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Join the St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture and Grasse River Heritage for a walking tour through Canton’s industrial past on August 8 in Canton, NY!

Details:
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free, donations appreciated.
Difficulty Level: Easy. This walking tour is approximately 0.75-1 mile long, covering Heritage Park Trail and neighboring streets.
Registration: Call the main office at (315) 386-8133, e-mail Carlene Bermann at carlene@slcha.org, or register online.

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This garden tour is a fundraiser for SLCCHC’s Historic Garden Project at the Silas Wright House.

Join Anne Csete in her 1-acre garden in Russell to learn about incorporating cold-hardy and heat-tolerant plants into your landscaping that also encourage birds, butterflies, and desired animal species, while deterring unwanted ones.

Details:
Date: July 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Russell, NY (Anne’s address will be provided during registration.)
Price: $15.00 for members; $20.00 for non-members
Registration Information: Registration is required for this program. Register online, call the main office at (315) 386-8133, or e-mail carlene@slcha.org

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Join SLCCHC Executive Director Carlene Bermann and Dr. Benjamin Roulston, Director of Reynolds Observatory, for an evening of stargazing in Potsdam, NY on July 25!

Details:
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Reynolds Observatory, 150 Hatch Rd., Potsdam, NY 13676
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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. You can also register online. There are currently 6 spots left! (more…)

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.

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Join us Thursday, June 12, at 11:00 AM for our June Brown Bag Presentation!

Details:
Date: June 12, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: In-person at 3 E. Main St., Canton, NY 13617 or virtually on Zoom (link will be e-mailed at registration)
Pricing: Cost of attendance is a $5 suggested donation, members are free.
Pre-registration is recommended.
Register online, call the main office at 315-386-8133, or e-mail carlene@slcha.org

In this Brown Bag Presentation, author Sally Svenson will discuss her latest book, “Adirondack Photographers, 1850-1950,” published by Syracuse University Press in 2023.

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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton and St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture will host this year’s New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House on Saturday, May 17th, with…

Join the St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture on May 16 at 10:00 AM in Rossie, NY, for a dedication ceremony of a newly installed Pomeroy Historic Marker!

Details:

Date: May 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost of attendance: Free
Total program time: Approx. 1 hr.
Location: 4 Mill Rd, Hammond, NY 13646
Lat. 44.380677717195, Long. –75.653340349558
More details about the historic marker can be found on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.

The St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture has collaborated with the Pomeroy Foundation for a few years to install historic markers in St. Lawrence County. In 2024, we secured funding for a historic marker for Hiram Bartlett in Russell, NY at Balsam Cemetery. In 2025, we secured funding for a historic marker for the mining industry in Rossie, NY.

This ceremony commemorates the unveiling of the new Rossie Pomeroy Historic Marker celebrating New York’s early mining industry. The dedication ceremony will be followed by a walking tour of the site led by John Austin and Carlene Bermann, SLCCHC Executive Director. The tour includes the remains of the grist mill (1825), iron foundry, machine shop (1840s), iron furnace (1813), and David Parish’s land office (ca. 1812).

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Author Jim McRae will join us virtually on May 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for May’s Brown Bag Presentation, A River Ship Runs Through It: A Celebration of the Queens of the St. Lawrence.

Details:
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Virtually on Zoom (link will be e-mailed at registration)
Pricing: Cost of attendance is a $5 suggested donation, members are free.
Pre-registration is required.
Register online, call the main office at 315-386-8133, or e-mail carlene@slcha.org

Please note this program is virtual only. If you can’t join the Zoom presentation, please call the office at (315) 386-8133 to let us know and we’ll set up a live-stream in the County Gallery. 

This presentation will feature his book Seaway Queens: The Style & Grace of Legendary Lakers and its companion children’s activity book, Seaway Queens Junior Mariner’s Activity Book.

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The St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture will host a natural egg dyeing workshop on April 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, at 3 E. Main Street in Canton.…

Details:
Date: Thursday, March 27, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Pricing: Cost of attendance is a $5 suggested donation, members are free.
Call us at 315-386-8133 or e-mail info@slcha.org
Pre-registration is recommended for both the Brown Bag Presentation and the legal consultation sessions.

In this Brown Bag Presentation, Juan J. Ariza Fabregas from Hiscock Legal Aid Society will discuss the history of U.S. immigration law and relevant changes over the years that have impacted current laws.

After the presentation, Juan will be available in person from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM for legal consultation regarding issues such as adjustment of status, naturalization & citizenship, specific immigrant juvenile status, family-based immigration, deportation & removal proceedings, travel documents, work authorization, and more. To sign up for a legal consultation spot, please contact Carlene Bermann at carlene@slcha.org or call the main office at (315) 386-8133. Legal consultation sessions are free.

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