TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: History of Camp Alleghany
During its 50th season, the Alleghany Rattler was chock full of 50th anniversary celebrations and reflections, including this “history of camp.”
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Big Doings are Being Planned for Anniversary
In this piece camp gets ready to celebrate its 50th summer (1922 being the first making 1971 the 50th.) The next few rattler throwbacks will focus on that summer’s events.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1971: Night of Delight
Fifty years ago camp held an event called Night of Delight. We think it has a bit of New Year’s spirit so enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday!
Welcome to The Year of ‘Ghany and Some Upcoming Events
Happy New Year (almost) ‘Ghany Girls! We have some great upcoming events both virtual and in-person slated for the first couple of months of the year. Read today’s blog for all the details.
Merry Christmas Cooking ‘Ghany Style!
If you want to bring a little Alleghany spirit into your holidays here are some great recipes to try.
TBT: Alleghany Rattler Thanksgiving Round-Up
Between gratitude and good manners, there’s lots to look back on in the Rattler that can prep us for Thanksgiving.
TBT: The Rattler May 9, 1962: 1962 Travel Plans
Campers showed a marked degree of travel independence in 1962 and they even seemed to be responsible for relaying travel plans TO their parents, rather than the other way around! Read today’s throwback article for more…
TBT: The Rattler July 1945 — Alleghany Tent Points Mean More Than Law
Promptness, cleanliness, cooperation, and courtesy — see what campers over 80 years ago were expected to bring to their camp behavior.
TBT: The Rattler Aug. 1966 — Trip to Tent Theatre
TBT newspaper: In which a group of campers hikes to a local tent theatre to see a comedic but meaningful play about greed and the plucky people who outsmart it!