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SLCCHC May Brown Bag Presentation: “A River Ship Runs Through It: A Celebration of the Queens of the St. Lawrence”

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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Wire Wrapping with Gemstones Workshop

Celebrate Earth Day by learning to wrap copper or silver wire to make gemstone trees, pendants, or rings with Melissa Zeallor and David Mills, AKA the “Rock Doc.”

Choose from a variety of materials for your creations, including minerals naturally occurring in St. Lawrence County, like fluorite and calcite, dyed tumbled stones, beads, and salvaged natural items, such as beach glass and shells.

No experience necessary, but more experienced participants may be able to make more than 1 item to take home.

Cost: $10.00 suggested donation covers all materials

Space is limited. Registration required.
To reserve your spot, call the main office at (315) 386-8133, email Carlene Bermann at  carlene@slcha.org, or register online.

 

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Family-friendly Natural Egg Dyeing Workshop

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.…

SLCCHC Brown Bag: Hiscock Legal Aid Society: Learn About the Origins of Our Immigration Legal System

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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St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture’s 2024 Year in Review

St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture’s 2024 Year in Review

This year, we would like to highlight the programs, outreach events, fundraisers, and construction projects that have happened over the past year.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our generous donors and sponsors who have made these programs possible. As a non-profit organization, donations truly drive our organization, and we couldn’t accomplish all we do without you.

To navigate our Year in Review, please use the Table of Contents below.

Each heading is hyperlinked, so clicking on a heading will take you directly to that section. To return to the Table of Contents, simply click the “Back to the top” link at the end of each section. You can also simply scroll through the page at your leisure to read our entire 2024 Year in Review.

Table of Contents:

  1. SLCCHC 77th Annual Meeting
  2. Patricia Harrington Carson Brown Bag Lunch Series
  3. Historic Garden Project
  4. Programs & Outreach Events
  5. Fundraisers
  6. Construction & Renovation Projects
  7. Historic Restoration Projects
  8. Donations & Sponsorships
  9. 2024 Rushton Society Inductees
  10. 2024 Volunteer Recognition
  11. 2024 Internship Experiences
  12. Plans for 2025

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Read more about the article 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.”

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SLCCHC Annual Holiday Open House

The St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture invites you to our annual Holiday Open House at the Silas Wright Historic House & Museum on Friday, December 6 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Enjoy good food with wonderful company and see the museum decked out for the holidays!

Holiday Program:

Live music throughout the evening and a holiday music medley between live performances

• 4:00 PM – Kai Vebber, playing acoustic guitar
• 6:00 PM – Merrie Friends, playing folk music

Refreshments provided in the County Gallery

• Coffee
• Apple Cider
• Hot Chocolate
• Cold Beverages
• Hors d’oeuvres

Self-guided museum tours

• Guests are welcome to tour the museum at their leisure. Throughout the museum, crafting stations will be set up with take-home crafts for the whole family.
• Visit the Research Room to view a selection of objects from our collection on display just for the Holiday Open House
• Take-home mulling spices for mulling your own apple cider
• Take-home historic recipes

Drop-in Crafting Stations

Crafting Stations will be set up from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 6.

• Holiday Card Making
• Victorian Seed Work Inspired Seed Ornaments
• Memory Ornaments Inspired by Disney & Pixar’s Inside Out 2
• Traditional Tin Punch Ornaments
• Playdough Sensory Station
• Pomander Ball Making

Holiday Artwork Raffle drawing at 6:30 PM. You do not need to be present to win.

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Giving Tuesday

Community Support Matters Created in 2012 in New York City, Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration held on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This celebration was created from a very…

Sensational Swags Holiday Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 30 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Price: $20.00 Members, $25.00 Non-Members Location: 3 East Main St., Canton, NY 13617 Join Vicky Oakes and Carlene Bermann to create…

Help SLCCHC with Fall Planting in the Historic Gardens!

The St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture is looking for volunteers to help with prepping our Historic Gardens for fall planting.

A work party is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You don’t need to stay for the full 3 hours, or you can come a bit earlier or stay a bit later if you prefer.

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Hiking the Trail to Yesterday: Schuler Family Tract at Streeter Lake History Hike

Date & Time: October 26, 2024 – 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Streeter Lake – Fine, NY
Cost: Free, $10 Suggested Donation
Registration required: Call (315) 386-8133, e-mail carlene@slcha.org, or register online

Join us on Saturday, October 26 for a history hike at Streeter Lake! Bill Hill will be leading another historic hiking tour in conjunction with his series, Hiking the Trail to Yesterday. This scenic hike will visit the Schuler Tract at Streeter Lake in the 26,702-acre Aldrich Pond State Forest. The tour will start at a campsite on Streeter Lake Rd. There is parking available and an outhouse. Directions will be provided at registration.

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