Winter Speaker Series with the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society

All programs are held on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM and are free and open to the public.

Schedule of Events

January 15: Greetings from the Great Camps

• Speaker: Connor Williams (Lead Historian at Great Camp Sagamore)

• Location: The Cambria Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort

• Description: An exploration of the history of the Adirondack vacation. Discover the forces and people that created the unique nexus of wilderness, exertion, and rejuvenation that defines the region today.

February 19: John Brown in New York

• Speaker: Sandra Weber (Author)

• Location: The Cambria Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort

• Description: An intimate look at the famed abolitionist and his family's connection to North Elba from 1848–1863. A book signing for Weber’s latest work will follow the presentation.

March 19: Horse Drawn to Iron Horse

• Speaker: Parmelee Tolkan (Historical Society Board Member)

• Location: The History Museum (242 Station St., Lake Placid, NY)

• Description: A deep dive into early transportation in the United States and how the arrival of trains opened the Adirondacks to summer residents and tourists.

April 16: Trailblazing Together

• Speaker: Julia Goren (Executive Director, Adirondack Rail Trail Association)

• Location: The History Museum (242 Station St., Lake Placid, NY)

• Description: A discussion on the stewardship and future of the Adirondack Rail Trail. Learn about community partnerships, maintenance, and what’s next for this trail connecting the North Country.