Teddy Roosevelt Weekend Is New York's Best History Event

Considering the fact that the Adirondack Park takes up 20% of New York, it’s needless to say that you can find all sorts of history hidden away within this scenic area of our state. Bringing you into the heart of the park where you’re surrounded by all sorts of amazing attractions, on the weekend of September 6th you’ll find that the small town of Newcomb has even more to offer than usual. Celebrating presidential history in the mountains, it’s time to see why there’s so much to love about this year’s Teddy Roosevelt Weekend!

A three-day celebration inside the Adirondack Park, the weekend of September 6th is the ultimate time to make the trip up to the small town of Newcomb.

A fact that some people might not know? President Theodore Roosevelt was just as in love with the Adirondack Mountains as we all are, and Newcomb was even the starting point of his midnight ride to the presidency. Whoa!

During the course of the weekend, you'll be able to experience a variety of events and attractions taking place all throughout Newcomb.

In town you'll find everything from people enjoying old-time wagon rides at Camp Santanoni, nature walks, and a fishing derby at Winslow Pond.

While others will make their weekend truly exciting by heading to the town beach to enjoy float plane rides that will be available!

Great for the entire family, you'll find activities happening all weekend that will appeal to the masses.

On September 6th, 7th, and 8th, you'll want to keep an eye out in town as you'll spot Teddy himself making his rounds in Newcomb.

Whether you're ready to partake in things like the log rolling events, ice cream social, and craft fair or you want to listen to the President speak about his family and history at the Newcomb Historical Museum, there's plenty of ways to stay busy during Teddy Roosevelt Weekend.

With fireworks even happening at the overlook on Saturday evening, don't miss out on this historical event in Newcomb this year!

Looking for other exciting events happening inside the Blue Line? Then check out how If You Only Attend One Hot Air Balloon Festival In New York Make It This One!

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Teddy Roosevelt Weekend In New York Is A 3-Day Celebration Of History In The Mountains

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