interesting Events pertaining to AFHS during our closure.

    Thank you from The Anderson Falls Heritage Society members and volunteers on behalf of the Museum.

     

  • Voting Night

    Kids Voting Night

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    Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville, NY, United States

    SAVE THE DATE!!!  Family Night at the Museum on 10/17 at 6:00 - 7:30pm!

     

    As 2024 is an election year, the museum would like to share the experience of long ago, voting in a booth!  Come learn about the historic voting machine!  There will also be a voting ballot/box for the children to learn about the voting process.  Kids will cast their vote for one of our characters!

    Popcorn and cider will be supplied, as well as a free ice cream card!

     

    Presenters: Members, Volunteers and Friends of Anderson Falls Heritage Society

    Sponsors: Moore Foundation, Stewart's Shops, Giuseppe's Pizza

     

     

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    AFHS Monthly Meeting – October 24, 2024

    Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville, NY, United States

    Meetings are free and open to the public.  All are welcome.

     

    AFHS meetings discuss all facets of the Museum, including exhibits, programs, preserving our building and setting a direction for the Society and Museum.

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    AFHS Monthly Meeting – November 21, 2024

    Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville, NY, United States

    Meetings are free and open to the public.  All are welcome.

     

    AFHS meetings discuss all facets of the Museum, including exhibits, programs, preserving our building and setting a direction for the Society and Museum.

     

    (This meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday due to the traditional Thanksgiving Day holiday.)

     

  • Historic Marker Unveiling – Revolutionary War Veterans

    The unveiling will be held at 10:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery (1819 Main Street, Keeseville) to honor two American Revolutionary War veterans: Dr. Reuben Jones (1747–1833) and Private Ezra Pond (1758–1843). Both men served from Massachusetts before settling in Keeseville, and were buried in Evergreen Cemetery. The ceremony will include remarks from local officials and representatives of the Evergreen Cemetery Association. The Patriotic Burial Marker has been awarded in collaboration with the Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution.

  • Historic Marker Unveiling – Peter Comstock

    The unveiling will take place at 41 Lake Street, Port Kent, NY, honoring Peter Comstock (1796–1874). Comstock, a veteran of the War of 1812, built the original Cumberland Head lighthouse and contributed to the region’s development through his lumber and steamboat businesses. Garth Houde, President of the Anderson Falls Heritage Society, will speak about Comstock’s life and business activities. The Anderson Falls Heritage Society warmly invites the public to attend.