Lyon Mountain Mining & Railroad Museum

05/30/2026

05/21/2026

Opening for the 2026 Season this Saturday, May 23, 10:00am-2:00pm!!

05/11/2026

We’ll be there!!!

Announcing – History Day at the Mall
Champlain Center, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh
11 am to 3 pm – May 16, 2026

The Adirondack Cultural Coast Alliance and the Clinton County Historical Association in partnership with the Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, are pleased to announce a new event at the Champlain Centre: HISTORY DAY at the MALL on May 16th from 11 am to 3 pm.

Museums and Town & Village Historians from across Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties will be at the mall ready to share our area’s rich and vibrant history, and how it connects with the broader world. This event is free and open to the public. Come out and meet your area’s local historians and learn more about your local history!

The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance is dedicated to serving the cultural, artistic, historical, and museum communities of the Adirondack Coast of New York through collaboration, communication, networking, professional development, and advocacy in order to promote the area as a vibrant and attractive cultural destination. ACCA advocates for the cultural, artistic, and historic non-profit organizations in Clinton County, New York through the sharing of information and ideas. The promotion of organizations, history and cultural throughout the region and beyond is our main goal.

For more information contact ACCA and CCHA President Geri Favreau at 518-561-0340.

The picture in the center is the Champlain Mall from the air. Give yourself a point each if you can guess the correct town and location of the nine surrounding photos.

1. Chesterfield – Ausable Chasm Hotel
2. Peru – Davern Tavern
3. Ellenburg – Ellenburg Center – Connor and Patnode Store
4. Mooers – Purdy Hotel
5. Champlain – High School
6. Beekmantown – County Home
7. Dannemora – Cook Street
8. Plattsburgh - Saranac River
9. Chazy – West Chazy – Four Corners

12/14/2025

Heartfelt Thanks to Everyone who joined us yesterday making our first annual Lyon Mountain Museum Holiday Open House a huge success!! To all those who contributed to our “Fill the Bobsled” food drive, we can’t thank you enough!! You far exceeded our expectations of holiday generosity!!!
From Everyone at the Lyon Mountain Mining & Railroad Museum we wish you a Wonderful Holiday Season!!

12/12/2025

We’re off to a fantastic start!!! Thank you to those who’ve already donated to Help “Fill the Bobsled”!! Tomorrow Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm at the Lyon Mountain Museum Holiday Open House “Ironshoes” will be on display & ready to be filled with non perishable food items!!! Helping those in need this Holiday Season! There’s No Better Way to Spread Christmas Cheer than by helping our community!! We Hope to See You There!!

12/12/2025

Holiday Bake Sale Tomorrow, Saturday December 13, 2025, 10am-5:00pm at the Lyon Mountain Museum Holiday Open House!! Refreshments, Entertainment with Marjorie Kelting (3:00-4:30), Guided Tours, Holiday Cheer & More! The Museum Gift Shop will be open for those Lyon Mountain enthusiasts on your holiday gift giving list!! And we ask that you please bring non perishable food items to “Fill the Bobsled” helping those in need this holiday season!!! We hope to see you there!!

12/11/2025

Just a reminder of another event happening in Lyon Mountain on Saturday, December 13, 2025. “Wreaths Across America” at St. Bernard’s Church. An annual event to honor the service and sacrifices of all military personnel from Lyon Mountain & Standish.
Ceremony 12:00 - Luncheon to follow at the Lyon Mountain American Legion Post 1623 Sorrell-Woodward.