• Moore Trail Hike at Inlet

    Moore Trail Hike at Inlet

    Join SLCCHC and Potsdam Pride for an adventure hike on Moore Trail on June 28 at 10:00 AM!

    Details:
    Date: June 28, 2025
    Time: Starts at 10:00 AM
    Locations: Inlet, NY and Wanakena, NY
    Difficulty Level: Easy-Medium. This hike is approximately 2 miles of walking on relatively easy and flat terrain. There are some swampy areas along the trail.
    Price: FREE
    Registration Information: Contact Carlene Bermann at carlene@slcha.org or call the main office at (315) 386-8133. You may also register online.

    This hike is part of the Pride Outside Series and runs from Inlet to Wanakena. It is approximately 2 miles one way, or 4 miles if you complete the entire route. The terrain is relatively easy and flat. However, there are some swampy areas along the trail. Those interested should ensure they wear waterproof shoes or shoes that can get wet, apply sunscreen and bug spray, and dress appropriately for hiking in the woods, as ticks are common this time of year.

    The hike begins at Inlet and concludes in Wanakena. The tour will cover the general history of Inlet and Wanakena, which have long been popular recreational areas. Highlights include Sternberg’s Hotel in Inlet, which operated from approximately 1889 to 1940, and Knollwood, a historic private camp from the 1920s that features a beautiful suspension bridge. The history of nearby Star Lake and Benson Mines will also be discussed.

    (more…)

  • “Rossie & Morristown on the St. Lawrence Coast” Walking Tour

    “Rossie & Morristown on the St. Lawrence Coast” Walking Tour

    Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is partnering with the St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture and the Morristown Gateway Museum for a walking tour this summer on July 24, 2025.

    Details:
    Date: July 24, 2025
    Locations: Rossie, NY (starting) and Morristown, NY (ending)
    Difficulty Level: Easy-Medium. This hike features 1.5 miles of walking on a mix of dirt roads, pavement, and some mildly uneven terrain.
    Price: $60.00 for AARCH and SLCCHC members, $75.00 for non-members.
    Registration Information: If you are a member of the St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture and would like to register, please contact Samantha or Nolan at the AARCH office at (518) 834-9328 or use the contact form.  The deadline to register is June 26, 2025.

    (more…)

  • Be Part of the Silas Wright House Memorial Walkway

    Be Part of the Silas Wright House Memorial Walkway

    As we continue restoring and developing our historic garden, SLCCHC would like to offer you an opportunity to showcase your commitment to our heritage by purchasing a brick engraving in the Silas Wright House Memorial Walkway.

    Your purchased brick will have words chosen by you engraved directly onto the newly installed brick pathway in the historic garden. This engraving opportunity is a wonderful way to commemorate special milestones and remember loved ones.

    The first batch of engravings for the memorial walkway is planned for summer 2025.

    The deadline to be included in the first batch of engravings is June 30, 2025.

    Any orders received after this date will be added to the second batch of engravings.

    (more…)
  • Become a Garden Sponsor Today

    Become a Garden Sponsor Today

    Join us in nurturing history and community by becoming a garden sponsor. Your support helps us maintain and care for our gardens, creating a vibrant space for everyone to enjoy. Choose from the five levels below and help our garden grow!

    For more information, please contact engagement@slcha.org or call (315) 386-8133.

    (more…)
  • The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture was awarded $25,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts

    The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture was awarded $25,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts

    The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture was awarded $25,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts

    CANTON, NEW YORK – The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture announced today a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.

    “As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”

    Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “On behalf of the Council and staff, I am so proud that we are supporting the critical work of so many nonprofit organizations all across the state, including work of the St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture. New York State’s art and culture nonprofits make us a global leader, strengthening our connections to each other and the larger world. I thank you for your dedication and service and look forward to all your work in the coming year.”

    (more…)

To explore more about occupied Indigenous land, visit: https://native-land.ca.

The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture occupies the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee (the People of the Longhouse)/Iroquois Confederacy including, Kanienʼkehá꞉ka “the People of the Flint”/Mohawk, Onyota’a:ka “the People of the Upright Stone”/Oneida, Onondagaono “the Hill Place People”/Onondaga, Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ “the People of the Great Swamp”/Cayuga, Onongawaga “the People of the Great Hill”/Seneca, and Skarureh “the People of the Hemp”/Tuscarora who have stewarded this land through generations. This acknowledgment is not enough to honor the people and the land, but we hope that it raises awareness about suppressed Indigenous histories and promotes the visibility of Indigenous peoples.