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The Sand Lake Historical Society's course of action is to
be involved in the community, thereby promoting the appreciation of the area's unique place in Rensselaer County
and New York State history. Educational community projects that the Society has sponsored include:
- Memorial Awards given annually to two outstanding graduates of Averill Park High School excelling in history
- Historic house plaques
- Historical markers
- Local historic house tours
- Assistance in house dating and genealogical studies
- Publications
- Reference library (housed at the Sand Lake Town Library).
In order to continue these informative and historically
relevant projects, the Sand Lake Historical Society holds fundraising events. They include:
- Sale of our publications
- Community functions such as raffles and appraisal days.
- Special events such as:
Meetings generally are held the second
Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the Sand Lake Town Hall, 8428 NY 66, Sand Lake, New York 12153 unless otherwise noted.
Map and Directions || Schedule of upcoming meetings || List of past programs You can become a member by filling out the membership
application. Membership fee is $10.00 per year for individuals, $3.00 for students ages 13-22, $15.00 for family
membership, running from June 1-May 31. Lifetime Individual ($100) or Lifetime Family ( two persons – $150) memberships are also available.
Benefits of membership include:
- Historically informative monthly meetings
- Copies of Historical Highlights, newsletter of the Society
- Field trips
- Annual dinner
- Special events
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Click on the image above to read more about our latest historical marker
(2014)
and others in the Town!
Read about the dedication of our newest marker on Sheer Road!
 
More information on these and other publications....
Note cards available!
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