It’s Time for the Annual Teddy Roosevelt Weekend in Newcomb

One of America’s most respected Presidents was also a great lover of all things Adirondack.

Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.

It’s no secret that Teddy Roosevelt was a great outdoors person and lover of adventure. He visited the Adirondacks frequently.

In fact, it was on a trip here while Roosevelt was Vice President that he learned President McKinley had died after being shot and he would become President. Read more about TR’s midnight ride to the Presidency.

A lifelong defender of the environment.

Theodore Roosevelt vigorously promoted the conservation movement, emphasizing the efficient use of natural resources.

During his brief but memorable term as the 33rd Governor of New York (1899-1900), TR focused policies on NY’s forests and wildlife. He advocated against what he called “the depredations of man,” recurrent forest fires, and worked to strengthen fish and game laws.

Roosevelt’s stewardship of the state’s forests and the Adirondack Park, in particular, led to the country's most progressive conservation and wilderness protection laws. While President, he dramatically expanded the system of national parks and national forests.

Teddy Roosevelt weekend in the Adirondacks.

The Town of Newcomb dedicates an entire weekend to celebrating all things TR. 2024 festivities will take place September 13 through 15 with an impressive array of events and activities.

The weekend is one of Newcomb’s favorite events. A great deal of planning, preparation, and scheduling by dedicated committee members always brings a variety of activities throughout town, with fun things to see and do for the whole family.

Friday, September 13, kicks off the weekend with a friendly competition.

• 2 pm: Pickle Ball at Lilbern Yandon Recreational Field

• 6 pm: Family Feud Night at Newcomb Central School

Saturday’s jam-packed schedule of events on September 14.

Theodore Roosevelt interpretor.

• 8:30 am to 2:30 pm: Free Wagon Ride Into Camp Santanoni (reservations required)

• 9 am to 11 am: Kids Fishing Derby at Winslow's Pond on Route 28N (Pre-K to 4th grade, bring your poles, bait available, prizes)

• 10 am to 3 pm: Arts & Crafts Fair at Overlook Park (lunch available, live music)

• 10 am to 1 pm: Climb Goodnow Mountain Hike

• 10:30 am to 12 pm: Woodsmen Scrimmage: ESF Newcomb Campus vs. Paul Smiths at Overlook Park

• Noon to 3 pm: Lunch and bake sale; Live Music with Eric Peter Music at Overlook Park

• 1 pm: Newcomb Helpers Fund Raffle and Newcomb Mountain Quilters Raffle

• 2:30 pm: Log Rolling and Water Battleship

  • Two water events you don't want to miss. Watch as the brave practice log rolling just as the lumberjack river pigs used to dance across the logs floating down the Hudson River.

  • And a challenging game of Water Battleship

• 5 pm: Dinner at Newcomb Central School

• 6 pm: Governor TR returns to debate Newcomb Central School Youth in Government students @ Newcomb Central School

• 9 pm: Fireworks @ The Overlook

Theodore Roosevelt stumping in Herkimer, New York.

More action continues on Sunday, September 15.

• 8:30 am to 3 pm: Free Wagon Ride Into Camp Santanoni (reservations required)

• 9 am: TR Weekend Golf Tournament at High Peaks Golf Course

• 9 am: TY Yandon Memorial 5K at Newcomb Health Center

• 10 am: Historical Tour of Newcomb

  • Historical stops include the Pendleton Sign, Anderson Barn site, Inn at Santanoni Medical Center Tour

  • Lunch at the Firehouse with a brief tour at the Newcomb Historical Museum

  • Bissell Barn and Hill

  • Final stop at the newly renovated Seeley Exhibit Hall.

• 3 pm: Tour of the Santanoni Gatehouse with guide Charles Higgerson

For more information, visit the webpage. We also recommend checking the Discover Newcomb and TR Weekend Facebook pages for the most up-to-the-minute info, schedule changes and additions.

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