Museum volunteer Kyle R. Patton worked for almost a year to complete the 55 page index/glossary. Every name that appears in the history is now in the index, as well as every organization, place, business and event that is in the book.
This is a tremendous new resource that we have already put to good use.
Thank you Kyle!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
From the Director
The Franco-American exhibit has been very well received and we have been conducting research all summer on Waterford’s Irish population. This Fall we will have an exciting new workshop series based on the Franco exhibit, a new Science and Technology Lecture Series which will take place at McGreiveys (see insert for more details), a wonderful Day Trip, a French Night Open House and much more.
The Museum is at a critical crossroads right now and we look to you, our members and supporters for help. Amidst this troubling time we strive to provide the best programming, exhibits and collections care that we can for the community. Your support can be in numerous forms like making a financial donation, sharing your fundraising ideas, volunteering for docent work, serving on a committee, attending programs, getting some friends to join or visiting the Museum.
Thank you for your support!
Brad
The Museum is at a critical crossroads right now and we look to you, our members and supporters for help. Amidst this troubling time we strive to provide the best programming, exhibits and collections care that we can for the community. Your support can be in numerous forms like making a financial donation, sharing your fundraising ideas, volunteering for docent work, serving on a committee, attending programs, getting some friends to join or visiting the Museum.
Thank you for your support!
Brad
Attention Waterford’s Irish-Americans
Are you of Irish descent? Has your family been in Waterford for multiple generations or did they immigrate to Waterford? If so, we want to speak with you. Help us write the history of Waterford’s Irish.
The next phase of our immigrant series is underway and we are now researching Waterford’s Irish-American population. We already have a few experts on board to help out, including one in Waterford, Ireland! This promises to be a fun project and we need your help!
We will be conducting interviews this Fall and we need your help! If you know someone of Irish-American descent from Waterford who might like to be interviewed please let us know. Call the Museum at 238-0809 or e-mail us at info@waterfordmuseum.com
The next phase of our immigrant series is underway and we are now researching Waterford’s Irish-American population. We already have a few experts on board to help out, including one in Waterford, Ireland! This promises to be a fun project and we need your help!
We will be conducting interviews this Fall and we need your help! If you know someone of Irish-American descent from Waterford who might like to be interviewed please let us know. Call the Museum at 238-0809 or e-mail us at info@waterfordmuseum.com
Heritage Day- Thank You Volunteers and Sponsors
Another successful Heritage Day and Concert Under the Stars is under our belts. It would not have been possible without the hard work of our wonderful volunteers and the support of our sponsors, who are too numerous to list here.
Although the weather hampered our plans and kept away some of the antique engines, there were many highlights over the course of the two day event.
A break in the rain allowed us to hold the concert and BBQ outside! We had a large crowd who danced the night away. We had our largest crowd ever for the parade! The wet down of J.W. Ford Hose’s new engine was truly a unique one of a kind event! Another highlight was that the late Catherine Button, great granddaughter of Lysander Button, was able to attend and wish the Button engine crews luck. Her support garnered a victory for the crew of the TW Lane, a Button engine from Mystic, Ct. as she looked on.
We will be developing a new theme for next year’s Heritage Day and look forward to all of your support and involvement.
See more pictures on our Facebook page. Just go to www.waterfordheritageday.com and click the Facebook link.
Fall Program Line-up
October 1st– So you can Speak French? Join us for a special First Friday open House. We encourage you to come speak French. Of course, English speaking guests are encouraged to join us as well. 6-8pm.
October- See website for “Home Cooking Franco-American Style” Workshop series. http://www.waterfordmuseum.com/annualworkshop.htm
October 13th- Autumn Day Trip to Fort Edward and Granville, NY
October 20th- O’Connor Lecture Series –Annual Membership Meeting- Aine Leader-Nagy will give an interactive presentation on our Franco-American exhibit and research. 7pm
November 13th- Docent Appreciation Brunch
December 3rd– Holiday Open House- Friday evening wine & cheese tasting. 6-9pm.
December 4th- Holiday Open House- Decorate A Wreath Workshop
Programs still in the “works” Halloween Ghost and History Walking Tour, an additional Lecture as part of the O’Connor Lecture Series and more to be announced in early September. Keep an eye on our website for updates.
The Dessert Shoppe
All of our Fall programs that take place at the Museum will feature our new The Dessert Shoppe where we will be offering desserts and beverages for a modest fee.
October- See website for “Home Cooking Franco-American Style” Workshop series. http://www.waterfordmuseum.com/annualworkshop.htm
October 13th- Autumn Day Trip to Fort Edward and Granville, NY
October 20th- O’Connor Lecture Series –Annual Membership Meeting- Aine Leader-Nagy will give an interactive presentation on our Franco-American exhibit and research. 7pm
November 13th- Docent Appreciation Brunch
December 3rd– Holiday Open House- Friday evening wine & cheese tasting. 6-9pm.
December 4th- Holiday Open House- Decorate A Wreath Workshop
Programs still in the “works” Halloween Ghost and History Walking Tour, an additional Lecture as part of the O’Connor Lecture Series and more to be announced in early September. Keep an eye on our website for updates.
The Dessert Shoppe
All of our Fall programs that take place at the Museum will feature our new The Dessert Shoppe where we will be offering desserts and beverages for a modest fee.
Science and Technology Lecture Series
Science and Technology
Lecture Series
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center proudly announces our new Science and Technology Lecture Series. Enjoy splendid food, fascinating facts, great conversation and engaging company though the Fall and Winter at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month at McGreiveys, one of this areas finest restaurants.
Waterford has an active and working harbor with a dozen or more boats from around the world docked here throughout the summer. Weekly Farmers Markets and countless annual special events have made Waterford an important destination. Three world-class canals and lock systems are central to our local history. Peebles Island (the State Park set on an island) boat launches, fishing wharfs and numerous hiking trails draw thousands here every summer.
Our new lecture series continues the Summer excitement into the Fall and Winter.
October 14, 2010: History of Emma Willard, Journey Through Waterford.
Trudy Hanmer, Teacher and Historian
November 11, 2010: Canoe and Kayak our Local Waterways PART ONE
Russell Dunn, Author
November 18, 2010: Introduction to Canoe and Kayaking PART TWO
Rich Macha, Owner of Adirondack Paddle and Pole
December 9, 2010: From River Village to Canal Town
Brad Utter, Director of WHMCC and Town Historian
January 13, 2011: Sleep and Dreaming, What do my dreams mean?**NOTE this lecture will be at the Broad Street Cafe, Broad Street Waterford
Dr. J.B. Goss, Clinician & Scientist
February, 10, 2011: The mid-nineteenth century disappearance of a young man.
Paul Schneider, Independent Historian.
March, 10, 2011: Ask the Wildlife Pathologist. Q&A on nature, wild animals and our environment. Ward Stone, State Wildlife Pathologist. At McGrievey’s, 7pm.
At McGreiveys, 91 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188
Program Runs 7-8pm, Registration Starts at 6:30pm
Food & Drink available for PURCHASE all evening.
The WHMCC nurtures, protects and preserves this rich heritage that annually brings visitors from around the world to our village. Get out of the house, come out of the cold and enjoy an evening of great food and conversation at our new Science and Technology Lecture Series.
Suggested donation is $6 per person ($5 members)
Food and Drink Are available for purchase throughout the evening.
Your host and moderator for the series is Museum Trustee, Dr J.B. Goss.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended by calling. 518-238-0809 or by
e-mail info@waterformuseum.com
More details on each presentation will be distributed this Fall!
Lecture Series
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center proudly announces our new Science and Technology Lecture Series. Enjoy splendid food, fascinating facts, great conversation and engaging company though the Fall and Winter at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month at McGreiveys, one of this areas finest restaurants.
Waterford has an active and working harbor with a dozen or more boats from around the world docked here throughout the summer. Weekly Farmers Markets and countless annual special events have made Waterford an important destination. Three world-class canals and lock systems are central to our local history. Peebles Island (the State Park set on an island) boat launches, fishing wharfs and numerous hiking trails draw thousands here every summer.
Our new lecture series continues the Summer excitement into the Fall and Winter.
October 14, 2010: History of Emma Willard, Journey Through Waterford.
Trudy Hanmer, Teacher and Historian
November 11, 2010: Canoe and Kayak our Local Waterways PART ONE
Russell Dunn, Author
November 18, 2010: Introduction to Canoe and Kayaking PART TWO
Rich Macha, Owner of Adirondack Paddle and Pole
December 9, 2010: From River Village to Canal Town
Brad Utter, Director of WHMCC and Town Historian
January 13, 2011: Sleep and Dreaming, What do my dreams mean?**NOTE this lecture will be at the Broad Street Cafe, Broad Street Waterford
Dr. J.B. Goss, Clinician & Scientist
February, 10, 2011: The mid-nineteenth century disappearance of a young man.
Paul Schneider, Independent Historian.
March, 10, 2011: Ask the Wildlife Pathologist. Q&A on nature, wild animals and our environment. Ward Stone, State Wildlife Pathologist. At McGrievey’s, 7pm.
At McGreiveys, 91 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188
Program Runs 7-8pm, Registration Starts at 6:30pm
Food & Drink available for PURCHASE all evening.
The WHMCC nurtures, protects and preserves this rich heritage that annually brings visitors from around the world to our village. Get out of the house, come out of the cold and enjoy an evening of great food and conversation at our new Science and Technology Lecture Series.
Suggested donation is $6 per person ($5 members)
Food and Drink Are available for purchase throughout the evening.
Your host and moderator for the series is Museum Trustee, Dr J.B. Goss.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended by calling. 518-238-0809 or by
e-mail info@waterformuseum.com
More details on each presentation will be distributed this Fall!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Come Celebrate Firefighting Heritage July 23-24, 2010
Crafters & Artists Wanted for Heritage Day Celebration
Crafters and artists of handmade items can reserve space now for Waterford’s Annual Heritage Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 24th at Garrett Field. For more information or to reserve space, visit the Heritage Day website at
www.waterfordheritageday.com or contact Nancy at 237-3931.
www.waterfordheritageday.com or contact Nancy at 237-3931.
From the Director
We kicked off the season with a another successful CanalWays program and the opening of our new Franco-American exhibit. We have received great positive feedback from both programs! As our energies turn toward Heritage Day and research on Waterford’s Irish, I encourage you to take part in the process or join us at one of our events. Heritage Day plans are coming together and promises to be very special as we help christen Ford Hose’s new fire engine, which proudly has “Home of the Button Fire Engine” on its door!
We have a new full time intern on board for the summer, his name is Aaron Robinson. Aaron is in the Public History graduate program at the University at Albany. He will be working with Aine and me on Irish exhibit research and he has already jumped in and helped at CanalWays.
Speaking of CanalWays, you can find CanalWays pictures and much more on our Facebook page, just go to our website and click on the link to Facebook, you do not need to have a Facebook account to see our page.
I encourage you all to take the opportunity to visit the Museum this year and join us for one of our many programs.
Thank you for your support!
Brad
We have a new full time intern on board for the summer, his name is Aaron Robinson. Aaron is in the Public History graduate program at the University at Albany. He will be working with Aine and me on Irish exhibit research and he has already jumped in and helped at CanalWays.
Speaking of CanalWays, you can find CanalWays pictures and much more on our Facebook page, just go to our website and click on the link to Facebook, you do not need to have a Facebook account to see our page.
I encourage you all to take the opportunity to visit the Museum this year and join us for one of our many programs.
Thank you for your support!
Brad
Waterford Museum Day at the Aerospace Museum
Members of the Waterford Museum will be treated to a special guided tour of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM) on Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm. The tour, which will be free for our members, will be conducted by ESAM President Kevin Millington, who is also a member of the Waterford Museum.
The tour is FREE but we request that you make reservations in advance by calling the Waterford Museum at 238-0809 or by e-mail at info@waterfordmuseum.com by July 16th. For more information about the ESAM please check their website at www.esam.org.
The tour is FREE but we request that you make reservations in advance by calling the Waterford Museum at 238-0809 or by e-mail at info@waterfordmuseum.com by July 16th. For more information about the ESAM please check their website at www.esam.org.
Thank You KeyBank
Neighbors Make a Difference Day
Thank you to the employees of KeyBank of Waterford, who volunteered to do yard work
at the Museum as part of the KeyBank’s “Neighbors Make a Difference Day.”
Attention Waterford’s Irish-Americans
Are you of Irish descent? Has your family been in Waterford for multiple generations or did they immigrate to Waterford? If so, we want to speak with you. Help us write the history of Waterford’s Irish.
The next phase of our immigrant series is underway and we are now researching Waterford’s Irish-American population. We already have a few experts on board to help out, including one in Waterford, Ireland! This promises to be a fun project and we need your help!
If you know someone of Irish-American descent from Waterford who might like to be interviewed please let us know. Call the Museum at 238-0809 or e-mail us at
info@waterfordmuseum.com
The next phase of our immigrant series is underway and we are now researching Waterford’s Irish-American population. We already have a few experts on board to help out, including one in Waterford, Ireland! This promises to be a fun project and we need your help!
If you know someone of Irish-American descent from Waterford who might like to be interviewed please let us know. Call the Museum at 238-0809 or e-mail us at
info@waterfordmuseum.com
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Town Appropriates $5,000 for the Museum
The money will be used toward general operating expenses. Thank you to the Town Board for this tremendous support!
We are thrilled that the Town Board is pleased with our success over the past few years. Our current and future success has a direct link to their support.
We are thrilled that the Town Board is pleased with our success over the past few years. Our current and future success has a direct link to their support.
Museum Opens May 1st
New exhibit- Making Waterford Our Home:Franco-Americans
New Parlor Display– the parlor will be set up to resemble a boy’s birthday party circa 1900.
Our Lock 4 Model has received some new improvements and will certainly please any canal enthusiast.
New items in the Gift Shop including: Postcards; note cards; toy train whistle and a new wood Jacob’s ladder game.
2010 Hours
May 1st — October 30th
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday—Friday 10 am - 2 pm
or open year round by
appointment. Researchers must make appointment.
New Parlor Display– the parlor will be set up to resemble a boy’s birthday party circa 1900.
Our Lock 4 Model has received some new improvements and will certainly please any canal enthusiast.
New items in the Gift Shop including: Postcards; note cards; toy train whistle and a new wood Jacob’s ladder game.
2010 Hours
May 1st — October 30th
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday—Friday 10 am - 2 pm
or open year round by
appointment. Researchers must make appointment.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Reminder Pancake Breakfast This Weekend
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 25th
Join us at our Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser which will be Sunday, April 25th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Waterford Civic Center. This is one of our major fund-raising activities for the year. If you can’t come, please send a donation to help us meet our goal of $1,100.
Waterford Civic Center
Third Street, in the Village of Waterford
Sunday, April 25th
Join us at our Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser which will be Sunday, April 25th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Waterford Civic Center. This is one of our major fund-raising activities for the year. If you can’t come, please send a donation to help us meet our goal of $1,100.
Waterford Civic Center
Third Street, in the Village of Waterford
Friday, March 5, 2010
Spring Day Trip to Hyde Park, N.Y. Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s spring Day Trip will be Wednesday May 5, 2010 to the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-kill, and to the Vanderbilt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, N.Y. Come enjoy a spring day out and bring your friends.
The Eleanor Roosevelt N.H.S. is the only national park service site dedicated to an American First Lady. A short biographical film and a guided tour of the cottage will take place in the morning.
After lunch we will visit the Vanderbilt Mansion for a guided tour.
Lunch: at Coppola’s Italian American Bistro in Hyde Park. A hot and cold buffet will consist of salads, entrees, vegetables, dessert and beverages– coffee, tea or water. Soda or other beverages on your own.
Departure: 8a.m. from the rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford. There will be a brief coffee stop on the Thruway in the morning. Approximate return to Waterford 5p.m.
Cost: Current members- $70.00 - non-members $75.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade tours, admission fees, guided tours and lunch.
Paid Reservations by April 3, 2010
Make reservations today. Call in your reservations to
Emily Wilson at 518-237-7122.
Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to: Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Ave., Waterford N. Y. 12188
The Eleanor Roosevelt N.H.S. is the only national park service site dedicated to an American First Lady. A short biographical film and a guided tour of the cottage will take place in the morning.
After lunch we will visit the Vanderbilt Mansion for a guided tour.
Lunch: at Coppola’s Italian American Bistro in Hyde Park. A hot and cold buffet will consist of salads, entrees, vegetables, dessert and beverages– coffee, tea or water. Soda or other beverages on your own.
Departure: 8a.m. from the rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford. There will be a brief coffee stop on the Thruway in the morning. Approximate return to Waterford 5p.m.
Cost: Current members- $70.00 - non-members $75.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade tours, admission fees, guided tours and lunch.
Paid Reservations by April 3, 2010
Make reservations today. Call in your reservations to
Emily Wilson at 518-237-7122.
Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to: Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Ave., Waterford N. Y. 12188
From the Director- Newsletter Column
From the Director
Spring is around the corner and I can’t wait! Although we have not been hit by the snow, it has been cold. It is hard to sit and write to you all without passing on the sad news of the proposed cuts to the New York State Parks and Historic Sites. By the time you read this newsletter the announcement will have already been in the papers, but it is fresh on my mind. What is scary is the big picture and long term effects of such a move. Will Schulyer Mansion ever reopen once closed? What will happen with its collection, the wonderful building and visitor center? How about the staff? Will this history be lost? The next to get cut will be the funding agencies like the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) which has already taken large cuts. Our immigrant series has been made possible by grants through NYSCA and the New York Council on the Humanities. We are in the process of applying for another NYSCA grant to help with the online phase of the immigrant series and I am keeping my fingers crossed that there will be some money for NYSCA to even consider our application. I encourage you all to contact your elected state officials to express your feelings on this matter.
On a more happy note, I am pleased to say that the funding we received from NYSCA last year has helped purchase new exhibit furniture and exhibit elements like our new touch screen interactive station. These new items will help us better serve the public for many years. The French-Canadian or Franco-American exhibit will be the second exhibit to really benefit from these new improvements. Aine Leader-Nagy and I are hard at work putting together the new exhibit and we are thrilled with the turnout for interviews! The exhibit will open May 1st. If you are of Irish descent please start collecting your family history to share with us this summer and Fall.
Heritage Day and the Concert Under the Stars will be at a new time this year, July 23rd and 24th so please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Thank you for your support! Brad
Spring is around the corner and I can’t wait! Although we have not been hit by the snow, it has been cold. It is hard to sit and write to you all without passing on the sad news of the proposed cuts to the New York State Parks and Historic Sites. By the time you read this newsletter the announcement will have already been in the papers, but it is fresh on my mind. What is scary is the big picture and long term effects of such a move. Will Schulyer Mansion ever reopen once closed? What will happen with its collection, the wonderful building and visitor center? How about the staff? Will this history be lost? The next to get cut will be the funding agencies like the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) which has already taken large cuts. Our immigrant series has been made possible by grants through NYSCA and the New York Council on the Humanities. We are in the process of applying for another NYSCA grant to help with the online phase of the immigrant series and I am keeping my fingers crossed that there will be some money for NYSCA to even consider our application. I encourage you all to contact your elected state officials to express your feelings on this matter.
On a more happy note, I am pleased to say that the funding we received from NYSCA last year has helped purchase new exhibit furniture and exhibit elements like our new touch screen interactive station. These new items will help us better serve the public for many years. The French-Canadian or Franco-American exhibit will be the second exhibit to really benefit from these new improvements. Aine Leader-Nagy and I are hard at work putting together the new exhibit and we are thrilled with the turnout for interviews! The exhibit will open May 1st. If you are of Irish descent please start collecting your family history to share with us this summer and Fall.
Heritage Day and the Concert Under the Stars will be at a new time this year, July 23rd and 24th so please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Thank you for your support! Brad
Eagle Scout Project
Eagle Scout Project Improves Parking Lot
Anyone who has parked in our lot knows the challenge of not going too far off the pavement. Now, thanks to an Eagle Scout Project by Ryan Carlson of Troop 632 based in Waterford, this problem is a thing of the past. Ryan and members of Troop 632 moved our existing barriers closer to the parking lot and added three more. Now you can park with confidence!
Thank you Ryan and Troop 632!
Canal Clean Sweep
Canal Clean Sweep at the Old Champlain Lock 4
Saturday, April 17th
Volunteers Needed to Help Clean Around Lock 4
Once again this year we will be joining forces with the NYS Canal Corporation and Parks and Trails New York by participating in their Canal Clean Sweep on Saturday, April 18th. Our project will be working on cleaning the area around old Lock #4 which is directly in front of the Museum.
We will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Museum.
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 25th
Join us at our Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser which will be Sunday, April 25th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Waterford Civic Center. This is one of our major fundraising activities for the year. If you can’t come, please send a donation to help us meet our goal of $1,100.
Waterford Civic Center
Third Street, in the Village of Waterford
Sunday, April 25th
Join us at our Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser which will be Sunday, April 25th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Waterford Civic Center. This is one of our major fundraising activities for the year. If you can’t come, please send a donation to help us meet our goal of $1,100.
Waterford Civic Center
Third Street, in the Village of Waterford
Sponsors Needed for Franco-American Exhibit
Sponsors Needed for
Franco-American Exhibit
Over the past year we have been researching French Canadians or Franco-Americans in Waterford. All of the research will culminate in an exhibit that is set to open in May and run until March, 2011. But, we need your help! Sponsors are needed to help make this exhibit reach its potential.
If you would like to make a donation toward the Museum exhibit fund please send a check or money order to the Museum or make a donation online through PayPal at our website. Donor’s names will be listed in the credits of the exhibit.
Send check to:
Waterford Museum, Exhibit Fund
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
Franco-American Exhibit
Over the past year we have been researching French Canadians or Franco-Americans in Waterford. All of the research will culminate in an exhibit that is set to open in May and run until March, 2011. But, we need your help! Sponsors are needed to help make this exhibit reach its potential.
If you would like to make a donation toward the Museum exhibit fund please send a check or money order to the Museum or make a donation online through PayPal at our website. Donor’s names will be listed in the credits of the exhibit.
Send check to:
Waterford Museum, Exhibit Fund
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
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