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The Philosopher’s Camp at Follensby Pond (Reservations closed)

  • Follensby Pond Harrietstown, NY (map)

PLEASE NOTE: This event is full and no longer taking reservations.

Conservation Meeting: The Nature Conservancy protects more than 14,600 acres of land in the Follensby Pond and Raquette River watershed. In the summer of 1858 an expedition of ten scholarly men from Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts embarked on a trip to Follensby Pond in the Adirondacks, creating what came to be known as the Philosophers' Camp at the shore of the pond.

Note: As this is a historic wilderness location and not a standard residence, there is no street address.

Earlier Event: July 17
Work Day at the Essex Quarry
Later Event: July 24
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