named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Constable Hall Tours and Events
Regular public tours and special events including sculpture walks, garden workshops, haunted trails, Death and Drinks gatherings, and historical reenactments to engage the community with the Hall’s history.
Season of Twas
Annual Christmas-time program featuring historical storytelling, ornament-making, gingerbread house building, caroling, and a reading of "’Twas the Night Before Christmas" with costumed interpreters.
Servants Day
Annual event featuring historical demonstrations of 19th-century domestic and agricultural skills such as hay moving, laundry, spinning, weaving, woodcutting, and blacksmithing, with educational displays including "Rachel's Room" in the Servant's Quarters.
Traveling Colonial Kids Crafts
Classroom outreach program offering hands-on colonial-era activities such as turkey quill writing, chalkboard making, Betsy Ross star folding, and flint-and-steel fire starting for elementary students.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
-
Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 2 activities
- Conduct collections assessment and preservation planningConducted a comprehensive assessment of the Hall’s building and collections with museum experts Lisa Goldberg and Marilyn Kaplan, supported by funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, to guide long-term preservation efforts.
- Preserve and restore historic structures and collectionsConducts ongoing preservation and restoration of Constable Hall’s historic buildings, including roof repairs, clapboard restoration in historically accurate colors, fountain refurbishment, and outbuilding restoration. Also maintains security and environmental monitoring systems to protect collections.
-
-
Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Administer grant funding for cultural projectsAdministers funding from the Statewide Community Regrants Program to support local cultural projects, acting as a grantmaking intermediary for arts and heritage initiatives in the region.
-
-
Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Administer memorial and military recognition areaMaintains a designated memorial area honoring individuals who served in the military to preserve the nation, providing a space for recognition and reflection as part of the site’s historical mission.
-
-
Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Deliver traveling educational programs on colonial-era historyOffers traveling colonial-themed craft programs for school classrooms, including hands-on activities such as chalkboard making, quill writing, and star crafting to teach students about 19th-century daily life and local history.
-
-
Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Develop and present digital educational contentProduces and shares video resources and a multi-part webinar series titled "Constable Chronicles" and hosted programs such as "The Early History of the Black River Valley" to educate the public about Constable Hall and regional history.
-
-
Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and recreational programsHosts annual and seasonal community events such as a family-friendly one-mile run/walk with color stations, educational workshops, and cultural celebrations to promote public engagement and accessibility at Constable Hall.
-
-
Historic Garden Preservation and Support 1 activity
- Maintain historic gardens, grounds, and public art installationsMaintains public access to historic gardens, walking trails, and scenic grounds, including a sculpture walk with works by Ed Falk. Activities include invasive species removal, historically accurate landscaping, trail improvements, and installation of public art exhibits supported by grants.
-
-
Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer annual membership with site accessProvides an annual membership program that grants unlimited access to Constable Hall, its gardens, and grounds, supporting public engagement and recurring visitation.
-
-
Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate historic house museum with public tours and educational programmingOperates Constable Hall as a historic house museum open to the public for guided tours from May through September, offering school visits, group programming, and seasonal events to engage the community with local history. The site has been maintained for public access since 1949, preserving original architecture, furnishings, and the Constable Library collection.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide staff training in museum collections careProvides professional staff training led by collections expert Lisa Goldberg on proper cleaning, preservation, and storage techniques for historic artifacts and museum collections.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$234K
Contributions & grants$146K62%
Program service revenue$29K12%
Investment income$43K18%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$668K
Cash$189K
Investments$479K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$668K
Liquid reserves59.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORAINE ODONNELL | EXECUTIVE DI | 22 | $23K |
board members · 12
- AMANDA ANDREWS — TREASURER
- DAWN LUDOVICI — TRUSTEE
- ERIC BROWN — TRUSTEE
- JOE PFEIFFER — TRUSTEE
- MARY CROUCH — PRESIDENT
- MARY KATHERINE MATHIS — TRUSTEE
- MATT SWIERNIK — TRUSTEE
- NANCY PLESKACH — TRUSTEE
- PETER HAYES — TRUSTEE
- SCOTT SAWYER — VICE PRESIDE
- SHARON STEWART — SECRETARY
- SUE BUSH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- Adirondack Life Partner — Collaborated to reproduce a copyrighted article about Constable Hall's history in a 1988 magazine issue.
- American Horticultural Society Network — Member of the American Horticultural Society, enabling reciprocal admission benefits for its members.
- Big D’s Tug Hill BBQ Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Documentary Heritage & Preservation Services for New York Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the public
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with visitors
- Fox Den Monuments Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Gentry Realty Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Good Morning Realty Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Griffin Charitable Foundation Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Harvard University Network — Graduate institution attended by Casimir Constable, reflecting educational ties.
- Homes Realty of Northern NY Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share visual content and connect with followers
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share visual content and connect with the public
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Funder — Provided funding for a professional assessment of Constable Hall’s building and collections.
- Lewis County Partner — Cooperates with others to promote interest in the history of Lewis County.
- Lewis and Mrs. Cornwall Partner — Jointly purchased and restored Constable Hall before transferring it to the Constable Hall Association in 1948.
- Lodging Kit Company Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Lowville Academy Partner — Collaborates with Constable Hall for educational visits and classroom outreach programs.
- MIT Network — Alma mater of John Pierrepont Constable, indicating educational affiliation.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder of the Statewide Community Regrants Program, which supports projects at Constable Hall.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrants Program that funds projects at Constable Hall.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrants Program through state funding.
- Northern NY Community Foundation Partner — Recognized supporter contributing to the maintenance of Constable Hall as a historic house museum.
- Northern New York Community Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of improvement projects at Constable Hall
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrants Program that funds projects at Constable Hall.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrants Program through state funding.
- Oneida Indian Nation Partner — Collaborates on educational programming, including presentations on Revolutionary War contributions and cultural demonstrations.
- Ongwe’hoñ:wehkah Dancers Partner — Presented traditional Oneida Nation dance and cultural education at Constable Hall events.
+ 23 more
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement as a Mechanism for Sustained Preservationmethodology: community-engaged preservationBy integrating public access, themed participatory events, and community partnerships, we ensure long-term stewardship of the historic site because ongoing community involvement generates both financial sustainability and intergenerational investment in cultural heritage.
- Digital and Thematic Outreach Expand Educational Reachmethodology: digital-education-outreachBy delivering narrated webinars and school-based living history programs, we extend public education beyond physical site access because remote and thematic formats increase inclusivity and enable broader dissemination of local and Indigenous history.
- Immersive Historical Experience Drives Public Educationmethodology: immersive_historical_experienceBy offering guided tours, first-person interpretation, and hands-on reenactment of 19th-century tasks, we deepen public understanding of early American life because experiential engagement fosters stronger retention and emotional connection to history than passive learning alone.