Adirondack History Museum

Adirondack History Museum "Discover the Human Face of the Adirondacks"
•Home of the Essex County Historical Society•

The Essex County Historical Society professionally advocates, promotes, preserves and unites those important themes that insure our Essex County history is accessible and survives. Our richest assets are the combination of documents, artifacts and art that with interpretation tell stories that strive to be an accurate, fair and authentic presentation of "The Human Face of the Adirondacks". Our exhibits, programs and archives intend to be engaging and enjoyable to the public.

Original vintage letterhead from the Essex County Historical Society
05/28/2026

Original vintage letterhead from the Essex County Historical Society

05/27/2026
“We have at least five American Revolutionary War Veterans buried here [in the Boquet Cemetery] and many members of thei...
05/26/2026

“We have at least five American Revolutionary War Veterans buried here [in the Boquet Cemetery] and many members of their family,” said Maggie Bartley, a trustee with the Adirondack History Museum…. “Ansel Holcomb, who was only about 20 years old at the time, was there with his cousins and his relatives, neighbors, fighting,” Bartley said…

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Residents in the North Country stepped up to make sure a fallen hero in their community wasn't forgotten.

A pièce de résistance…literally. See one of our favorite collection items - a (reputed) piece of a Benedict Arnold ship ...
05/23/2026

A pièce de résistance…literally. See one of our favorite collection items - a (reputed) piece of a Benedict Arnold ship on exhibit this season in America’s Revolution! Liberty & Land.

Mention your service member or veteran status for free admission this weekend at the Adirondack History Museum.
05/23/2026

Mention your service member or veteran status for free admission this weekend at the Adirondack History Museum.

Thanks to those who caught the typo in our newsletter! We will be viewing "Liberty! PT. 3 & 4" on July 9th, not June 9th...
05/22/2026

Thanks to those who caught the typo in our newsletter! We will be viewing "Liberty! PT. 3 & 4" on July 9th, not June 9th!

05/21/2026
We’re proud members of North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
05/18/2026

We’re proud members of North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

Address

7590 Court St
Elizabethtown, NY
12932

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15188736466

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@adirondackhistorymuseum

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