Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
“Recent Archeological Finds in Waterford” by Hartgen Archeological Associates January 8th, 7pm
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is proud to announce the next presentation in our Science and Technology Lecture Series, “Recent Archeological Finds in Waterford” by Hartgen Archeological Associates. Listen in as local archeologist Matthew J. Kirk, from Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., discusses recent digs in Waterford prior to the Hudson River dredging project. Hartgen conducted archeological excavations of sites along the water line route in Waterford and Troy, where Native American sites were discovered. Mr. Kirk will discuss these sites and others that illustrate how native peoples occupied present day Waterford at different times in the past. The lecture will focus on the Waterford Water Works site where dramatic changes in the landscape were evidenced over time.
For over 15 years, Mr. Kirk has been active in Northeast archeology. During this time, he has overseen investigation of a wide variety of Native American and historical sites. Mr. Kirk is Board Member of the New York Archaeological Council and a Trustee of the Albany County Historical Association. He has published several peer-reviewed articles on topics related to the archeology of Albany, NY.
Join us for splendid food and a fun time at McGreivey’s in Waterford, one of this area’s finest restaurants. Registration starts at 6:30pm and food and drink will be available for purchase all evening.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended by calling 518-238-0809, or by e-mail info@waterformuseum.com.
Upcoming Presentations-
• January 8th- Recent Archeological Finds in Waterford by Hartgen Archeological Associates
• February 12th: A Presentation about the new book “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art” with its authors.
• March 12th-"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861"
For over 15 years, Mr. Kirk has been active in Northeast archeology. During this time, he has overseen investigation of a wide variety of Native American and historical sites. Mr. Kirk is Board Member of the New York Archaeological Council and a Trustee of the Albany County Historical Association. He has published several peer-reviewed articles on topics related to the archeology of Albany, NY.
Join us for splendid food and a fun time at McGreivey’s in Waterford, one of this area’s finest restaurants. Registration starts at 6:30pm and food and drink will be available for purchase all evening.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended by calling 518-238-0809, or by e-mail info@waterformuseum.com.
Upcoming Presentations-
• January 8th- Recent Archeological Finds in Waterford by Hartgen Archeological Associates
• February 12th: A Presentation about the new book “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art” with its authors.
• March 12th-"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861"
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wine & Cheese Tasting at the Waterford Museum- December 7th, 7-9pm
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center will host our annual NY State wine and cheese tasting fundraiser on Friday, December 7th, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission is $10, and includes a complimentary wine glass. Local wine expert Roger Savoy from the Homebrew Emporium will discuss our featured wines. Event sponsor The Wine Seller at Harmony House Market will be present with discount coupons for their NY State wines. The Homestead will be open and decorated for the holidays; visitors are encouraged to explore exhibits and shop in our Holiday Gift Shop for one of a kind gifts.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Great Recipe Exchange Tuesday, November 6th
Planning your holiday meals? Looking for some inspiration? Come to the Great Recipe Exchange and liven up your next gathering with some tried-and-true culinary delights from someone else’s kitchen. Sample the dishes, collect the recipes, and hear the history of recipes that have been savored for generations by the families of Waterford.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Holiday Open House Wine and Cheese Tasting
Join us for our annual wine and cheese tasting on Friday, December 7th, 7-9 p.m. at the Museum. We will be featuring New York State Wines. A local wine expert will be on hand to discuss the wines.
Admission to the Open House will be $10, which will include a special hand etched wine glass keepsake.
Friday, December 7th, 7-9 p.m. at the Museum
Admission to the Open House will be $10, which will include a special hand etched wine glass keepsake.
Friday, December 7th, 7-9 p.m. at the Museum
Science and Technology Lecture Series
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center proudly announces our third annual 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 Tuesday of every month at McGreivey’s, one of this areas fine restaurants.
Programs run 7-8pm, registration starts at 6:30pm. Food & Drink available for PURCHASE all evening. Suggested donation is $6 per person ($5 members).
Come in out of the cold and join us for the following talks/discussions:
October 8th:Legendary Planes and Aviation in New York
Our guest speaker, Kevin Millington of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville, will provide an overview of the museum, including its truly spectacular collection of planes, exhibits, and programs. He will also highlight the opening ceremony of the State Canal System this year in Waterford, which featured the transit of three historic combat jets from NYC to ESAM via the canal.
November 13th: “Three Cheers and a Tiger: the Knickerbocker Fire Company of the 1840s”
Join Museum Director and Town Historian Brad Utter as he shares some of the exciting facts learned from the newly discovered ledger book of the Kncikerbocker Engine Company #1. From a fire at a possible underground railroad site to racing everyday company activities, this book provides a lot of new incite into Waterford’s past.
December 11th: “Finding Griffin: Fact and Fiction.”
Authors Barbara Delaney and Russell Dunn will give a Powerpoint presentation about the abandoned Adirondack village of Griffin, which has been featured in several of their non-fiction books, as well as ‘fictionalized Griffin’ as it appears in the novel Finding Griffin. You will hear about the history of small nineteenth century tannery towns in the Adirondacks and readings from a contemporary novel set in Griffin and upstate New York.
January 8th- Archeology in Waterford by Hartgen Archeological Associates
February 12th: A Presentation about the new book “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art” with the authors. A Powerpoint presentation that covers topics about the building of the Empire State Plaza; the artists and their monumental art displayed on the Plaza; and stereography as a medium.
March 12th-"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861"
Independent Historian Paul Schneider will explore the local impact of the Civil War on the Waterford community. Including a fascinating exchange of letters between the Eddy family of Waterford and some of their relatives in Columbia, South Carolina.
Please check our website, website blog and/or Facebook for the latest news.
McGreiveys Restaurant is located in the heart of the Village of Waterford at 91 Broad Street. www.mcgreiveys.com
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended 518-238-0809 or info@waterfordmuseum.com
Programs run 7-8pm, registration starts at 6:30pm. Food & Drink available for PURCHASE all evening. Suggested donation is $6 per person ($5 members).
Come in out of the cold and join us for the following talks/discussions:
October 8th:Legendary Planes and Aviation in New York
Our guest speaker, Kevin Millington of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville, will provide an overview of the museum, including its truly spectacular collection of planes, exhibits, and programs. He will also highlight the opening ceremony of the State Canal System this year in Waterford, which featured the transit of three historic combat jets from NYC to ESAM via the canal.
November 13th: “Three Cheers and a Tiger: the Knickerbocker Fire Company of the 1840s”
Join Museum Director and Town Historian Brad Utter as he shares some of the exciting facts learned from the newly discovered ledger book of the Kncikerbocker Engine Company #1. From a fire at a possible underground railroad site to racing everyday company activities, this book provides a lot of new incite into Waterford’s past.
December 11th: “Finding Griffin: Fact and Fiction.”
Authors Barbara Delaney and Russell Dunn will give a Powerpoint presentation about the abandoned Adirondack village of Griffin, which has been featured in several of their non-fiction books, as well as ‘fictionalized Griffin’ as it appears in the novel Finding Griffin. You will hear about the history of small nineteenth century tannery towns in the Adirondacks and readings from a contemporary novel set in Griffin and upstate New York.
January 8th- Archeology in Waterford by Hartgen Archeological Associates
February 12th: A Presentation about the new book “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art” with the authors. A Powerpoint presentation that covers topics about the building of the Empire State Plaza; the artists and their monumental art displayed on the Plaza; and stereography as a medium.
March 12th-"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861"
Independent Historian Paul Schneider will explore the local impact of the Civil War on the Waterford community. Including a fascinating exchange of letters between the Eddy family of Waterford and some of their relatives in Columbia, South Carolina.
Please check our website, website blog and/or Facebook for the latest news.
McGreiveys Restaurant is located in the heart of the Village of Waterford at 91 Broad Street. www.mcgreiveys.com
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended 518-238-0809 or info@waterfordmuseum.com
Village Officials Support Museum
The Museum received a appropriation of $1,200 from the Village of Waterford to help with general operating expenses. The Village also helped sponsor the Waterford Cultural Festival! Many of our wonderful events and programs would not be possible without the support of the Village of Waterford.
Thank You Village of Waterford!
Thank You Village of Waterford!
Waterford, Ellsworth and the Marshal House Flag: a National Civil War Story Special O’Connor Lecture and Annual Membership Meeting at the Peebles Island Resource Center
Join us Monday, October 22, 7pm at the Peebles Island Resource Center for the O’Connor Lecture and Annual Membership Meeting. Following a brief business meeting there will be a special multimedia presentation entitled “Waterford, Ellsworth and the Marshal House Flag: a National Civil War Story.” The presentation will be given by New York State Flags Project Conservator Sarah Stevens and Independent Historian Paul Schneider.
Colonel Ellsworth, born in Mechanicville, was the first Union officer killed in the Civil War. He was shot after taking down a Confederate flag from the Marshall House in Alexandria, Virginia. In death, he became an instant hero and his story a rallying point for the North. The Confederate flag was recently conserved at the Peebles Island Resource Center and featured on PBS’s History Detectives. Ellsworth also had connections to Waterford and possibly lived here for a few years. This is just the tip of the full story. Join us to learn more!
Ms. Stevens will explain how the Marshall House flag came into the New York State’s Battle Flag collection, the conservation and display of the flag. She will also discuss a new mystery relating to a star, supposedly from the flag, which was donated in 2006 and during the conservation of the flag. Sarah will also show a video, produced for the 1861 Exhibit at the New York State Capitol.
Not only was the flag conserved on Peebles Island, but Waterford has more connections to the story. Paul Schneider will discuss the broad historical overview of the incident in Alexandria resulting in Ellsworth death, some context of the cultural significance of their respective flags to both North and South, the immediate "elevation" of Ellsworth to the status of patriotic martyr, the reaction in Waterford and the participation of Waterford citizens in Ellsworth's funeral procession and burial in Mechanicville, and finally the Waterford role in raising money for and dedicating the monument to Ellsworth.
Colonel Ellsworth, born in Mechanicville, was the first Union officer killed in the Civil War. He was shot after taking down a Confederate flag from the Marshall House in Alexandria, Virginia. In death, he became an instant hero and his story a rallying point for the North. The Confederate flag was recently conserved at the Peebles Island Resource Center and featured on PBS’s History Detectives. Ellsworth also had connections to Waterford and possibly lived here for a few years. This is just the tip of the full story. Join us to learn more!
Ms. Stevens will explain how the Marshall House flag came into the New York State’s Battle Flag collection, the conservation and display of the flag. She will also discuss a new mystery relating to a star, supposedly from the flag, which was donated in 2006 and during the conservation of the flag. Sarah will also show a video, produced for the 1861 Exhibit at the New York State Capitol.
Not only was the flag conserved on Peebles Island, but Waterford has more connections to the story. Paul Schneider will discuss the broad historical overview of the incident in Alexandria resulting in Ellsworth death, some context of the cultural significance of their respective flags to both North and South, the immediate "elevation" of Ellsworth to the status of patriotic martyr, the reaction in Waterford and the participation of Waterford citizens in Ellsworth's funeral procession and burial in Mechanicville, and finally the Waterford role in raising money for and dedicating the monument to Ellsworth.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Legendary Planes and Aviation in New York, Science and Technology Lecture Series
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center will host a really interesting presentation on Tuesday, October 9th of legendary, historic airplanes and the heritage of aviation in New York to kick-off the return of our Science and Technology Lecture Series. Enjoy splendid food, hear about famous planes and a great local museum, and enjoy a fun time at McGreivey’s in Waterford, one of this area’s finest restaurants. Registration starts at 6:30pm, lecture at 7:00pm and food and drink will be available for purchase all evening.
Our guest speaker, Kevin Millington of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville, will provide an overview of the museum, including its truly spectacular collection of planes, exhibits, and programs. He will also highlight the opening ceremony of the State Canal System this year in Waterford, which featured the transit of three historic combat jets from NYC to ESAM via the canal.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended by calling 518-238-0809, or by e-mail info@waterformuseum.com.
Topics-
October 9th: “Legendary Planes and Aviation in New York”
November 13th: “Three Cheers and a Tiger: the Knickerbocker Fire Company of the 1840s”
December 11th: “Finding Griffin: Fact and Fiction.” A presentation about the abandoned Adirondack village of Griffin.
January 8th- TBA
February 12th: A Presentation about the new book “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art” with its authors.
March 12th-"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861"
Our guest speaker, Kevin Millington of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville, will provide an overview of the museum, including its truly spectacular collection of planes, exhibits, and programs. He will also highlight the opening ceremony of the State Canal System this year in Waterford, which featured the transit of three historic combat jets from NYC to ESAM via the canal.
Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended by calling 518-238-0809, or by e-mail info@waterformuseum.com.
Topics-
October 9th: “Legendary Planes and Aviation in New York”
November 13th: “Three Cheers and a Tiger: the Knickerbocker Fire Company of the 1840s”
December 11th: “Finding Griffin: Fact and Fiction.” A presentation about the abandoned Adirondack village of Griffin.
January 8th- TBA
February 12th: A Presentation about the new book “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art” with its authors.
March 12th-"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861"
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Fall Bus Trip to World Class Museums in Springfield
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s Autumn Day Trip will be Wednesday, October 10, 2012 to the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Ma. The Springfield Museums consist of five world-class museums; the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum and the Museum of Springfield History. The Museums Association is proud to be home to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, a series of full–scale bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss's whimsical creations, honoring the birthplace of Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss.
There will be a guided tour of the Wood History Museum in the morning. After lunch there will be the option of visiting any of the other sites that interest you. Each museum is different and there is plenty to see.
Lunch: will be at The Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield. The meal will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, a salad, cranberry sauce, dessert, coffee and tea.
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from the rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford. Approximate return to Waterford 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Current members- $80.00 - non-members $85.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade Tours, admission fees, guided tour and lunch.
Paid Reservations by September 25, 2012
Make reservations early. Call in 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
Friday, September 7, 2012
NEW Program "Tuesdays at 10"
Each program starts at 10:00am on the date indicated.
Cost to attend each program:
$5/member
$6/general public
The museum is located at 2 Museum Lane in Waterford, NY.
For more information:
(518) 238-0809
info@waterfordmuseum.com
www.waterfordmuseum.com
Check out our Facebook page!
The “Forgotten War”: The War of 1812 Tuesday, October 23rd
Aware that it’s the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, but not so sure why you should care? Join Rensselaer County Historian, Kathryn Sheehan, to gain a regional perspective on this “forgotten war” as she describes its local impact on the area with a special focus on Rensselaer County. Learn about local figures who played integral roles during the conflict and discover how the military utilized the Hudson River to transport supplies and troops.
In addition to her duties as Rensselaer County Historian, Kathryn Sheehan is the Registrar at the Rensselaer County Historical Society (RCHS). Her talk is in conjunction with RCHS’s newest exhibition on the War of 1812 which opens September 15, 2012.
The Great Recipe Exchange Tuesday, November 6th
Planning your holiday meals? Looking for some inspiration? Come to the Great Recipe Exchange and liven up your next gathering with some tried-and-true culinary delights from someone else’s kitchen. Sample the dishes, collect the recipes, and hear the history of recipes that have been savored for generations by the families of Waterford.
Extra! Extra! A Day in Waterford’s History Tuesday, December 4th Join us as we read the morning paper...from more than fifty years ago. Curious to know what headlines past Waterfordians were reading with their morning coffee? We’ll review a past edition of one of Waterford’s newspapers and catch you up on the “latest” news and gossip!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Please Vote for the Waterford Museum!
Thank you to everyone who sent in a letter of support for the Waterford Museum to the Times Union. We have made it to the first round and represent Museums in the Arts and Culture category. Please follow the link below to vote. Follow this link to vote for the Museum to receive a $5,000 grant!
If we win the Arts and Cultural round we move on to the next, in which case we will be asking for your votes again. Please forward to all of your friends and ask them to vote! You can vote once from each browser and computer. The deadline is Friday at 5pm.
http://blog.timesunion.com/giving/cast-your-vote-for-arts-and-culture/507/
Thank you!
If we win the Arts and Cultural round we move on to the next, in which case we will be asking for your votes again. Please forward to all of your friends and ask them to vote! You can vote once from each browser and computer. The deadline is Friday at 5pm.
http://blog.timesunion.com/giving/cast-your-vote-for-arts-and-culture/507/
Thank you!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
We Need Your Help to get a Grant!
Dear Museum Supporter- We need your help! Please consider writing a letter to the TU in support of the Museum to help us get a grant. They are looking for the following -
“In 200 words or less, tell us (the TU) a story that demonstrates why this organization is important to you and deserving of a prize.” see this link for details.
Time is running out! Thank you! Brad
“In 200 words or less, tell us (the TU) a story that demonstrates why this organization is important to you and deserving of a prize.” see this link for details.
Time is running out! Thank you! Brad
Friday, August 3, 2012
How do I get to the Festival?
Here is the address for the Visitor Center. Parking will be tight. If you GPS trys to take you south on Tugboat Alley, opt for Second or Third St. instead.
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
One Tugboat Alley
Waterford, New York 12188
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
One Tugboat Alley
Waterford, New York 12188
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Waterford Cultural Festival Schedule of Events
12:00
Opening Ceremony - Promenade
12:15
Al Spain Children’s Performer - Promenade
“Preserving Our Italian Heritage a Treasure!” - Visitor Center (upstairs)
An Clar School of Irish Dancing - Foot of Third St
Walking Tour of Canal - Lock 2 Park
12:30
Irish Singer - Foot of Third St
Bus Tour of the Waterford Flight - Visitors Center Parking Lot
1:00
Italian Music - Grand Erie
Brian L DiGiuseppe Music Productions
1:30
Al Spain Children’s Performer - Promenade
Comhaltas Musicians, Albany Set Dancers and Boland School of Irish Dancing - Foot of Third St
1:30
Bus Tour of the Waterford Flight - Visitors Center Parking Lot
2:00
“Origin for Your Irish Ancestor” - Visitor Center (upstairs)
2:45
Italian Music - Grand Erie
Brian L DiGiuseppe Music Productions
3:00
Tug of War - Lock 2 Park
Beer Tasting Begins on Caldwell Belle
3:15
Franco-American Lecture - Visitor Center (upstairs)
An Clar Dancers - Foot of Third St
3:30
“The Boys of Wexford” playing Irish folk music - Grand Erie
4:30
Al Spain Children’s Performer - Promenade
Franco American Musicians & Contra Dancers - Foot of Third St
5:00
“The Boys of Wexford” - Caldwell Belle
5:30
Country Hill Cloggers - Foot of Third St
6:00
Franco American Musicians & Contra Dancers - Foot of Third St
7:00-9:00pm
“The Concert Under the Stars” featuring the “Hair of the Dog” Grand Erie
Opening Ceremony - Promenade
12:15
Al Spain Children’s Performer - Promenade
“Preserving Our Italian Heritage a Treasure!” - Visitor Center (upstairs)
An Clar School of Irish Dancing - Foot of Third St
Walking Tour of Canal - Lock 2 Park
12:30
Irish Singer - Foot of Third St
Bus Tour of the Waterford Flight - Visitors Center Parking Lot
1:00
Italian Music - Grand Erie
Brian L DiGiuseppe Music Productions
1:30
Al Spain Children’s Performer - Promenade
Comhaltas Musicians, Albany Set Dancers and Boland School of Irish Dancing - Foot of Third St
1:30
Bus Tour of the Waterford Flight - Visitors Center Parking Lot
2:00
“Origin for Your Irish Ancestor” - Visitor Center (upstairs)
2:45
Italian Music - Grand Erie
Brian L DiGiuseppe Music Productions
3:00
Tug of War - Lock 2 Park
Beer Tasting Begins on Caldwell Belle
3:15
Franco-American Lecture - Visitor Center (upstairs)
An Clar Dancers - Foot of Third St
3:30
“The Boys of Wexford” playing Irish folk music - Grand Erie
4:30
Al Spain Children’s Performer - Promenade
Franco American Musicians & Contra Dancers - Foot of Third St
5:00
“The Boys of Wexford” - Caldwell Belle
5:30
Country Hill Cloggers - Foot of Third St
6:00
Franco American Musicians & Contra Dancers - Foot of Third St
7:00-9:00pm
“The Concert Under the Stars” featuring the “Hair of the Dog” Grand Erie
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Lectures and Walking Tour at Cultural Festival
“Preserving Our Italian Heritage a Treasure!”
12:15 pm Visitor Center– Upstairs
Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo
Some may wonder what Prof./Cav. means, Prof. DiNovo has been knighted by the Italian government. He taught at Morrisville College, a part of SUNY and was the chairman of the Business Admin Dept for 33 years. He has a AAS, BS and a MBA. Prof. DiNovo founded the International American Italian Heritage Association in 1979 and the American Italian Heritage Museum in 1985. He is also the President of the Association and the Executive Director of the Museum and the editor of the American Italian Heritage Digest bi-monthly newsletter.
“Origin for Your Irish Ancestor” 2:00 pm Visitor Center– Upstairs
Lisa Dougherty
Anyone who has an Irish ancestor in their family tree is usually eager to find out just where in Ireland they came from. This can be a very difficult task for researchers, given the limited information typically given in historic documents about Irish ancestors, especially those of the famine era (1840's-1860's). This presentation will focus on sources to use here in the United States to help identify a place of origin for your Irish ancestor, and hopefully help further your research in Ireland.
Lisa Dougherty has been actively pursuing genealogy as a hobby for 17 years. Lisa is a former volunteer at the National Archives, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and currently volunteers at several local libraries offering assistance to people tracing their family stories. She lectures regularly around the area on genealogy topics, and has contributed to various published genealogies and society newsletters. She has been working as a professional researcher for nearly 4 years, is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and various local genealogy groups.
Waterford and Cohoes’s Franco-American Community– 3:15 pm
Visitor Center– Upstairs
Bernard Ouimet
Mr. Ouimet is the author of a book on the history of the former Franco-American church, St. Anne’s, in Northside, Waterford. He will discuss the characteristics of the make up of the French people in Northside, give an overview as to why they came to Northside, who they were, the type of work they did, and their everyday life based on the years 1887-1914.
Walking Tour of Canal –12:15 pm Lock 2 Park
Russ VanDervoort
Walk the old towpath with local author Russ Vandervoort and hear some stories from the old canal days.
12:15 pm Visitor Center– Upstairs
Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo
Some may wonder what Prof./Cav. means, Prof. DiNovo has been knighted by the Italian government. He taught at Morrisville College, a part of SUNY and was the chairman of the Business Admin Dept for 33 years. He has a AAS, BS and a MBA. Prof. DiNovo founded the International American Italian Heritage Association in 1979 and the American Italian Heritage Museum in 1985. He is also the President of the Association and the Executive Director of the Museum and the editor of the American Italian Heritage Digest bi-monthly newsletter.
“Origin for Your Irish Ancestor” 2:00 pm Visitor Center– Upstairs
Lisa Dougherty
Anyone who has an Irish ancestor in their family tree is usually eager to find out just where in Ireland they came from. This can be a very difficult task for researchers, given the limited information typically given in historic documents about Irish ancestors, especially those of the famine era (1840's-1860's). This presentation will focus on sources to use here in the United States to help identify a place of origin for your Irish ancestor, and hopefully help further your research in Ireland.
Lisa Dougherty has been actively pursuing genealogy as a hobby for 17 years. Lisa is a former volunteer at the National Archives, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and currently volunteers at several local libraries offering assistance to people tracing their family stories. She lectures regularly around the area on genealogy topics, and has contributed to various published genealogies and society newsletters. She has been working as a professional researcher for nearly 4 years, is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and various local genealogy groups.
Waterford and Cohoes’s Franco-American Community– 3:15 pm
Visitor Center– Upstairs
Bernard Ouimet
Mr. Ouimet is the author of a book on the history of the former Franco-American church, St. Anne’s, in Northside, Waterford. He will discuss the characteristics of the make up of the French people in Northside, give an overview as to why they came to Northside, who they were, the type of work they did, and their everyday life based on the years 1887-1914.
Walking Tour of Canal –12:15 pm Lock 2 Park
Russ VanDervoort
Walk the old towpath with local author Russ Vandervoort and hear some stories from the old canal days.
Craft Beer Tasting at the Waterford Cultural Festival
The Waterford Museum will be holding a craft beer tasting fundraiser aboard the “Caldwell Belle” featuring the award winning Scottish Ales of the Olde Burnside Brewing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. The tasting will be part of the Waterford Cultural Festival taking place August 4 at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center. The tasting will cost $20, which will include a souvenir cup. All proceeds go toward the Museum.
From 3pm to 9pm you can climb aboard the unique paddlewheel boat to sample Olde Burnside’s flagship brew, "Ten Penny Ale", which has been recognized as Hartford's #1 Microbrew for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 by the Hartford Advocate's Reader's Poll. There will be other tasty ales from Olde Burnside to sample while you enjoy the Irish folk tunes of the Boys of Wexford playing live onboard.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Waterford Cultural Festival
There will be two performance areas with ethnic music and dancers, a kids zone, a craft fair, walking tour along the old Champlain Canal, bus tour of the Waterford Flight, history and genealogy lectures featuring Irish, Italian Franco-American heritage and the Dutch Replica Ship “Onrust” will be open for tours. There will also be a tug of war competition. Check our website blog for the latest news and for a complete list of performers.
The Museum will also be holding a fund raiser aboard the “Caldwelle Belle” featuring craft beers by Olde Burnside Brewing Company from Hartford, Ct. The tasting event cost is $20 per person for three award winning Scottish inspired beers and features live performances by The Boys of Wexford. Come join us from 3pm to 10pm and enjoy the festival from the best view on the waterfront!
The fun filled day will be capped with a free concert by Hair of the Dog – the Capital Districts #1 Irish rock band. The band will perform aboard the Grand Erie, the flagship of the New York State Canal System. This event is made possible by the generous support of our major sponsors: Momentive Performance Materials ™, Mohawk and The Town and Village of Waterford.
If we have rain the event will be moved to the Waterford Halfmoon School –Middletown RD
Cultural Festival Entertainment
Here is the latest update on our performers for the festival-
The final Schedule will be posted next week.
Hair of the Dog
Boys of Wexford
Comhaltas musicians
Country Hill Cloggers
Brian D- Italian Music
Al Spain- Children’s Performer
"Set Americain"- Franco America band and Contra dancers
An Clar Irish School of Dance
“Dennis”- Irish singer - Tentative
Boland School of Dance - Tentative
Albany set dancers - Tentative
Boys of Wexford
Comhaltas musicians
Country Hill Cloggers
Brian D- Italian Music
Al Spain- Children’s Performer
"Set Americain"- Franco America band and Contra dancers
An Clar Irish School of Dance
“Dennis”- Irish singer - Tentative
Boland School of Dance - Tentative
Albany set dancers - Tentative
Friday, July 13, 2012
TUG-O-WAR RULES
TUG-O-WAR COMPETITIONS
This a team contest consisting of either five or eight members to each team and one coach. The coach will encourage the team to pull as and when required dependant on the opposing teams actions. The coach must be very alert to keep his team fully aware of the moves intended or to just hold awaiting the correct time to make a move. The competition will commence with the command from the judge `Pick up the rope`, thereupon the two teams move back until the rope is taught and the judge inserts the marker flag opposite the central marker on the rope. The teams thump their feet into the ground for firm hold and then lean back on the rope and the judge gives the command ` Pull` whereupon the two teams then pull with all their strength. The object is to pull with nearly straight arms and legs from as low a position as possible with all members of the team in unison. The length of the pull may vary but officially should be 12 feet which is measured by two markers on the rope each six feet from the centre. When either mark passes the stick placed in the ground by the judge at the central point of the rope when starting competition, the other side has won that pull.
TUG-O-WAR RULES
Teams to consist of five members and one coach if required No spiked footwear. Raised heels up to a maximum of ¼ inch (7mm) allowed on footwear (to be inspected)
Gloves may be worn
Overall pull to be 12 feet and winner is the team to pull their opposition 6 feet from the starting mark.
No hand over hand pulling allowed. Team members must go back with rope when pulling. Anchorman to loop rope around one shoulder to secure rope. No knot is permitted on the rope end.
All team members to remain on their feet at all times, no hands are persistently allowed on the ground apart from the anchorman who is permitted to use one hand on the ground.
Teams through coaches or captains will be reminded of the rules prior to commencement of competition. Only coaches can consult with the judge and the judge’s decision is final.
A team member is permitted to pull for only one team during a competition. Direction of pull will be decided by toss of coin.
Prior to commencement of pull, judge will ask coaches if they are ready, then give the command `take the strain`, at this point team members may heel in, when teams are balanced, order to `pull`, is given and the tie has commenced.
Teams will leave area of competition during ties in which they are not involved. Two warnings for infringements of the rules or inappropriate behaviour, including foul language, will be given. A further warning will result in disqualification.
This a team contest consisting of either five or eight members to each team and one coach. The coach will encourage the team to pull as and when required dependant on the opposing teams actions. The coach must be very alert to keep his team fully aware of the moves intended or to just hold awaiting the correct time to make a move. The competition will commence with the command from the judge `Pick up the rope`, thereupon the two teams move back until the rope is taught and the judge inserts the marker flag opposite the central marker on the rope. The teams thump their feet into the ground for firm hold and then lean back on the rope and the judge gives the command ` Pull` whereupon the two teams then pull with all their strength. The object is to pull with nearly straight arms and legs from as low a position as possible with all members of the team in unison. The length of the pull may vary but officially should be 12 feet which is measured by two markers on the rope each six feet from the centre. When either mark passes the stick placed in the ground by the judge at the central point of the rope when starting competition, the other side has won that pull.
TUG-O-WAR RULES
Teams to consist of five members and one coach if required No spiked footwear. Raised heels up to a maximum of ¼ inch (7mm) allowed on footwear (to be inspected)
Gloves may be worn
Overall pull to be 12 feet and winner is the team to pull their opposition 6 feet from the starting mark.
No hand over hand pulling allowed. Team members must go back with rope when pulling. Anchorman to loop rope around one shoulder to secure rope. No knot is permitted on the rope end.
All team members to remain on their feet at all times, no hands are persistently allowed on the ground apart from the anchorman who is permitted to use one hand on the ground.
Teams through coaches or captains will be reminded of the rules prior to commencement of competition. Only coaches can consult with the judge and the judge’s decision is final.
A team member is permitted to pull for only one team during a competition. Direction of pull will be decided by toss of coin.
Prior to commencement of pull, judge will ask coaches if they are ready, then give the command `take the strain`, at this point team members may heel in, when teams are balanced, order to `pull`, is given and the tie has commenced.
Teams will leave area of competition during ties in which they are not involved. Two warnings for infringements of the rules or inappropriate behaviour, including foul language, will be given. A further warning will result in disqualification.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Museum Receives NYCH Grant For Phase II of Online Exhibit
The Museum has received a Project Grant from the New York Council for the Humanities. This grant will enable us to continue work on the “Making Waterford Our Home: Online” exhibit website. We are calling this Phase II of the project.
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s part of the grant we have hired Aine Leader-Nagy to continue working on the materials. Phase II will include: matching oral histories (both audio and text clips) with relevant sections via hyperlinks; adding video of neighborhoods and areas discussed in the text of the exhibit; making sections more interactive with feedback options and, organizing a new section designed for use in the classroom, just to name a few.
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s part of the grant we have hired Aine Leader-Nagy to continue working on the materials. Phase II will include: matching oral histories (both audio and text clips) with relevant sections via hyperlinks; adding video of neighborhoods and areas discussed in the text of the exhibit; making sections more interactive with feedback options and, organizing a new section designed for use in the classroom, just to name a few.
Making Waterford Our Home: Online” www.waterfordimmigrants.org
Time to Start Exploring!
Explore. Learn. Share. That’s what we hope you’ll do with our new website, “Making Waterford Our Home: Online.” Launched at last March’s Science and Technology lecture series, this website is the culmination of years of research, community engagement, and public presentations. The Making Waterford Our Home exhibit series investigated the histories of the Italian (2009), French-Canadian (2010), and the Irish communities in Waterford through year-long public exhibits at WHMCC. But physical exhibitions are temporary. In fact, WHMCC prides itself on presenting new, original exhibits each season and that means replacing former exhibits with new ones. The question becomes, how can we keep our audience engaged with this project about Waterford’s immigrant history and how can we provide access to the materials we collected over these several years? The answer is digital.
“Making Waterford Our Home: Online” takes the elements and information from those three distinct exhibits out of the WHMCC building and into a digital space. This website will allow us to share the information we collected with people who were not able to come to the original installations and also allow people to “visit” the exhibits again. We are particularly excited that we will be able to use this format to incorporate so many materials we were unable to include in the original exhibits. New images, oral history clips, research materials and resources will continue to enrich this community history project. But this website will also take our exhibits to another level since we will be able to use it to compare the experiences of one group with those of the others within one space. We also hope that this will prove to be a forum for discussion and that we will continue to collect Waterford’s history via this website.
This project is far from over and that’s pretty exciting. It’s exciting that there’s enthusiasm for this type of project. It’s exciting that granting agencies have seen the value in this project and awarded us money to keep improving it as a community resource. It’s exciting that there is still a way to share YOUR family’s Waterford history with us. Because even though the Italian, Franco-Americans, and Irish kicked this project off, we hope to expand it to include other ethnicities in the future.
Intrigued? Start exploring, start learning, and start sharing today! www.waterfordimmigrants.org
“Making Waterford Our Home: Online” takes the elements and information from those three distinct exhibits out of the WHMCC building and into a digital space. This website will allow us to share the information we collected with people who were not able to come to the original installations and also allow people to “visit” the exhibits again. We are particularly excited that we will be able to use this format to incorporate so many materials we were unable to include in the original exhibits. New images, oral history clips, research materials and resources will continue to enrich this community history project. But this website will also take our exhibits to another level since we will be able to use it to compare the experiences of one group with those of the others within one space. We also hope that this will prove to be a forum for discussion and that we will continue to collect Waterford’s history via this website.
This project is far from over and that’s pretty exciting. It’s exciting that there’s enthusiasm for this type of project. It’s exciting that granting agencies have seen the value in this project and awarded us money to keep improving it as a community resource. It’s exciting that there is still a way to share YOUR family’s Waterford history with us. Because even though the Italian, Franco-Americans, and Irish kicked this project off, we hope to expand it to include other ethnicities in the future.
Intrigued? Start exploring, start learning, and start sharing today! www.waterfordimmigrants.org
Janney Contributes Toward CanalWays and DVC Positions
The Museum is proud to announce that Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, a full-service financial services firm, has made a contribution of $1,500 toward our CanalWays fourth grade education program and our Docent Volunteer Coordinator (DVC). The donation will help pay the salaries of our CanalWays Project Coordinator and DVC.
“At Janney, we believe strongly in giving back to the communities in which our employees and clients live and work. The Southwoods Investment Group of Janney Montgomery Scott takes a great deal of pride in the commitment we have made to CanalWays and the Waterford Museum,” said Scott Wilson, First Vice President of Janney Montgomery Scott in Albany, NY.
These funds have enabled us to re-hire Aine Leader-Nagy to continue her work as the DVC and serve as CanalWays Project Coordinator. This will help us to maintain our expanded hours on Saturdays and continue to run our successful CanalWays program.
“At Janney, we believe strongly in giving back to the communities in which our employees and clients live and work. The Southwoods Investment Group of Janney Montgomery Scott takes a great deal of pride in the commitment we have made to CanalWays and the Waterford Museum,” said Scott Wilson, First Vice President of Janney Montgomery Scott in Albany, NY.
These funds have enabled us to re-hire Aine Leader-Nagy to continue her work as the DVC and serve as CanalWays Project Coordinator. This will help us to maintain our expanded hours on Saturdays and continue to run our successful CanalWays program.
Fire Company Records Become part of Museum Collection
Two incredible sets of records have recently been donated to the Museum. One is a ledger book from the Knickerbocker Steamer Company, which includes company records from 1843-1851. This book was thought to be lost forever and was found in a basement in Northside! It was donated by Timothy Stuto.
The other is a set of company record books from F.B. Peck Hose covering 1892 through 1953! These books were donated by F.B. Peck Hose to the Museum. Thank you to both Timothy Stuto and Peck Hose for enriching our collection and knowledge of Waterford’s past!
More to come in upcoming newsletters about these items. Don’t forget to check out our new exhibit exploring Waterford’s rich firefighting legacies!
The other is a set of company record books from F.B. Peck Hose covering 1892 through 1953! These books were donated by F.B. Peck Hose to the Museum. Thank you to both Timothy Stuto and Peck Hose for enriching our collection and knowledge of Waterford’s past!
More to come in upcoming newsletters about these items. Don’t forget to check out our new exhibit exploring Waterford’s rich firefighting legacies!
Thank You Town of Waterford
Once again the Town of Waterford government has demonstrated its commitment to heritage tourism and the preservation and interpretation of Waterford’s treasured past by appropriating $5,000 to the Museum. These much needed and appreciated funds will help the Museum to pay general operating expenses.
We also would like to thank the Town Highway Department for repairing Museum Lane!
We also would like to thank the Town Highway Department for repairing Museum Lane!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wine Tasting Cruise on the Hudson Kicks Off The Waterford Cultural Festival
What could be a nicer way to welcome in the month of August than a sunset cruise down the Hudson River aboard the paddleboat Caldwell Belle? How about enjoying the views as you sip some wines from the regions of Normandy and Naples, from whence many of Waterford’s Franco-American and Italian-American residents migrated?
Join us on Friday, August 3 for a two hour cruise embarking from the Waterford Visitor’s Center at 6:15 pm. Your $50 ticket lets you enjoy a sampling of three wines from the Naples and Campania regions, and three from Northwestern France and the upper Loire regions, topped off with Calvados (the apple brandy from Normandy). Scrumptious light hors d'oeuvres prepared by museum staff will perfectly pair with the libations. You may want to bring along a camera to snap a few sunset pictures of this special evening.
Due to popular demand, seating is limited, so please reserve your seat on the Caldwell Belle by July 20th by calling us at 238-0809 or emailing info@waterfordmuseum.com.
Payment Due in Full by July 20th, $50 per person.
Mail Check to: Waterford Museum
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
This is a fundraising event produced by and benefiting the Waterford Museum.
For more information please contact the Museum (238-0809 or email info@waterfordmuseum.com) or check our website at www.waterfordmuseum.com
Join us on Friday, August 3 for a two hour cruise embarking from the Waterford Visitor’s Center at 6:15 pm. Your $50 ticket lets you enjoy a sampling of three wines from the Naples and Campania regions, and three from Northwestern France and the upper Loire regions, topped off with Calvados (the apple brandy from Normandy). Scrumptious light hors d'oeuvres prepared by museum staff will perfectly pair with the libations. You may want to bring along a camera to snap a few sunset pictures of this special evening.
Due to popular demand, seating is limited, so please reserve your seat on the Caldwell Belle by July 20th by calling us at 238-0809 or emailing info@waterfordmuseum.com.
Payment Due in Full by July 20th, $50 per person.
Mail Check to: Waterford Museum
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
This is a fundraising event produced by and benefiting the Waterford Museum.
For more information please contact the Museum (238-0809 or email info@waterfordmuseum.com) or check our website at www.waterfordmuseum.com
Friday, June 15, 2012
Annual Fall Day
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s Autumn Day Trip will be Wednesday, October 10, 2012 to the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Ma. The Springfield Museums consist of five world-class museums; the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum and the Museum of Springfield History. The Museums Association is proud to be home to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, a series of full–scale bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss's whimsical creations, honoring the birthplace of Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss.
There will be a guided tour of the Wood History Museum in the morning. After lunch there will be the option of visiting any of the other sites that interest you. Each museum is different and there is plenty to see.
Lunch: will be at The Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield. The meal will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, a salad, cranberry sauce, dessert, coffee and tea.
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from the rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford. Approximate return to Waterford 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Current members- $80.00 - non-members $85.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade Tours, admission fees, guided tour and lunch.
Paid Reservations by September 14, 2012
Make reservations early. Call in 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
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Winner of our Chili-Cook-off!
Congratulations to Mary Harney, winner of our Chili-Cook-off! We had over 30 people attend with 6 different entries to sample. It was a great event to honor New York Museum week. Thank you all who attended and thank you to all of our contestants!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Saratoga County Museum Pass Program
We are proud to participate in the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce's Museum Pass program. Download your pass here and get 2 admissions for the price of one at all participating Museums.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Crafters and Heritage Based Venders Wanted for Waterford Cultural Festival
We invite you to participate in the Waterford Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 4th, 2012.
The 2012 Waterford Cultural Festival will be a celebration of America’s Irish, Italian and Franco/French-Canadian roots inspired by the Waterford Museum’s exhibit series “Making Waterford Our Home”.
Our free day-long outdoor Festival will feature food, crafts, dance and music, from noon to 9pm at the Harbor’s Visitor Center on the Erie Canal with the popular band “Hair of the Dog” performing from 7pm-9pm. Last year, our first Festival and 10th annual “Concert Under the Stars” attracted an enthusiastic crowd (see picture pic below)
The price for food/commercial vendors is $100 for space from noon to 9pm. For crafts and packaged hand-made food items (mustards, jams, etc - not eaten on-site) the booth fee is $35. To make this a successful day for you as well as for us, we will limit the number of vendors selling similar items.
Please contact the Museum at info@waterfordmuseum.com for more information and an application.
The 2012 Waterford Cultural Festival will be a celebration of America’s Irish, Italian and Franco/French-Canadian roots inspired by the Waterford Museum’s exhibit series “Making Waterford Our Home”.
Our free day-long outdoor Festival will feature food, crafts, dance and music, from noon to 9pm at the Harbor’s Visitor Center on the Erie Canal with the popular band “Hair of the Dog” performing from 7pm-9pm. Last year, our first Festival and 10th annual “Concert Under the Stars” attracted an enthusiastic crowd (see picture pic below)
The price for food/commercial vendors is $100 for space from noon to 9pm. For crafts and packaged hand-made food items (mustards, jams, etc - not eaten on-site) the booth fee is $35. To make this a successful day for you as well as for us, we will limit the number of vendors selling similar items.
Please contact the Museum at info@waterfordmuseum.com for more information and an application.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Blue Star Museum- Free Admission for Military Families
The Waterford Museum is proud to participate with the Blue Star Museums program for the second year in a row. The Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families.
Waterford Cultural Festival
"Come celebrate America’s Franco, Italian and Irish roots at a day-long food and music festival at the Harbor Visitors Center on the Erie Canal"
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is proud to announce that the Waterford Cultural Festival will take place on August 4, 2012 at the Waterford harbor, from 12-9pm. This is our 10th annual heritage based festival and this one promises to by the largest yet!
Featuring Free Concert by Hair of the Dog at 7pm. Beer Tasting aboard a Paddle-Wheel Boat 3-10pm “Tug-O-Waterford” -Tug-of-War Competition Wanted- teams of 10, contact museum for more info Ethnic Food, Venders, Cultural Performances, Music and much more! More details to come.
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is proud to announce that the Waterford Cultural Festival will take place on August 4, 2012 at the Waterford harbor, from 12-9pm. This is our 10th annual heritage based festival and this one promises to by the largest yet!
Featuring Free Concert by Hair of the Dog at 7pm. Beer Tasting aboard a Paddle-Wheel Boat 3-10pm “Tug-O-Waterford” -Tug-of-War Competition Wanted- teams of 10, contact museum for more info Ethnic Food, Venders, Cultural Performances, Music and much more! More details to come.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Chilli Cook Off deadline has Been Extended
There is still time left to sign up for our Chilli Cook Off. The deadline has been extended to the 30th. For more details and a registration form check out this link
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Museum Closed for Educaiton Program Friday and...
The Museum will be closed this Friday, May 11 and next week Wednesday, the 16th and Friday the 18th for our CanalWays education Program.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Exhibit Opening “Engaging Fire: Waterford’s Fire Fighting Legacies”
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
7th Annual Canal Clean Sweep on April 21, 2012
The Waterford Museum Announces Participation in the
7th Annual Canal Clean Sweep on April 21, 2012
Statewide Cleanup Activities Planned along New York State Canal System
In recognition of Earth Day 2012 and in preparation for the upcoming 188th consecutive navigation season on the New York State Canal System, the New York State Canal Corporation is partnering with Parks & Trails New York, and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to sponsor the Seventh Annual Canal Clean Sweep during the weekend of April 20th-22nd, 2012.
As part of this multi-community celebration, the Waterford Museum will host a cleaning party along the towpath near Old Champlain Canal Lock 4 (located in front of the Museum). Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves and arrive around 9am at the Museum. Work will continue until around noon, after which a free lunch will be provided for all of the Clean Sweep volunteers helping in Waterford at Lock 2 Park. For more information, please contact Teri Patton at 233-1686 or 527-3535.
For more information on the Seventh Annual Canal Clean Sweep or to help coordinate an event in your community, please visit www.ptny.org or contact Elijah Yearick with Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or eyearick@ptny.org.
7th Annual Canal Clean Sweep on April 21, 2012
Statewide Cleanup Activities Planned along New York State Canal System
In recognition of Earth Day 2012 and in preparation for the upcoming 188th consecutive navigation season on the New York State Canal System, the New York State Canal Corporation is partnering with Parks & Trails New York, and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to sponsor the Seventh Annual Canal Clean Sweep during the weekend of April 20th-22nd, 2012.
As part of this multi-community celebration, the Waterford Museum will host a cleaning party along the towpath near Old Champlain Canal Lock 4 (located in front of the Museum). Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves and arrive around 9am at the Museum. Work will continue until around noon, after which a free lunch will be provided for all of the Clean Sweep volunteers helping in Waterford at Lock 2 Park. For more information, please contact Teri Patton at 233-1686 or 527-3535.
For more information on the Seventh Annual Canal Clean Sweep or to help coordinate an event in your community, please visit www.ptny.org or contact Elijah Yearick with Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or eyearick@ptny.org.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
MENU for “Fire in the Ford” Museum Dinner Night at McGreivey’s
Appetizers served from 6-7pm .
Union Jack I.P.A. - Union Jack abounds with hop aroma and character. In fact this well balanced, west coast IPA is double dry hopped, giving it more and more of the grapefruit, citrus hop aroma and flavor it is known for. Overall it utilizes over four pounds of pacific-northwest hops per barrel. 7.5% ABV
Smoked Chicken & Tomatillo Chili, with blue corn tortilla strips
Double Jack I.P.A - Features a big malty middle to cloak the high alcohol and mouth puckering hop bitterness. Huge tangerine, grapefruit and juicy fruit aroma blossom over the herbal blue basil and malt earthiness of this aggressive beer. 9% ABV
Seared Ahi Tuna with Seaweed Salad and wasabi soy dressing
Firestone Walker Seasonal Offering TBD
Espresso rubbed Flat Iron steak with warm chipotle tomato jam and black Porter demi .Served with Chef Art’s deconstructed “Colcannon”.
Walker's Reserve Porter - Is an elegant dark ale featuring robust flavors of toffee, caramel and bittersweet chocolate. This brew employs five specialty malts, as well as oat and barley flakes, for added complexity and flavor. 5.9% ABV
Chocolate Cherry Trifle with coconut pudding and toasted almond granola.
Sucaba Barley Wine - Big boozy bourbon and American oak aromas combined with soft chocolate malty undertones. Complex malt flavors framed in oak, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, coconut and just a touch of dark cherry. This is definitely a sipping beer. 13% ABV
Union Jack I.P.A. - Union Jack abounds with hop aroma and character. In fact this well balanced, west coast IPA is double dry hopped, giving it more and more of the grapefruit, citrus hop aroma and flavor it is known for. Overall it utilizes over four pounds of pacific-northwest hops per barrel. 7.5% ABV
Smoked Chicken & Tomatillo Chili, with blue corn tortilla strips
Double Jack I.P.A - Features a big malty middle to cloak the high alcohol and mouth puckering hop bitterness. Huge tangerine, grapefruit and juicy fruit aroma blossom over the herbal blue basil and malt earthiness of this aggressive beer. 9% ABV
Seared Ahi Tuna with Seaweed Salad and wasabi soy dressing
Firestone Walker Seasonal Offering TBD
Espresso rubbed Flat Iron steak with warm chipotle tomato jam and black Porter demi .Served with Chef Art’s deconstructed “Colcannon”.
Walker's Reserve Porter - Is an elegant dark ale featuring robust flavors of toffee, caramel and bittersweet chocolate. This brew employs five specialty malts, as well as oat and barley flakes, for added complexity and flavor. 5.9% ABV
Chocolate Cherry Trifle with coconut pudding and toasted almond granola.
Sucaba Barley Wine - Big boozy bourbon and American oak aromas combined with soft chocolate malty undertones. Complex malt flavors framed in oak, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, coconut and just a touch of dark cherry. This is definitely a sipping beer. 13% ABV
Friday, March 9, 2012
"Making Waterford Our Home: Online" NEW Website Exhibit
Check out our new website exhibit and resource center-"Making Waterford Our Home: Online" at www.waterfordimmigrants.org
Based on our popular Immigrant exhibit series this website exhibit is the culmination of 5 years of research and oral histories! This is the first Phase of the website and we are currently working on Phase II- more info to come on that soon. Enjoy and let us know what you think!
Based on our popular Immigrant exhibit series this website exhibit is the culmination of 5 years of research and oral histories! This is the first Phase of the website and we are currently working on Phase II- more info to come on that soon. Enjoy and let us know what you think!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Docent Training
This season we will have two separate training classes. The Practical Training class will cover docent responsibilities as well as address new Museum policies. The Understanding the Exhibit class will lend insight into the latest exhibit. The classes are free and open to anyone interested in serving as a volunteer guide at the Museum. All classes are held at the Museum. Contact Aine at 238-0809 or dvc@waterfordmuseum.com to sign up. If you are interested in either of these classes but are unable to attend the dates offered, please contact Aine to make other arrangements.
REQUIRED: Practical Training (choose one) Tuesday, April 17: 9:00-10:30am OR 6:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, May 1: 9:00-10:30am OR 6:30-8:00pm
RECOMMENDED: Understanding the Exhibit Tuesday, May 8: 9:00-10:30am OR 6:30-8:00pm
Volunteer docent shifts are Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm, and occasionally some Saturday shifts (10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm) as well. We are also interested in expanding into weekday shifts on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (10am-2pm). By doing so, Museum staff will be able to focus on research, planning, and implementation of WHMCC’s programs, presentations, and preservation projects with the knowledge that our weekday visitors are in the capable hands of our trained docents.
REQUIRED: Practical Training (choose one) Tuesday, April 17: 9:00-10:30am OR 6:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, May 1: 9:00-10:30am OR 6:30-8:00pm
RECOMMENDED: Understanding the Exhibit Tuesday, May 8: 9:00-10:30am OR 6:30-8:00pm
Volunteer docent shifts are Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm, and occasionally some Saturday shifts (10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm) as well. We are also interested in expanding into weekday shifts on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (10am-2pm). By doing so, Museum staff will be able to focus on research, planning, and implementation of WHMCC’s programs, presentations, and preservation projects with the knowledge that our weekday visitors are in the capable hands of our trained docents.
Canal Clean Sweep at the Old Champlain Lock 4 Saturday, April 21st
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 21st. 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 9:00 a.m. at the Museum.
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 21st. 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 9:00 a.m. at the Museum.
“Fire in the Ford” Museum Dinner Night at McGreivey’s
In honor of our new firefighting exhibit, please join us at McGreivey’s for the “Fire in the Ford” dinner on Thursday, April 26th. The firefighting themed feast begins with an appetizer hour followed by a four course meal paired with beer selections from Firestone Walker, a red hot California brewer. Dinner will be served family style, just like they do in the firehouse!
The $50 per person feast includes a $5 donation to the Museum, and a commemorative beer glass (tax and tip not included). Make Reservations Now by calling McGreivey’s directly! (518) 238-2020. Space is limited to 100 people--last year the Irish exhibit dinner sold out quickly!
Menu details to follow; Keep en eye on our website blog and/or Facebook page for updates. www.waterfordmuseum.com
The $50 per person feast includes a $5 donation to the Museum, and a commemorative beer glass (tax and tip not included). Make Reservations Now by calling McGreivey’s directly! (518) 238-2020. Space is limited to 100 people--last year the Irish exhibit dinner sold out quickly!
Menu details to follow; Keep en eye on our website blog and/or Facebook page for updates. www.waterfordmuseum.com
Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 22nd
Join us at our Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, April 22nd, 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
Waterford Civic Center
Third Street,
in the Village of Waterford
Friday, February 24, 2012
Science and Technology Lecture Series continues with “Making Waterford Our Home: Online”
The Waterford Museum’s Science and Technology Lecture Series continues with the unveiling of the new “Making Waterford Our Home: Online” website on March 8th at Costanzo's Riverside Restaurant. Museum Director, Brad Utter and Aine Leader-Nagy, Lead Researcher and Oral Historian for the Making Waterford Our Home series will take the audience through the new online exhibit adding special insight to the process and the results.
The new online exhibit is based on the “Making Waterford Our Home” exhibit series, which highlighted the three main immigrant groups who made Waterford their home. Thanks to planning grants from the New York Council on the Arts and the New York Council for the Humanities, the museum has been able take a year to compile the three exhibits and resources into an online user friendly format that will encourage visitors to explore and share their family history.
The presentation and discussion will begin at 7pm. Registration starts at 6:30pm and food and drink will be available for purchase all evening. Advanced reservations are encouraged. Check our website and/or Facebook for the latest news, call 518-238-0809 or by e-mail info@waterformuseum.com.
The new online exhibit is based on the “Making Waterford Our Home” exhibit series, which highlighted the three main immigrant groups who made Waterford their home. Thanks to planning grants from the New York Council on the Arts and the New York Council for the Humanities, the museum has been able take a year to compile the three exhibits and resources into an online user friendly format that will encourage visitors to explore and share their family history.
The presentation and discussion will begin at 7pm. Registration starts at 6:30pm and food and drink will be available for purchase all evening. Advanced reservations are encouraged. Check our website and/or Facebook for the latest news, call 518-238-0809 or by e-mail info@waterformuseum.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Spring Day Trip to Boscobel and Mount Gulian Historic Sites on April 18, 2012
Are you ready for a day out after a long winter? Then come along on the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s Spring Day Trip for guided tours of Boscobel and Mount Gulian Historic Sites, two landmarks in the Hudson River Valley. Save the date and bring your friends.
Boscobel is a federal period house museum in Garrison, N.Y., situated on a bluff overlooking the river across from West Point. The mansion was completed in 1808 for the States Morris Dyckman family, loyalists during the American Revolution.
Lunch will be at the Riverview Restaurant, Cold Spring, N.Y. starting with a mixed greens salad followed by entrée choices of either chicken scaloppini with herbs and mashed potatoes or salmon, vegetables risotto and maple glaze, followed by dessert and beverages– coffee or tea.
After lunch we will move on to Mount Gulian Historic Site in Fishkill-Beacon area. Many people have lived and influenced events at Mount Gulian: Wappingers Indians, the Verplanck family, Society of Cincinnati (the first veterans fraternal organization in the U.S.), James Brown (a runaway slave) and General Friederick von Steuben a hero of the American Revolutionary War. The original house and Dutch Barn were built by a Dutch merchant in the 1730s.
Departure will be at 8am and we will return at about 5:30pm. The trip package includes parking, motor coach transportation, admission fees, guided tour and lunch for only $85.00. For more information and to make reservations call Emily Wilson at 518-237-7122 (paid reservations must be in by March 23rd).
Boscobel is a federal period house museum in Garrison, N.Y., situated on a bluff overlooking the river across from West Point. The mansion was completed in 1808 for the States Morris Dyckman family, loyalists during the American Revolution.
Lunch will be at the Riverview Restaurant, Cold Spring, N.Y. starting with a mixed greens salad followed by entrée choices of either chicken scaloppini with herbs and mashed potatoes or salmon, vegetables risotto and maple glaze, followed by dessert and beverages– coffee or tea.
After lunch we will move on to Mount Gulian Historic Site in Fishkill-Beacon area. Many people have lived and influenced events at Mount Gulian: Wappingers Indians, the Verplanck family, Society of Cincinnati (the first veterans fraternal organization in the U.S.), James Brown (a runaway slave) and General Friederick von Steuben a hero of the American Revolutionary War. The original house and Dutch Barn were built by a Dutch merchant in the 1730s.
Departure will be at 8am and we will return at about 5:30pm. The trip package includes parking, motor coach transportation, admission fees, guided tour and lunch for only $85.00. For more information and to make reservations call Emily Wilson at 518-237-7122 (paid reservations must be in by March 23rd).
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