New Director
The Trustees of the Kent-Delord House Museum at 17 Cumberland Ave.,Plattsburgh, are pleased to welcome Samantha Williams as the new Director. Samantha began working at the museum on February 12, 2019, after the retirement in January of Donald Wickman who served as director the previous five years. Samantha has extensive museum experience having coordinated educational
Grant Awarded
The Kent Delord House Museum is proud to announce the awarding of a grant from The Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership in support of our upcoming Military Muster. The Military Muster will happen in conjunction with the Battle of Plattsburgh event, on September 14 and 15th. The event will feature an historical encampment, hands on
Downtown Restaurant Tour
Join the Kent Delord House Museum for a tour of fantastic restaurants in downtown Plattsburgh. If you love history and delicious food, this is an event not to be missed. For more information and to purchase tickets contact Connie at - (518) 335-9017 or Carol at - (518) 569-6765. Tickets can be purchased at the
Regency Costume Workshop
Kent-Delord House Museum 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NYThe Kent Delord House Museum will be holding a Regency Costume Workshop on May 4th, at 10 am at the museum. Conducted by Sharon Bell, Costume Society of America member, the workshop will introduce styles of clothing appropriate for the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration activities, museum volunteering, and the Macomb Ball. Registration is $10, and
Docent Orientation
Do you have an interest in history? Consider becoming a docent for the Kent-Delord House Museum. We are seeking individuals interested in leading tours and sharing the Delord family story. When you open the gate and enter this unique 18 th century treasure, you literally step back in history. The museum remains one of the
Museum Days
Kent-Delord House Museum 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NYThe Kent Delord House museum is excited to announce that we will be having blacksmithing demonstrations all weekend long for Museum Days! Come and watch traditional coal forging on our site. Grab a seat and ask questions as our two new resident blacksmiths demonstrate various metal working techniques. We will also have two new exhibits