The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY, June 15, 2026 – The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 17^th Annual Museum Day throughout Historic Clinton County on 20 June 2026, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries, and cultural organizations. For one day participating locations will offer demonstrations, tours, exhibits, hands-on activities, and more.  Admission fees will vary from venue to venue.  Area museums rely on generous donors to survive and promote our rich history.

Each museum has a unique story to tell and most operate with only volunteers.  Museums are only possible because of the dedicated staff and volunteers at each venue.  Please take some time to support our local history on Museum Day and throughout the summer.  Check the Adirondack Coast Arts & History Guide for more details.  The Guide is available at all venues and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau (North Country Chamber of Commerce) located at 7061 US Rt. 9 in Plattsburgh, open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Participating museums, cultural centers and historic sites, with their respective opening hours for Museum Day are:

Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy (10 am–4 pm)

Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum, Keeseville (11 am-3 pm)

Clinton County Historical Association & Museum, Plattsburgh* (10 am-3 pm)

Dannemora Village Museum, Dannemora** (10 am-2 pm)

Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Center at Miner Institute, Chazy (9 am-4 pm)

Kent-Delord House Museum, Plattsburgh (11 am-3 pm)

Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum, Lyon Mountain (10 am-2 pm)

Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society, Dannemora** (10 am-2 pm)

North Star Underground Railroad Museum, Au Sable Chasm (11 am-4 pm)***

Old Post Cemetery, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh (Open, please be respectful)

Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum, Plattsburgh* (10 am-3)

Plattsburgh State Art Museum, SUNY Plattsburgh (Call the Kent Gallery 518/564-4813 to arrange your visit)

Rouses Point History & Welcome Center, Rouses Point (10 am–2 pm)

Samuel de Champlain History Center, Champlain (10 am-3 pm)

The Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh (10 am-3 pm)

War of 1812 Museum, Plattsburgh* (10 am-3 pm)

The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum is open on varying weekends during the summer for special events.  Check their Facebook page for details.

*Located on the Old Base Museum Campus (Former Plattsburgh Air Force Base)

**Located in the Village of Dannemora Community Center, 40 Emmons St.

***The North Star Underground Railroad Museum is celebrating Juneteenth. 19-21 June.  See the CCHA Facebook page for details.

Always double check opening times as most museums are managed by volunteers and sometimes there are last minute changes to schedules.

This year’s event coincides with the first of two New York State “Path Through History” Weekends 20 & 21 June 2026. Check the Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance Facebook page and ACCA Website – www.adkcoastcultural.org for more information.