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Battle of Plattsburgh Associates (opens in a new tab)

31 Washington Rd

Battle of Plattsburgh Association runs the War of 1812 Museum, a volunteer-powered deep dive into the battles that helped end the war, with…

Battle of Plattsburgh Association runs the War of 1812 Museum, a volunteer-powered deep dive into the battles that helped end the war, with an interpretive center, small theater, exhibits, and an art gallery. It’s free to enter, rich with primary sources, and genuinely proud of Plattsburgh’s story.

From the North Country newsletter, September 23, 2026

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Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum (opens in a new tab)

31 Washington Rd

Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum keeps our North Country history alive with exhibits on the 380th Bomb Wing and 380th Air Refueling Wing,…

Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum keeps our North Country history alive with exhibits on the 380th Bomb Wing and 380th Air Refueling Wing, a climb-in FB-111A "Cardboard Trainer," and a stroll to Clyde A. Lewis Park to see the B-47 and FB-111A up close. Bring your inner crew chief.

From the North Country newsletter, October 19, 2026

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War of 1812 Museum (opens in a new tab)

31 Washington Rd

The War of 1812 Museum digs into the September 11, 1814 Battles at Plattsburgh with primary source-driven exhibits, a small theater, art…

The War of 1812 Museum digs into the September 11, 1814 Battles at Plattsburgh with primary source-driven exhibits, a small theater, art gallery, and an interpretive center.

From the North Country newsletter, October 12, 2026

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Kent-Delord House Museum (opens in a new tab)

17 Cumberland Ave

Kent-Delord House Museum keeps Plattsburgh’s history close to home with rooms furnished in original period pieces and family heirlooms. The…

Kent-Delord House Museum keeps Plattsburgh’s history close to home with rooms furnished in original period pieces and family heirlooms. The historic gardens and War of 1812 ties make it a low-key afternoon that somehow turns into stories you’ll repeat at dinner.

From the North Country newsletter, October 5, 2026

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Nina Winkel Sculpture Court (opens in a new tab)

Rugar St

Nina Winkel Sculpture Court gathers 45 years of the late sculptor’s work in a sky-lit courtyard, with terracotta, stone, bronze, and copper…

Nina Winkel Sculpture Court gathers 45 years of the late sculptor’s work in a sky-lit courtyard, with terracotta, stone, bronze, and copper pieces that actually reward lingering. When you need a reset between errands or classes, it’s calm, local, and kind of inspiring.

From the Plattsburgh newsletter, October 11, 2026

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Strand Center for the Arts (opens in a new tab)

23 Brinkerhoff St

Strand Center for the Arts packs a lot into one local hub, with live concerts, rotating gallery exhibitions, artisan markets, and hands-on…

Strand Center for the Arts packs a lot into one local hub, with live concerts, rotating gallery exhibitions, artisan markets, and hands-on classes from watercolor to private music lessons. Need studio time or a creative nudge? Their community studios and makerspace make it easy to jump in.

From the Plattsburgh newsletter, October 10, 2026

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