FREE Historic Walking Tours are offered by the Town of Webb Historical Association Friday Mornings in the Old Forge Area - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM during July and August. Our THANKS to Fr. Coughlin, Camp Mark Seven staff, Steve Uzdavinis & his staff at McCauley Mt., and to all who came to our 2009 Tours listed below.
2009 Tours
Tour
#1 – Camp Mark Seven on Fourth Lake
Formerly the Historic Mohawk Hotel & Cottages
July 17th, July 24th, & July 31st – Friday Mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 AM
CM7 was established in 1981 by Fr. Thomas Coughlin and members of the Deaf Catholic Community to offer diverse programs for Deaf and hearing individuals of all ages. We began by carpooling at 9:30 AM from the Hemmer Cottage at the waterfront in Old Forge to CM7’s beautiful Fourth Lake waterfront location in the former Longstaff family’s turn-of-the-century Mohawk Lodge. The tour was led by Town of Webb Historian Peg Masters and Fr. Coughlin.
History of the Longstaff Years (1896 - 1933)
History of the Wilcox Years (1933 - 1975)
Tour #2 - McCauley Mt. Ski Center
August 7th, August 14th, & August 21st – Friday Mornings from 9:30 – 11:00
The August historic tour celebrated the 50th Golden Anniversary of the McCauley Mt. Ski Center. It was led by Town of Webb Historian Peg Masters and Old Forge Olympian John "Louie" Ehrensbeck. We met at 9:30 AM in the parking lot of McCauley Mt. with a history of the site before it became a ski center followed by a tour of the buildings. This family-friendly tour was FREE to the public. As an added bonus, group participants were able to purchase a discounted chairlift ticket to the summit for a spectacular view of the surrounding lakes and mountains. Contact the Town of Webb Historical Association in Old Forge at 315 369-3838 for more details.
Click HERE to visit the McCauley Mt. Ski Center Website
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Town of Webb Historical Association
P. O. Box 513, Old Forge, NY 13420
Phone: 315 369-3838
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