We had a wonderful time with John Rogers and his wife as we learned about bluebirds and their habitats. We had a nice turnout, and MANY bluebird house kits went home to be built and installed. Our bluebird population is in great hands with this co-founder of the NYS Bluebird Association! We are pleased to announce that the new monument, which marks the beginning of the Veterans Memorial Path, has been installed. Thank you to…

Even though our events and tours were impacted during 2021, many projects went forward. The garden restoration continued during 2021. We have completed removing the weeds from two triangles that will be re-planted this summer and we are setting up a third triangle as an herb garden. A composting system has been set up. During 2022 we look forward to adding railings on the steps, continue leveling the garden by adding dirt, improving the irrigation…

2020 was a difficult year for Constable Hall. The Hall never opened for tours and the only event held was our Golf Tournament. Due to the support of our members, we were able to pay the bills and make some progress on “behind the curtain” maintenance projects. We also received help from the Pomeroy Foundation and other generous individuals. Given the recent guidance, we are pleased to announce that we will open for the season…

Crawford & Stearns Architects & Preservation Planners turned in their TAG Grant final report at the end of July. The report details observations made during several visits to Constable Hall regarding the physical condition of the building. This valuable information will be used to set maintenance and repair priorities. This work was supported by a partnership of the New York Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of New York State. https://www.preservenys.org/blog/technical-assistance-grants-2018 Many…

Our 2019 Golf tournament was favored by a nice day and a great turn out. We appreciate the support from those who sign up and particularly thank Chris and the other organizers. Our 200th anniversary celebration was also favored by a delightful July day in the North Country. We all enjoyed the day so much. Check our Facebook page to see pictures of the various activities. Later this summer some of best pictures will migrate…

Our 2019 season is in full swing with weddings, prom pictures, and a successful Arts & Craft Fair/Cruise In (despite the so-so weather). Come and visit our peaceful grounds and watch the ducks tending their eggs by the pond, stroll the garden and enjoy the North Country summer. There are new benches in the garden, and the Don/John show has restored the garden fence. The gardens themselves are in fine form. Remember to check our…

Our many pre-opening activities are finished and we are ready for visitors. The mallards are swimming in our pond; come and visit them and us. It takes a lot of work to open the Hall after a North Country winter – cleaning the interior, preparing the gardens, cleaning up the grounds, turning on the water, putting out the tables and benches, etc. South Lewis class members came by today and helped enormously with various chores.…

We are pleased to announce that Constable Hall was selected by the Documentation Heritage & Preservation Services for New York for assistance in Strategic Planning. This award, whose value is estimated to be $7,000 to $9,000, is intended to assist Constable Hall in developing a three year plan to strengthen the organization by defining a set of shared goals and a vision for the future. The planning will take place over the next few months…

Constable Hall is sad to lose a respected past president (2005-2010), constant supporter and good friend with the passing of the Honorable John S. Parker. Our annual golf tournament has been renamed the Hon. John S. Parker Memorial Golf Tournament.