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Alexandria Bay, NY Real Estate News

By Jeri Winkler
(The Secret Assistant)
       Alex Bay     Alexandria Bay, as well as the surrounding area, has always been a location that was noted for its beauty, its vast resources and its spiritual being. Long before Europeans sailed over and settled into North America, the tribes of the Iroquois Indians called this area home. They lived and flourished richly off the treasures found in the waters and on the land. It is estimated that European settlers and missionaries began venturing into Upstate New York in the late 1500’s or early 1600’s and they too fell in love with the paradise. James LeRay, a landholder in the early 1800s, had this area surveyed. He liked what he found and created a settlement. Alexandria Bay was founded at this time (1817 – 1818) and named for his son Alexander. Because of the location it didn’t...
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By Jeri Winkler
(The Secret Assistant)
Alexandria Bay, as well as the surrounding areas, offer many exciting things to do year round. Below you will find activities for young and older virtually every month of the week. If you would like more information about any of these events, or more information about Alexandria Bay, visit www.AlexBay.org. This is the website for our local Chamber of Commerce and is filled with useful information. 2008EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN ALEXANDRIA BAY February 23 Polar Bear Dip at Bonnie Castle Benefit of River Hospital Foundation March April4 - 6 Blue Grass Weekend Thousand Islands Blue Grass Preservation SocietyBonnie Castle Year-Round Resort 7pm Friday & Saturday evenings, Jam Session on Sunday Admission at the door; for more info call 315-482-4511 May 9 Antique Boat Museum Opens to the Public ...
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