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Long Lake Historical Society The history of Long Lake, NY

Long Lake Historical Society collects books, papers, maps, diaries, photographs and ephemera pertaining to the Town of Long Lake and its residents both year-round and seasonal.

Long Lake Town Historian shares a new installment of her series on the Whitney's.
02/05/2026

Long Lake Town Historian shares a new installment of her series on the Whitney's.

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Trace the Whitney family’s presence in Long Lake, NY in the Adirondacks, from early travel routes and camps to rail connections and life on the lakes at the turn of the 20th century.
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11/13/2025
Latest Blog post by Long Lake Historian Hallie Bond posted 10.31.25
10/31/2025

Latest Blog post by Long Lake Historian Hallie Bond posted 10.31.25

Those early Adirondack travelers were an intrepid, energetic bunch. Say you were an indigeneous hunter 500 years ago or a Boston banker on a fishing holiday a mere 150 years ago who wanted to go from Forked Lake to Little Tupper Lake. The route is only about 15 miles, but

08/15/2025

Please join us at 5:00 pm this Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Long Lake Town Hall for a presentation by Matt Burnett, Adirondack Guide. Based in Saranac Lake, native Matt Burnett has spent most of his life in the Central Adirondacks. He grew up in what is now the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area and is a licensed NYS guide. Join us as Matt shares stories about his family’s history, guiding, canoe trips & other Adirondack adventures.

Our annual meeting will be held after the presentation. Approximately 6:00 pm.

Light refreshments will be served.

We hope to see you there!

07/24/2025

Please join us at 5:00 pm this Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Long Lake Town Hall for a celebration of Long Lake Central School's
100 year anniversary. Hallie Bond, Town Historian, will provide a brief history of the school buildings through the years. Long Lake natives and locals will discuss what it was like to attend the school. In addition, there will be an exhibit of photos and documents.

Light refreshments will be served.

We hope to see you there!

06/25/2025

LLHS is back from our hiatus and will be resuming programs this summer!

Please join us at 5:00 pm this Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Long Lake Town Hall for a book talk and signing by local author, Gail Huntley. Her long awaited book, In a Blaze of Fire, has just been published. Gail will be providing highlights and answering questions about her publication and her craft.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more details go to our new website: longlakenyhistory.org

We hope to see you there!

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1132 Deerland Road, POB 201
Long Lake, NY
12847

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