Essex County

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today
  • Historical Bridges of the Adirondacks

    Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street, Keeseville, NY, United States

    Join us on July 21, 2021, for an exploration of the incredible variety of historical bridges that are located in the region.

    This program explores the incredible variety of historical bridges that are found in the region. These include: stone arch bridges in Keeseville and Ticonderoga; covered bridges in Jay and Edinburg; iron trusses over the AuSable, Hudson, Saranac, Raquette, Moose and Sacandaga Rivers; reinforced concrete, stone-faced spans in Keene, Piercefield, and Black Brook; and the marvelous steel arch bridge over AuSable Chasm... As bridges are among our most endangered historical resources, the program also looks at successful strategies for preserving these regional treasures.

  • Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto Tour, NCUGRHA

    North Star Underground Railroad Museum 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY, United States

    Meet three African American Women, Ida Wells, Portia Backiston & Helen Appo, who were strong leaders. Learn how the Mohawk women inspired the suffrage movement.

  • The History and Archeology of Schuyler Island and its Role in the Battle of Valcour Island

    Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street, Keeseville, NY, United States

    Chris Sabick will discuss the history of Schuyler Island and the underwater archeological research that has taken place around the island with particular focus on the role that the island played in the American Revolution and the Battle of Valcour Island.