Hidden Stories of Camp Santanoni Tour

Main building at Great Camp Santanoni.

Do you think you know Camp Santanoni? We’ll let you in on a secret…there are many more stories to tell.

On the Hidden Stories of Camp Santanoni Tour, participants will explore lesser-known perspectives on Santanoni, ranging from the site’s Indigenous history to the ongoing, often unseen work of maintaining the camp.

The Pruyn family at Great Camp Santanoni.

This wide-ranging program will highlight Santanoni’s labor history over time, the evolution of mechanical systems and infrastructure at the Main Camp, the Pruyn family’s role in the anti-suffrage movement, the intricacies of managing historic sites in the Adirondack Forest Preserve, and more.

Join this event and discover some of Santanoni’s hidden stories that will further broaden your appreciation of this treasured National Historic Landmark.

Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator Jennifer Betsworth and AARCH Executive Director Erin Tobin lead this outing.

Space is limited. Register now.

Please note that this tour involves walking on uneven ground and navigating some stairs. Entering and exiting the Main Camp is done by boarding a wagon (requiring two steps to enter and exit) or a 9.6-mile (round-trip) hike/bike on a dirt road (bring your own bike).

There is a suggested donation of $45. Space on a horse-drawn wagon is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bikers on the trail to Santanoni.

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