Helen Nerska is a 2025 Woman of Distinction
Assemblyman Billy Jones, “I am delighted to announce Helen Nerska as a 2025 Woman of Distinction for Community and Civic Affairs.”Helen was born and raised in Peru, New York, but after attending college at SUNY Plattsburgh she relocated to Canada, where she would work 35 dedicated years in senior marketing and administrative positions. Helen returned to her roots in Peru in 2005 and has been a community icon since.
Helen was the Manager of the North Star Underground Railroad Museum from its opening in 2010 until April 2014. She has served as the Treasurer of the Saranac Chapter 1-142 DAR, as well as a Board Member for the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society. She also dedicates her time as Vice President of the Women’s Rights Alliance of New York State and President of LWV of the North Country.
Helen serves as the Historian for the Town of Peru, providing community members and neighbors alike with the history of the small North Country town. She is the current Director and former President of the Clinton County Historical Association, preserving and sharing the long, inspiring, and significant history of Clinton County through events, presentations, or simply stopping by the museum for a tour.
Despite her deep dedication to the community, Helen found time to author stories such as “Clinton County Suffrage Story” as well as being a writer for the Heritage Corner in the Sun Community News & Printing and previously the Press-Republican.
A heartfelt congratulations to Helen for the well-deserved recognition!
Posted: May 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.