Episode 2 of 2

Westport Establishment

When
1885
Where
Westport, New York
Part of
Camp Dudley founded at Westport, New York

Camp Dudley was founded in Westport, New York, in 1885, becoming the oldest continually running boys' camp in the United States.

The camp was established in Westport, a town in Essex County overlooking Lake Champlain. It is recognized as the oldest summer camp in continuous operation in the United States, founded by Sumner F. Dudley.

Sources

  1. Westport, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Camp Dudley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-29

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