Tuesday, February 26, 2013

"Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861."

The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center announces its next exciting program "Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861." Independent Historian, Paul Schneider, will explore the impact that the Civil War had on a local family who was divided geographically and possibly in other ways due to the war. Schneider will feature a collection of fascinating letters exchanged between the Eddy family of Waterford and some of their relatives in Columbia, South Carolina.

Join us March 12th 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. Please check our website, website blog and/or Facebook for the latest news.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Sign Up Today for Trivia Night

The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is hosting a Trivia Night on Friday, March 1st at 6:30pm at the Knights of Columbus in Waterford. Cost of admission is $25 a person, and includes a buffet dinner, dessert and a chance to win one of many prizes. Attendees may sign up in groups of 8 or purchase tickets individually. All proceeds benefit the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please call the Museum at 518-238-0809 or email info@waterfordmuseum.com.

Where: Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace Street, Waterford NY

When: Friday, March 1st at 6:30pm

Admission: $25 a person, and includes a buffet dinner, dessert and a chance to win one of many prizes

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Feb 12th- -3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art

The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center announces its next exciting program “The 3D Guide to the Empire State Plaza and its Collection of Large Works of Art.” Come and experience the Plaza’s history and modern art with a new twist--stereoptics—with authors Russell Dunn and Barbara Delaney. You’ll never look at the Plaza’s modern art and architecture the same way again, we promise.

Join us February 12th 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-

• 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"