upcoming events
Scroll below to find out more about each event and to see our list of tours!
PLEASE NOTE: Historic Saranac Lake and the Saranac Laboratory Museum will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4. We apologize for any inconvenience! We will reopen as usual on Friday.
- July 10: Talk by Trenton Olsen on Robert Louis Stevenson in the John Black Room
- July 19: Loon Lake Live at John Black Room
- July 22: John Black Room concert by Paul Meyers and Sebastian Buhts featuring Bartok music.
- July 24: Loon Lake Live at John Black Room
- July 29: Loon Lake Live at John Black Room
- July 31: Trivia Night at Hotel Saranac
- August 3: President Quezon History Day
- August 4: Upper Saranac Lake Great Camp History Tour
- August 5: Loon Lake Live at John Black Room
- August 9: Loon Lake Live at John Black Room
Trenton Olsen Presents "Facing Death and Embracing Life with Robert Louis Stevenson"
Of all the many places Robert Louis Stevenson lived in his 44 years, Saranac Lake was the first to preserve a museum dedicated to the author in 1915.
Come learn why the life and work of a sickly and adventurous Scottish writer, best known today for Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, meant so much to this community. Trenton B. Olsen is a professor of English literature at BYU-Idaho, editor of The Complete Personal Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson, and the new president of the Stevenson Society of America. To learn more about Professor Olsen's work, visit his Facebook page, or on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) at @rlsartofliving. For more information on the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage Museum, visit their Facebook page or Instagram @rlscottagemuseum. Books will be on sale at the event. |
Loon Lake Live Concert Series
Loon Lake Live has become an enduring series that has performed well over 200 concerts and educational programs throughout the Northern Adirondack area, featuring compositions ranging from hundreds of years old to world premiere commissions for small ensemble, all performed in intimate spaces. Their professional musicians are associated with orchestras, universities, and fine arts institutions throughout Europe and the Americas.
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A CONCERT BY PAUL MEYERS & SEBASTIAN BUHTS
Join us in the John Black Room for a evening celebrating the music of Bela Bartok, featuring renowned musicians Paul Meyers and Sebastian Buhts. Meyers’ and Buhts’ program will include music by Bartok, as well as their own original works. Tickets available for a $20 donation at the door, with a wine reception to follow.
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Trivia Night at Hotel Saranac
The Hotel Saranac is partnering with us next month to host a Trivia Night, putting your knowledge of Saranac Lake's past to the test. Gather a team of up to 6 and get ready to compete! It is free to participate, and 10% of the bar revenue will benefit Historic Saranac Lake. Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected].
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manuel Quezon History Day
President Quezon History Day will be held on Saturday, August 3 to celebrate the life and legacy of Filipino President Manuel Luis Quezon, who came to Saranac Lake for his health and died here on August 1, 1944. The day begins with an Opening Ceremony and dance performance at the Harrietstown Town Hall to welcome dignitaries and special guests. A street fair on Main Street will include Filipino food, crafts, and music. The Saranac Laboratory Museum will feature special exhibits. The Hotel Saranac will serve Filipino-inspired cuisine and drinks throughout the weekend. Visit the Quezon Event Page for more information.
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Great Camp HISTORY TOUR
Join us for a tour of historic Camp Forestcraft followed by a wine & hors d’oeuvres reception at Meagher Camp Gilpin Bay, Upper Saranac Lake
$100/person to benefit Historic Saranac Lake. Tickets are now available, first come first served! You may purchase your tickets at: http://bit.ly/3XLEF1Z. If you prefer to pay by check, email [email protected] to reserve them, and then your check can be sent to Historic Saranac Lake, 89 Church Street, Suite 2, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. |
TOURS
Historic Saranac Lake offers a variety of private group tours by appointment in addition to the tours below, which are offered on a regular schedule late spring through early fall.
Click here for more information about available tours, including tours of the Bartok cabin.
Click here for more information about available tours, including tours of the Bartok cabin.
Trudeau Sanatorium Walking Tour
Tour the grounds of the former Trudeau Sanatorium. This is an entirely outdoor walking tour and takes place rain or shine. $10/person, children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free. Advance ticket purchases or RSVPs required by noon on the Monday before the tour. A maximum of 10 tickets will be available for this tour. Tickets include same-day admission to the Saranac Laboratory Museum and are non-refundable.
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Litte Red and Trudeau Statue TOUR
Take a tour of one of Saranac Lake's first cure cottages! You will get to go inside Little Red, visit the statue of Dr. Edward L. Trudeau, and learn about their history and significance. Advance ticket purchases or RSVPs are required in advance by noon on the Monday before the tour. A maximum of 10 tickets will be available for this tour. Tickets are non-refundable. Rain or shine. $10/person, children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free. Tickets include same-day admission to the Saranac Laboratory Museum.
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DOWNTOWN SARANAC LAKE WALKING TOUR
Take a walk and learn about the history of Saranac Lake’s downtown! The tour ends at the Saranac Laboratory Museum on Church Street. Tour takes place rain or shine. $10/person, children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free. Advance ticket purchases or RSVPs required by noon on the Monday before the tour. A maximum of 10 tickets will be available for this tour. Tickets include same-day admission to the Saranac Laboratory Museum and are non-refundable.
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Celebrating Bartok Series
Our Celebrating Bartók Program Series is now complete! Click here view the recorded presentations on our YouTube Channel.
This series was supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.
This series was supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.
If you have any questions about events, including directions, please call us at 518-891-4606 or email [email protected]. To see Historic Saranac Lake newsletters, press releases, and recent news coverage, visit the Press Page.