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  • May 17: The Naming of Murry Hill

    Saturday, May 17

    A local hill has recently been renamed Murry Hill through the USGS. The Murrys were African-American pioneers who were granted land by Gerrit Smith in 1847 in Vermontville. To celebrate, there will be a brief outdoor ceremony at Wesley Murry's gravesite in Union Cemetery, 7936 State Route 3, Vermontville, NY.
    A reception will follow at Hex and Hop Brewing, 1719 State Route 3, Bloomingdale, NY.
    See flyer for more information.

    Time: 4:00pm

  • May 23: God Save Benedict Arnold with Jack Kelly

    Friday, May 23

    This spring marks the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the patriots' capture of Fort Ticonderoga led by Benedict Arnold. During the following year, Arnold played a crucial role in the defense of Lake Champlain and the Battle of Valcour Island. Jack Kelly's book God Save Benedict Arnold details the often neglected heroism of the man who would later become America's most notorious traitor.
    Jack Kelly will give a presentation based on his book at the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903.
    The event is free and open to the public. See press release for more information.

    Time: 6:30pm

  • May 24: Honoring Revolutionary War Soldiers

    Saturday, May 24

    American Legion Post 1619, the Clinton County American Legion, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will proudly honor the Revolutionary War Soldiers in the Baker Cemetery in West Plattsburgh, New York. The Legion will be posting colors with a rifle salute and taps. Legion members will be in Honor Guard Uniforms and Revolutionary War Uniforms and there will be a display of flags of that period.
    The Saranac Chapter, NSDAR, will be rededicating four original markers and one replacement plaque at the gravesites of five Revolutionary War veterans. These markers were originally placed by the DAR on 11 October 1923.
    See press releases from CCHA and NSDAR for more information.

    Time: 11:00am

Our Mission

To research, preserve, interpret, and promote the Underground Railroad history of Northeastern New York's Waterways to Freedom and to celebrate the importance of that history and its relevance and significance to our own time. Our activities include:

  • Research
  • Exhibits
  • Preservation of historic sites
  • Instructional Materials
  • Media Presentations
  • Dramatic readings and displays

Museum Opening

The North Star Underground Railroad Museum will open for the 2025 season on May 23.

Visit the Museum page for days and hours.

Docents Needed

Join the fun and become a docent at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.

Call Jackie Madison, 518-834-5180.