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Unveiling a New Brand: The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture

The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture Unveils New Brand to Illustrate Mission

The St. Lawrence County Historical Association will transition in May to a new brand, The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture.

Canton, NY (May 2024) – The St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA) is excited to announce a significant milestone – a rebranding initiative that illustrates a future-focused mission to serve as a dynamic center that promotes community engagement, inclusivity, and continued growth. Henceforth, we will be Doing-Business-As The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture (SLCCHC), accompanied by a fresh logo symbolizing our evolving identity.

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Share Your Eclipse Photos With Us!

Were you able to see the amazing total solar eclipse last week? Whether you witnessed it in person or enjoyed it from a distance, we want YOU to shape history…

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Making Waves

Paddling the Arctic’s Northwest Passage

Date & Time: May 2, 2024 12:00pm
Location: County Gallery at SLCHA or Email Carlene@slcha.org for Zoom Link

Presented by Eileen Visser. Download the flyer here.

$5 suggested donation ~ members free!

This is a hybrid program. To attend online, please contact carlene@slcha.org to receive the Zoom link.

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Invitation to Bid

Window Restoration Project

The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture (formerly SLCHA) is seeking bids for our 2024 window restoration project.

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Closed Today

Due to the inclement weather, we will be closed today (Saturday, March 23rd).We apologize for any inconvenience and will be open to the public again on Tuesday.

Read more about the article All About AARCH

All About AARCH

Saving and Stewarding Architectural History

Date & Time: March 7, 2024 12:00pm
Location: This is a hybrid program. All lectures take place in-person at the County Gallery at SLCHA. To attend online, please contact carlene@slcha.org to receive the Zoom link.

Presented by Erin Tobin. Download the flyer here.

$5 suggested donation – members free!

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The Black Woods

Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier

Join us for a special program in commemoration of Black History Month.

Date & Time: February 10, 2024 2:00pm
Location: This is a hybrid program. All lectures take place in-person at the County Gallery at SLCHA. To attend online, please contact carlene@slcha.org for the Zoom link.

Presented by Amy Godine. Download the flyer here.

$5 Suggested Donation. Books will be available for signing and purchase after the talk.

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Congratulations and Thank You!

Raffle Winner - Bruce Kent Congratulations to Bruce Kent, the winner of SLCHA's Holiday Artwork Raffle, who won the print "Flames of Fall." Thank you to all who participated and…

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Holiday Open House

Get a dose of history for the holidays. Mark your calendar for our upcoming holiday open house on Friday, December 8th, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy food,…

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Deck Your Halls for the Holidays

Date & Time: December 2, 2023 11:00am
Location: County Gallery at SLCHA

Join Vicky Oakes and Carlene Bermann to create yuletide decor in the Victorian tradition. This is a two-part workshop; participants can sign up for one or both classes. Download the flyer here.

Members: $30/class, $55 for both classes. Non-members; $35/class, $65 for both. All materials provided.

Max 12 people/class. Registration required; call 315-386-8133 or email carlene@slcha.org.

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Read more about the article Holiday Artwork Raffle – Extended

Holiday Artwork Raffle – Extended

Purchase tickets below for a chance to win the "Flames of Fall" matted print by local artist, John A. Morrow. The artwork measures 19" by 23" including the frame. Tickets…

Read more about the article That Lake Was A Mine?

That Lake Was A Mine?

Uncovering St. Lawrence County’s History Through Digital Mapping

Date & Time: November 30, 2023 12:00pm
Location: County Gallery at SLCHA or email carlene@slcha.org for Zoom link

Presented by Andre Comandon. Download the flyer here.

All Welcome – $5 Suggested Donation – Members Free!

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The Lives of Amish Women

Date & Time: November 16, 2023 12:00pm
Location: St. Lawrence County Gallery @ SLCHA

Presented by Karen Johnson-Weiner. Download the flyer here.

$5 suggested donation – members free!

Dr. Johnson-Weiner will delve into her book, The Lives of Amish Women, and explore how Amish women’s lives have changed (or not) as Amish communities have responded to changing social conditions. Johnson-Weiner will examine the phrase, “Amish women,” suggesting multiple meanings, for despite the shared values of the Amish world, there is a growing diversity within it.

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