Researching the Adirondacks

Since 1957, the Adirondack Experience (formerly the Adirondack Museum) has shared stories of the people who lived, worked and played in the Adirondack Park. The history of the site on which it sits mirrors the history of the Adirondacks itself: from lumber camp to summer hotel to museum to Experience, the museum’s perch above Blue Mountain Lake embodies the transformation of the Adirondacks from wilderness to mineral and lumber resource to resort community to recreation getaway.

Located in Ticonderoga, NY. Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga preserves 2,000 acres of historic landscape on Lake Champlain, and Carillon Battlefield, and the largest series of untouched Revolutionary War era earthworks surviving in America.

Historic Saranac Lake was founded in 1980. Our mission is to preserve and present area history and architecture to build a stronger community. Sponsors educational activities such as a summer music series, walking tours, presentations for student groups, lectures, history days, and oral history projects. Preserves the Bartók Cabin, with tours provided upon request.

Tour the last home and burial site of the famed abolitionist. The home provides a glimpse of life in the 19th century and shares fascinating information about Brown and his mission to abolish the practice of slavery. Also on display is a permanent exhibit, "Dreaming of Timbuctoo," which shares the story of Timbuctoo, a farming community created by local abolitionist Gerrit Smith for Black families to migrate to the Adirondacks and homestead.

Museum in Lake Placid, NY covering Olympic movement and Lake Placid's rich winter sports' history in order to promote the values of Olympism to the broadest possible audience. Contains memorabilia from the 1932 and 1980 Olympic games.

Nature center on Paul Smith's College campus land with programs, interpretative museum exhibits, nature trails, interactive elements, and guided recreation options.

Natural history museum in Tupper Lake, NY with interactive exhibits, wildlife, trails, and guided outdoor recreation experiences. Mission is to ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and offer an example for the world.