This is a virtual program. Since 1912, when a young man named George Gray landed an open-cockpit biplane on a farmer's field, aviation has played an important role in communities located throughout the 6 million-acre Adirondack Park. Through a range of historic images and postcards, Aurora Pfaff tells the story of pilots who linked communities […]
Kick off the weekend and the season with the North Country Public Radio Beat Authority live at the ADKX! Join us on Friday, May 31st, from 3-5pm for a live broadcast of the North Country Public Radio Beat Authority from the ADKX campus! 🎶 Hosted by David Sommerstein, get ready for a fresh mix of […]
This is a virtual program. “Outsider: Stories of Growing Up Black in the Adirondacks” details Alice Paden Green’s experiences as her family grappled with poverty, race and acceptance in the mid-20th century. This memoir, prompted by a recent gathering of Blacks and whites in the Adirondacks for a discussion on race relations, explores perceptions of […]
The paintings in this body of work, “Wintering,” examine the metaphorical connection between nature, my personal wintering, and my experiences of the sublime. Through the materiality and language of paint, light, and subject matter, grief is reconciled; hope and resilience prevail. Historical comparisons and research of artists who have painted Northern winter landscapes deepen my […]
The Northville Placid Trail immerses hikers in adventure, wilderness, and history. Completion of the trail in 1924 was one of the first acts of the newly-formed Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). ADK's Deputy Director will share stories of the trail's construction, its current state, and how sustainable trail design could improve the NPT for the future. […]
Join ADKX’s curatorial staff for a special tour of our Collection Storage & Study Center (CSSC). Here, the museum maintains its vast boat collection, domestic objects, rustic furniture, and so much more! Tour will meet at the CSSC building, about two miles from the museum campus. It will start promptly at 2:00; no late arrivals. […]
July 11: Northville-Placid Trail: Wakely Pond To celebrate the centennial of the Northville-Placid Trail, ADKX is collaborating with naturalist and Adirondack Guide, Ed Kanze, to lead a series of nature walks along the central portions of this historic trail. On this easy ramble, we will talk about the history of the trail, stroll on […]
Meet a variety of Akwesasne Mohawk artists and artisans—from painters to storytellers, basketmakers to beadworkers—and learn more about creative expression and cultural traditions. Performances & Presentations Akwesasne Women’s Singers musical performances 11:00am, 1:00pm Ethan Tyo 3 Sisters Garden talks in the garden 10:30am, 2:00pm, 3:30pm Demonstrations & Displays Carrie Hill Black Ash & Sweetgrass Fancy […]
** SOLD OUT ** Students will spend a day shaping a traditional beavertail canoe paddle that will be ready to take home for finish. To make sure you are able to complete the paddle, blanks will have the profile precut. Most work will be with hand tools. Some woodworking experience would be helpful, but not […]
Join mushroom enthusiast Susan Hopkins to discover what fabulous fungi are growing in our woods. The forested trail to Minnow Pond is home to dozens of mushrooms that offer a rich introduction and exploration of the “wood wide web.” Cost: $5 for ADKX Members; $7 for Non-Members $25 for walk and non-member entrance to exhibits […]
Artist Paul Lakata looks beyond the canvas as he creates his personal rustic style. Fusing traditional crafts like paddles and boat forms with natural woods and detailed paintings, Lakata’s works are quintessentially Adirondack. In this presentation, he will share his decades long connection to the region and how it has shaped his expressions as an […]
New American Cuisine is a must-see act! Hailing from Saratoga Springs, NY, this flavorful five-piece indie rock ensemble, featuring Ben (guitar & vocals), Bryce (guitar & vocals), Jordon (bass), Dylan (keys), and Henry (drums), draws inspiration from the melodic appeal and riffs of iconic artists ranging from the Beatles to John Mayer. Since their inception […]
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