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Lyle Dye recalled as an area cultural icon
NORTH CREEK | A man who was renowned internationally in the world of theater — and in his later years founded Our Town Theatre Group in North Creek — was remembered fondly this week by friends and associates after his passing. Read more
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Caboose move, grants and fourth Annual History Weekend highlight Depot Museum activity
NORTH CREEK |The NCRDPA is having another busy season, welcoming visitors and working on projects to improve and expand the museum experience. The most ambitious project was the moving of its new D&H caboose to static rail in front of the Depot... Read more
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Johnsburg’s ‘History Days’ set for next weekend
NORTH CREEK | A graveyard walk, a radio re-enactment of a stagecoach robbery and a presentation of personalities from the past are featured in the fourth annual Johnsburg History Days celebration, set primarily for Friday Sept. 6 through Sunday... Read more
Johnsburg to celebrate local history
JOHNSBURG | The Town of Johnsburg’s third annual History Days Weekend is growing into a major fun event involving several town organizations. Read more
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Historical marker receives new sign
JOHNSBURG | Johnsburg Historical Society President Delbert Chambers installed a new sign for the John Thurman/Elm Hill historical marker on South Johnsburg Road on Aug. 23. Read more
Grant funds to help towns, arts groups
SCHROON LAKE | The Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region (CFGMR) recently awarded $15,020 in grant funding to 17 local organizations. Read more
Johnsburg Historical Society
The Johnsburg Historical Society (JHS) Living History Program continues with its schedule of interviews of Johnsburg residents. Read more
Come Watch or Come Play | Johnsburg Historical Society
The 60th anniversary of an Adirondack tradition, the Whitewater Derby, is scheduled for May 6 and 7 in North River, North Creek and Riparius. Read more
Who Wants to Play? | Johnsburg Historical Society
Johnsburg Historical Society has set up its new exhibit/game board at Johnsburg Central School as the first in a series to highlight local heroes. Read more
Durant, William West | Johnsburg Historical Society
From the 19th century to present day, the Adirondack region has seduced many with its charms of wild scenic beauty, natural resources, adventure sports, quiet and isolation and promise of wealth. Read more
Holiday luncheon | Johnsburg Historical Society
The annual Johnsburg Historical Society holiday luncheon will feature keynote speakers Bob and Kelly Nessle on Dec. 12 at North Creek’s Inn on Gore Restaurant. Read more
Thomas C. Durant | Johnsburg Historical Society
The Johnsburg Historical Society has installed a new exhibit featuring North Creek’s notorious figure from the nineteenth century, Thomas C. Durant. The display can be viewed in the Town of Johnsburg Library. Read more
Preserving the History of Warren County
Historical societies from Warren County will gather at Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek Saturday, Oct. 8 to share successes, goals, needs and a vision for the preservation of the county’s history. Read more
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North Creek prepares to host history weekend
NORTH CREEK — The weekend of September 23-24 will mark the inaugural Town of Johnsburg History Weekend. Read more
JHS, JCS connection | Johnsburg Historical Society
History impacts every age group, and Johnsburg Historical Society hopes to instill an awareness of that local history in residents of all ages from youth to the elderly. Read more
Persons of Interest at Johnsburg Central School
The following is contributed by Valerie Forsythe, Secretary of Johnsburg Historical Society. Read more
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An interview with Dot Lomax, North Creek Artist
A piece of old North Creek came to life in a recent interview with Dot Lomax, resident at Adirondack Tri-County Nursing Home. Read more
JCS seeks old school yearbooks
NORTH CREEK — Johnsburg Central School is in the process of collecting a complete set of JCS yearbooks. Read more
Living History interviews | Johnsburg Historical Society
The annual fund drive to support the Johnsburg Historical Society is now underway. Read more
Doris Patton recognized | Johnsburg Historical Society
The annual holiday luncheon for Johnsburg Historical Society was celebrated Monday, Dec. 14, at Inn on Gore Restaurant in North Creek. Read more
