Durant Days
Celebrating the Birth of Great Camps Architecture in Raquette Lake, NY
This is a weekend of activities in celebration of William West Durant, the inventor of the Great Camps Style Architecture, which was started right here in Raquette Lake.
Friday, August 1
Historic Long Point Visit 8:30-1:45 time (Boat access only)
8:30-9:00 a.m. Board the WW Durant for water taxi ride to St. Williams
9:00-9:20 Cruise to St Williams, built in 1890 by William West Durant, dock, tie up
9:30-10:00 Tour the 100+ year old church; National Register of Historic Sites, 2005; site of the original village of Durant, NY www.stwilliamsonlongpoint.org
10:00-10:20 Walk through the meadow to Pine Knot, situated on the south shore of Long Point
10:30-12:00 Guided tour of Pine Knot, the first Great Camp and home to Collis P Huntington of Southern Pacific RR fame Camp Pine Knot
12:00-12:10 Board the WW Durant, tied up at Pine Knot dock
12:10-1:45 Lunch cruise with historic narration
$85 pp inclusive of cruise, meal, tax, gratuity, guided tours & water taxi service
Reservations required. Book on line www.raquettelakenavigation.com or call 315-354-5532. Max of 64.
Saturday, August 2
Great Camp Sagamore
- 10 am & 1:30 pm 1/2 price tours
- Reservation Required
- MUST mention Durant Days at time of purchase.
Live Music
- Wide Variety - A-Capella group
- Free Concert
- Raquette Lake School
Boat Parade
- 6 pm start at Village Dock
Fireworks
- Begin at Dusk
Sunday, August 3
Great Camp Sagamore
- 10 am & 1:30 pm 1/2 price tours
- Reservation Required
- MUST mention Durant Days at time of purchase.
Luncheon @ Great Camp Sagamore
- Must reserve in advance
- Visit sagamore.org
Annual Vespers Service
- 3 pm
- St Hubert's Church
- 2 pm free boat taxi at Village Dock- courtesy of Burke's Marine