Durant Days Weekend
This is a weekend of activities celebrating William West Durant the inventor of the Great Camps Style Architecture, who was born in Raquette Lake.
Take a boat tour of Raquette Lake aboard the WW Durant, tour Great Camps, and Vespers service at St. Huberts. Before the fireworks, enjoy the Annual Raquette Lake boat parade along the shores of Raquette Lake.
August 2
- 8 am - The Durant Days Kick Off! See more details of the day's events
August 3
- 2 pm - At the Raquette Lake Village Green - Wide Variety performs their unique style of acapella songs delivering over a quarter century of harmony, fun, and friendship. Courtesy of St. Williams on Long Point and the Central Adirondacks Association.
- 6 pm - The Boat Parade on Raquette Lake begins! Anything goes! We are looking for Party Barges, Runabouts, No-Octane. If it floats and it’s a boat, decorate it! Get out on the water and show the classic spirit and tradition of Raquette Lake living!
Registration forms available at Burke’s or Birds Marina. $Cash Prizes$
August 4
½ Price Tours available for Durant Days Weekend
- Tour Great Camp Sagamore, created in 1897 by famed Great Camps designer W. W. Durant and summer home to the Vanderbilt Family for half a century.
**Please note** The walking tour of the camp includes walking on gravel roads and staircases. The upper complex is handicap accessible for persons with limited mobility.
August 4th, 2024
Annual Island Service, Church of the Good Shepherd
- Annual Vespers Service with The Reverend Nancy Rosenblum. Service will be followed by complimentary refreshments. Free transport from Village Dock at 2:00 p.m. Transportation provided by Burke’s Marina. An offering will be collected for building repairs. Musicians interested in playing for the service please contact at st.hubertsisle@gmail.com www.sthubertsisle.com
- St. Huberts Isle, 315-354-4267
Call 518-624-3077 for more information or check out www.mylonglake.com.
