Below is the 2025 tournament schedule for the Adirondack Impact!

Please see attached flyer for all info! Located at Town Park's Softball field in North Hudson NY!

Join the Town of Schroon Lions for our Annual Garage Sale at the Schroon Lake Boathouse...lots to look, lots to buy!

Real Time Revolution Living History Event: Memorial Day Weekend

Join Fort Ticonderoga on Memorial Day weekend, to remember the service of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States who gave their all on the very grounds where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed. Join the Fifes & Drums of Fort Ticonderoga for a special commemorative ceremony on Sunday. Experience all aspects of the life for this first American citizen-soldiers in 1775, from their weapons to their rations, and learn about what they believed would come from their sacrifice in the name of liberty. All day long, watch as these newly drafted American soldiers ply their civilian trades and help rebuild this military outpost.

Remember the Sacrifices of Fallen American Soldiers at Fort Ticonderoga

• 10:15 a.m. Key to the Continent Guided Tour (Begins at the American Flag) In this entertaining half-hour tour, discover the incredible story of Ticonderoga and all the great experiences Fort Ticonderoga offers today. Learn about the iconic battles of Carillon and Ticonderoga within the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Explore groundbreaking preservation and reconstruction efforts that allow Fort Ticonderoga to bring to life its heroic tales today and for generations to come.
• 11:00 a.m. Musket Demonstration Saturday Only (Begins inside the Parade Ground) Whether the Green Mountain Boys or Colonel Benedict Arnold’s men, soldiers ebbed and flowed through Ticonderoga in late May 1775. Discover the civilian weapons and old military arms that equipped these early patriots. 
• 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service Sunday Only (Begins inside the Parade Ground) Join the recreated procession of an American Soldier’s funeral and see him laid to his final resting place. Pay respect to those who fell in the earliest days of the Revolutionary War and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice they made to secure our liberty today.
• 11:30 a.m. A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum (Begins inside the Parade Ground) More than a century of collecting has allowed Fort Ticonderoga to acquire North America’s largest and most important collection of 18th-century military material culture. This guided tour will give you the scoop on the most significant, rare, & interesting pieces in the collection on display.
• 11:30 a.m. Garden March (Begins at the American Flag) Follow behind the Fifes and Drums down to the King’s Garden with a musical escort.
• 11:45 a.m. Breaking Ground Tour: A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Gardens (Begins at the King’s Garden Greenhouse) From military garrison gardens to a vibrant Colonial Revival garden, explore one of North America's oldest cultivated landscapes. Discover the incredible story of America's first historic preservation effort, and the family country estate and gardens emblematic of that legacy.
• 1:15 p.m. Key to the Continent Guided Tour (Begins at the American Flag) See 10:15 am description.
• 2:00 p.m. Cannon Demonstration (Begins inside the Parade Ground) Americans eagerly employed the guns of Ticonderoga on the Fort walls and upon their growing flotilla on Lake Champlain. See the work to prepare, mount, and fire these cannons to secure Lake Champlain and the colony’s northern approach.
• 2:30 p.m. A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum See 11:30 am description.
• 2:45 p.m. Breaking Ground Tour: A Guided Tour of the Fort Ticonderoga Gardens See 11:30 am description.
• 3:00 p.m. Key to the Continent Guided Tour See 10:15 am description.
• 4:00 p.m. Witness to History Guided Tour (Begins atop Mount Defiance at 72 Defiance Street) This graceful mountain overlooking Fort Ticonderoga played a pivotal role during the French & Indian War. Discover the legacy of Mount Defiance by 1775 and its exciting chapters in the Revolutionary War. View the landscapes that shaped the history of our nation.

Learn how to identify priority invasive plant and animal species and take action to protect our local waterbodies in this 2-part workshop. Workshops are geared toward all who enjoy spending time on the water and are free.
 

Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies.

Weekly Storytime!

Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5.  Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks!

Learn to play the Ukulele!

Learn all you need to know including basic chords, strumming technique and more…  You’ll be strumming tunes in practically not time!

Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.

Participants must be prepared to attend all classes.

Class size is limited, call the library to reserve a space at 518-532-7737 ext. 13.

Main Hall Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

Sunday, May 25^th – 11am

Over the past several years, the staff at SUNY ESF’s Newcomb Campus have been dedicated to creating a new exhibit at the Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC). This exhibit highlights the connection between SUNY ESF’s main campus and the AIC in Newcomb while showcasing ESF’s presence within the Adirondack Park, across New York State, and internationally.

The completion of this exhibit is the result of extensive collaboration and hard work by the Newcomb Campus staff, the communications department, and our exhibit designer, Bob MacNamara, (LA, ’73). To celebrate this achievement, we invite you to join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, May 25th, at 11:00 AM at the AIC. Light lunch to follow.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team, in collaboration with the CCE Administration Program Work Team’s Special Needs Fund and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex and Clinton Counties, presents an engaging, hands-on networking session focused on strengthening the agritourism industry in the North Country and across New York State.

Designed for agritourism operators, agricultural service providers, and tourism promotion agencies, this event will feature:

• A behind-the-scenes tour of Rulf’s Orchard and its growth into a regional agritourism destination
  Presentations from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the North Country Chamber of Commerce on agritourism support and collaboration opportunities
• A panel discussion with agritourism operators from across the region, sharing insights, customer service strategies, and lessons learned
• Networking is a key part of this session. Ample time will be available after the formal program to connect with peers and partners.

Participants are encouraged to bring marketing materials to share with tourism promotion staff and other attendees.

Event Registration Details

Date: Monday, May 19, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Rulf’s Orchard, 531 Bear Swamp Rd, Peru, NY 12972
Cost: $10 (includes light refreshments)

Advanced registration is required. Program limited to 25 registrations. Sign up today.

Questions? Contact Lindsey Pashow at lep67@cornell.edu.

Celebrate art and music across the historic site.

From evening songs around the campfire, Ned’s plein-air paintings, and Anna’s photographs and moss gardens, art, music, and creativity played a central role at Camp Santanoni. During this event, we will offer programs, activities, and opportunities to make and watch art across the historic site. We anticipate having special guest artists and musicians across the site and will announce details soon! We invite you to ask them about their work, and bring your own art supplies to join in.

At the Main Camp, join us for a special Art and Music Tours at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. The Gate Lodge, Farm, and Main Camp will feature art and activity tables with coloring pages, paper, and simple art supplies so everyone can join in on the fun. All skill levels are welcome as we celebrate the interconnection of art, music, history, and nature in the Adirondacks. 

We are still looking for artists and volunteers! If you’d like to share your artistic or musical talent or would like to help with this event, please reach out to kelly@aarch.org. We look forward to hearing from you!