The Sand Lake Historical Society

You might have seen a sign like the image at the left where a roadside historical marker normally resides. Don't worry; the markers themselves have returned and are being reinstalled!

See how the Sand Lake Historical Society is working to
refurbish and restore these markers.

More information on this book and other publications....

About Us

The Sand Lake Historical Society is a local history society formed in 1974 in anticipation of the Bicentennial Year, 1976. It was granted a provisional charter on June 27, 1975 and an absolute charter by the New York State Board of Regents on November 15, 1979. The mission of the Sand Lake Historical Society is to educate and promote preservation and conservation of the history and culture of the Town of Sand Lake and the surrounding area.

• Officers and Trustees
• Charter
• Constitution and Bylaws

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:

• Current:
  • Memorial Awards given annually to two outstanding graduates of Averill Park High School excelling in history
  • Historical markers
  • Publications
  • Reference library, housed at the Sand Lake Town Library
• Past:
  • Historic house plaques
  • Local historic house/building/site and sightseeing tours
  • Assistance in house dating and genealogical studies

In order to continue these informative and historically relevant projects, the Sand Lake Historical Society holds fundraising events. They include:

• Special events
• Sale of publications
• raffles
• appraisal days
• Participation in community functions (such as Kiwanis Summerfest)

You can also support us:

• By choosing "Sand Lake Historical Society" as your designated organization on Amazon; or
• By bringing NYS deposit bottles and cans to 6 Center Redemption in Wynantskill (tell them you wish to support Sand Lake Historical Society)

Meetings generally are held the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Courtroom of the Sand Lake Town Hall, 8428 NY 66, Sand Lake, New York 12153, unless otherwise noted. Map and Directions || Schedule of upcoming meetings and programs || List of past programs

Contact us!

Via Email -or write to- The Sand Lake Historical Society ∙ P.O. Box 492 ∙ West Sand Lake NY 12196