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VIEW: Historic camp among stops for annual Fulton Chain boat tour

Fieldstone Lodge

Fieldstone Lodge

VIEW, the arts center in Old Forge, offers a unique opportunity for the public to tour the interiors of some of the most fabulous camps on the Fulton Chain during its annual House Tour by Boat.

On Saturday, August 15, 20 party barges will depart at 10 a.m. from the Old Forge Lakefront to take passengers to get an exclusive look at the grounds and interiors of the camps that boaters usually only observe from the water.  Continue reading

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VIEW House Tour by Boat launches on Saturday, August 16th

Twenty party barges will depart from the Old Forge lakefront at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 and take passengers on a first class tour of some of the most fabulous camps on the Fulton Chain during VIEW’s annual House Tour by Boat event.

The tour provides an opportunity to take an inside look into the camps that boaters can only observe from the water.  Continue reading

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Bill Brooker, owner of Brooker's True Value Hardware in Old Forge, has donated a framed moose print to be raffled off during View's annual Folton Chain House Tour by Boat

August 20th Fulton Chain House Tour: Raffle to benefit View

Bill Brooker, owner of Brooker's True Value Hardware in Old Forge, has donated a framed moose print to be raffled off during View's annual Folton Chain House Tour by Boat

Bill Brooker, owner of Brooker’s True Value Hardware in Old Forge, has donated a framed moose print to be raffled during View’s annual Fulton Chain House Tour by Boat at the Old Forge lakefront on Saturday, August 20.

The print is by nationally-known artist JC Parker of the Saratoga Springs area.

Brooker has partnered with Parker who will be providing prints of his work based on themes of upcoming local events. The artwork will be raffled during the events.

Proceeds of the raffles will benefit the general operating fund of View, the new arts center in Old Forge.

The painting is currently on display at View. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available for sale at View. Continue reading

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View’s annual Fulton Chain House Tour set for August 20th

The Annual Fulton Chain of Lakes House Tour by Boat to benefit View, the new arts center in Old Forge, will be held on Saturday, August 20.

The boat tour will depart promptly, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. from the Old Forge town docks on Lake View Ave. and will return in the middle of the afternoon.

Whether an historic site or a spectacular new design, individuals with noteworthy homes will host visitors and offer tours.

Participants will be shuttled to the specially selected homes in the comfort of party barges.

This year’s tour will include stops at the First Lake home of the Craskas; the Second Lake home of the Rogers; and the Fourth Lake homes of the Ryans, the Mahoneys, and the Brittons.

Tickets for the tour are $65 for non-members and $50 for members and are available for purchase by calling View at 9315) 369-6411.

Advanced pre-registration is required for this event.

 

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