WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
CANALWAYS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
WATERFORD, NY
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Canalways Program Coordinator
The Canalways Program Coordinator will be responsible for organizing the Museum’s annual Canalways Program from April until June. The Canalways Coordinator will require the organization and management of an educational program for 4th grade students in the Capital Region. Duties include scheduling dates with schools for the programs, managing 10-15 program volunteers, and helping to teach the students about the history of the Erie Canal in a fun and interactive way.
The Canalways Program Coordinator position requires strong communication and inter-personal skills as well as attention to detail. Flexibility and an upbeat personality are critical.
Pay will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
* Experience working in customer service
* Strong organizational skills
* Experience managing a database
* Strong computer skills
* Desire to work in a museum setting
* Strong communication and presentation skills
To apply please send cover letter, resume, and three references to info@waterfordmuseum.com or by mail to:
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
ATTN: Patricia Burke
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015
Friday, March 6, 2015
Docent Volunteer Coordinator Position
WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
PART-TIME (SEASONAL) DOCENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
WATERFORD, NY
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Docent Volunteer Coordinator
The Waterford Historical Museum seeks an energetic and creative part-time staff member to serve as the Docent Volunteer Coordinator.
The Docent Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, scheduling and daily management of the Museum's volunteers, who serve as docents at the museum and select events from April to October.
The Docent Volunteer Coordinator position requires strong communications and inter-personal skills as well as attention to detail. Flexibility and upbeat personality are critical. The position will involve working 10-15 hours a week (April-October) and include some evenings and weekends.
Pay will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
* Experience working in customer service
* Strong organizational skills
* Experience managing a database
* Strong computer skills
* Desire to work in a museum setting
* Strong communication and presentation skills
To apply please send cover letter, resume, and three references to info@waterfordmuseum.com or by mail to:
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
ATTN: Patricia Burke
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015
PART-TIME (SEASONAL) DOCENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
WATERFORD, NY
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Docent Volunteer Coordinator
The Waterford Historical Museum seeks an energetic and creative part-time staff member to serve as the Docent Volunteer Coordinator.
The Docent Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, scheduling and daily management of the Museum's volunteers, who serve as docents at the museum and select events from April to October.
The Docent Volunteer Coordinator position requires strong communications and inter-personal skills as well as attention to detail. Flexibility and upbeat personality are critical. The position will involve working 10-15 hours a week (April-October) and include some evenings and weekends.
Pay will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
* Experience working in customer service
* Strong organizational skills
* Experience managing a database
* Strong computer skills
* Desire to work in a museum setting
* Strong communication and presentation skills
To apply please send cover letter, resume, and three references to info@waterfordmuseum.com or by mail to:
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
ATTN: Patricia Burke
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Spring Day Trip to Catskill and Coxsackie, NY
Spring Day Trip to Catskill and Coxsackie, NY
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The Waterford Historical Museum’s Day Trip will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, NY and to the Bronck Museum in Coxsackie, NY.
In the morning, there will be a guided tour of the 1815 home and studio of Thomas and Marie Cole where Thomas Cole created many landscape paintings. The tour includes a film that tells of his rise to prominence and time to visit the museum shop.
Lunch will be a hot and cold buffet at the First United Methodist Church in Coxsackie. The lunch includes dessert and beverages.
After lunch, we will visit the Bronck Museum, a national historic landmark in Coxsackie. It was once part of the Pieter Bronck family farm. The first dwelling was built in 1663, and later, another house and Dutch barn were erected in 1738. The family maintained ownership for 276 years. In 1939, the last family owner gave the property to the Green County Historical Society.
Departure: We will depart from the Wesleyan Methodist Church located at 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford at 8:30 AM. Please park in the rear of the lot. The approximate return time is 4:30 PM.
Cost: Current members $80, Non-members $85. The cost of the trip includes free parking, motor coach transportation, admission fees, guided tours and the noon meal.
Paid reservations by April 22nd
Make reservations with Emily Wilson, 518-237-7122. Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and make payable to:
Emily Wilson
26 Columbus Ave.
Waterford, NY 12188
All day trips sponsored by the Waterford Museum and Cultural Center are educational and benefit the Museum’s operational costs. Thank you for your support!
Thomas Cole National Historic site.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The Waterford Historical Museum’s Day Trip will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, NY and to the Bronck Museum in Coxsackie, NY.
In the morning, there will be a guided tour of the 1815 home and studio of Thomas and Marie Cole where Thomas Cole created many landscape paintings. The tour includes a film that tells of his rise to prominence and time to visit the museum shop.
Lunch will be a hot and cold buffet at the First United Methodist Church in Coxsackie. The lunch includes dessert and beverages.
After lunch, we will visit the Bronck Museum, a national historic landmark in Coxsackie. It was once part of the Pieter Bronck family farm. The first dwelling was built in 1663, and later, another house and Dutch barn were erected in 1738. The family maintained ownership for 276 years. In 1939, the last family owner gave the property to the Green County Historical Society.
Departure: We will depart from the Wesleyan Methodist Church located at 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford at 8:30 AM. Please park in the rear of the lot. The approximate return time is 4:30 PM.
Cost: Current members $80, Non-members $85. The cost of the trip includes free parking, motor coach transportation, admission fees, guided tours and the noon meal.
Paid reservations by April 22nd
Make reservations with Emily Wilson, 518-237-7122. Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and make payable to:
Emily Wilson
26 Columbus Ave.
Waterford, NY 12188
All day trips sponsored by the Waterford Museum and Cultural Center are educational and benefit the Museum’s operational costs. Thank you for your support!
Friday, February 27, 2015
Call for Photos: Be part of the Waterford Historical Museum's 2015 Exhibit!
If you have been following our blog, then you know that the Waterford Historical Museum is working with a committee to help publish Waterford’s first Images of America book. The book will contain a selection of 180-240 pre-1930 images with captions, an introduction, acknowledgements, and six chapters, which will cover the following topics: 1. Business, Industry and Prominent People; 2. Neighborhoods and Residents; 3. Schools and Churches; 4. Disasters (Floods, Fire, Town Hall, and Union Bridge); 5. Transportation (Roads, Canals, Railroads, Trolleys & Bridges); 6. Civil Service (Police, Firemen and Military).
To make this book and our new 2015 exhibit a success, the Waterford Historical Museum needs you to help out! We will be collecting and scanning photographs that cover the topics mentioned in the paragraph above. All photos will be considered for either the book or the exhibit depending on the date and relevancy to the topics and themes.
You are welcome to stop by the Waterford Historical Museum on March 27th anytime after 2 PM until 9:30 PM. In the evening, beginning at 6 PM, we will have our photo reception party and present the book and exhibit project details. So stop by and bring up to 5 of your most nostalgic Waterford photographs. Share your memories and stories of Waterford with us and be part of this exciting project!
For more information about this event and to download photo exhibit admission form, please visit the Waterford Historical Museum’s website.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Michael Barrett to speak at Waterford Historical Museum’s March Lecture
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center will hold its final 2014-2015 winter lecture series event with Michael Barrett, Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway. Barrett will present an illustrated lecture about Troy, New York’s role and impact in the Civil War. The lecture will begin at 7 PM on March 10th at CHROME FOOD AND SPIRITS, located at 405 Hudson River Road in Waterford, New York.
Although all the Civil War battles took place well south of Troy, New York, the city was involved in all aspects of the war. Strong pre-war abolition fervor and the riotous escaped slave incident of 1860 helped to shape the national consciousness. Her bustling industries and prominent military and political personalities did much to further the Federal war effort. Her soldiers bore the burden of participating in the every major battle, and avenged both the first and the last great casualties of the war.
Michael Barrett’s lecture is the result of over thirty years of research as he presents a true story about the people and events that made a city great during this tumultuous period in American history.
Attendees of the lecture are encouraged to enjoy a delicious meal or a cocktail during the lecture and are welcome to arrive early for a good seat. Admission for the lecture will be $6 for non-members and $5 for members. All proceeds help support the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center and its mission.
For additional information, please contact the Waterford Historical Museum by telephone at 518-238-0809 or by email at info@waterfordmuseum.com. You may also visit the website at www.waterfordmuseum.com or our Facebook page.
Although all the Civil War battles took place well south of Troy, New York, the city was involved in all aspects of the war. Strong pre-war abolition fervor and the riotous escaped slave incident of 1860 helped to shape the national consciousness. Her bustling industries and prominent military and political personalities did much to further the Federal war effort. Her soldiers bore the burden of participating in the every major battle, and avenged both the first and the last great casualties of the war.
Michael Barrett’s lecture is the result of over thirty years of research as he presents a true story about the people and events that made a city great during this tumultuous period in American history.
Attendees of the lecture are encouraged to enjoy a delicious meal or a cocktail during the lecture and are welcome to arrive early for a good seat. Admission for the lecture will be $6 for non-members and $5 for members. All proceeds help support the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center and its mission.
For additional information, please contact the Waterford Historical Museum by telephone at 518-238-0809 or by email at info@waterfordmuseum.com. You may also visit the website at www.waterfordmuseum.com or our Facebook page.
Waterford Historical Museum Job Posting
Job Title: Director of the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Location: Waterford, New York
Hours: Part-time (25 hours/wk); Monday-Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Salary: TBD (Will be based on qualifications and experience)
Description: To oversee the general operation of the Waterford Historical Museum, develop programming, maintain the collections database, and prepare exhibits. The Director will also be responsible for preparing an annual budget and developing and implementing fundraising strategies including but not limited to grant applications and private sector donations.
Qualifications:
• Education – Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, Education, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience – Prefer at least two years of experience working with museums or similar organizations
Send cover letter and resume to:
Patricia Burke, President
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
Or email: info@waterfordmuseum.com
Deadline for submission of application: February 27, 2015, 5 PM EDT
Location: Waterford, New York
Hours: Part-time (25 hours/wk); Monday-Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Salary: TBD (Will be based on qualifications and experience)
Description: To oversee the general operation of the Waterford Historical Museum, develop programming, maintain the collections database, and prepare exhibits. The Director will also be responsible for preparing an annual budget and developing and implementing fundraising strategies including but not limited to grant applications and private sector donations.
Qualifications:
• Education – Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, Education, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience – Prefer at least two years of experience working with museums or similar organizations
Send cover letter and resume to:
Patricia Burke, President
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY 12188
Or email: info@waterfordmuseum.com
Deadline for submission of application: February 27, 2015, 5 PM EDT
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Arcadia Book for Waterford is Progressing
I think we are all familiar with the iconic Images of America books published by Arcadia. We may see them at Barnes & Noble, museums, or local bookstores. We get a glimpse of yesteryear from towns and cities all over the United States. Often, we get this nostalgic feeling viewing black and white photos of the historic built environment and prominent people associated with a town/city from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It provides us with a sense of place and why that particular place developed in Anywhere, USA.
It seems like every town or city has at least one Arcadia book published about its history. So, the historic Town and Village of Waterford, spanning a history of two hundred years certainly has one. Right? Well, the answer is no. Recent efforts, led by former Waterfordian, Dick Herzog, plan to change that and get Waterford's first Images of America
book published.
A committee of local historians and Town and Village representatives began meeting at the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center in October to discuss the possibilities of the book. Things quickly progressed and a application was submitted to the Arcadia Publishing Company in December. A few weeks ago, the contract for the book was submitted.
The Waterford Arcadia Book Committee recently submitted a sampling of twenty historic photographs and captions to Arcadia for approval. The book will contain a selection of 180-240 images with captions, an introduction, acknowledgements, and six chapters, which will cover the following topics: 1. Business, Industry and Prominent People; 2. Neighborhoods and Residents; 3. Schools and Churches; 4. Disasters (Floods, Fire, Town Hall, and Union Bridge); 5. Transportation (Roads, Canals, Railroads, Trolleys & Bridges); 6. Civil Service (Police, Firemen and Military).
The committee is currently in the process of gathering historic photos of Waterford and preparing text for each photo's caption. Future announcements about the book will continue to be made to the public through press releases, newsletters, blog posts, etc. In addition, opportunities will made to the public in the coming months for anyone wising to contribute historic photographs that they may have of Waterford. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
February and March Lectures
Please join us for our final two lectures in February and March at Chrome Food and Spirits!
Thank you members and sponsors!
The Waterford Historical Museum Board of Trustees and Director would like to thank all of you who made donations for our annual appeal. This financial support greatly helps the museum with it general operations and maintenance throughout the year. Without you we could not be here to tell the great history and culture of Waterford through our exhibits, programs, and events. Much appreciated!
Sincerely,
Paul Archambault
Sincerely,
Paul Archambault
Monday, January 5, 2015
2015 Winter Lectures Announced
The museum is pleased to announce its next three speakers for our Winter Lecture Series held at Chrome Food and Spirits.
On Friday, January 16th at 7 PM, Dr. Joe Goss returns to our lecture series with another exciting topic in the field of science. He will discuss how the human mind works while we are in sleep and dream mode. In addition, Goss will explore why humans sleep and how our dreams can be interpreted. Back by popular demand from his previous museum lectures, Dr. Goss, again, presents us a fascinating topic that will be sure to amaze.
On Tuesday, February 10th at 7 PM, Dr. Max Kintner, museum board member, will be discussing his ongoing medical mission work in Guatemala.Max Kintner has worked among the Guatemalan highland Maya for 25 years in educational, micro-development, and public health projects. Max will do a slide and lecture presentation about the highland Maya and his work facilitating medical missions, particularly a women’s reproductive health project in which he is currently involved.
Finally, to close out our 2014-2015 winter lecture series, Michael Barrett will speak about Troy, New York's role in the Civil War on Tuesday, March 10th at 7 PM. Barrett serves as the Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway and Burden Iron Works Museum.
To read more about each lecture, please click on the appropriate link that lists the date. We encourage you to arrive early to get a good seat and enjoy a meal at Chrome Food and Spirits. The cost for each lecture is $6 for non-members and $5 for members.
On Friday, January 16th at 7 PM, Dr. Joe Goss returns to our lecture series with another exciting topic in the field of science. He will discuss how the human mind works while we are in sleep and dream mode. In addition, Goss will explore why humans sleep and how our dreams can be interpreted. Back by popular demand from his previous museum lectures, Dr. Goss, again, presents us a fascinating topic that will be sure to amaze.
On Tuesday, February 10th at 7 PM, Dr. Max Kintner, museum board member, will be discussing his ongoing medical mission work in Guatemala.Max Kintner has worked among the Guatemalan highland Maya for 25 years in educational, micro-development, and public health projects. Max will do a slide and lecture presentation about the highland Maya and his work facilitating medical missions, particularly a women’s reproductive health project in which he is currently involved.
Finally, to close out our 2014-2015 winter lecture series, Michael Barrett will speak about Troy, New York's role in the Civil War on Tuesday, March 10th at 7 PM. Barrett serves as the Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway and Burden Iron Works Museum.
To read more about each lecture, please click on the appropriate link that lists the date. We encourage you to arrive early to get a good seat and enjoy a meal at Chrome Food and Spirits. The cost for each lecture is $6 for non-members and $5 for members.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
ADA ramp completed at the museum
Taking a big step towards his Eagle Scout award, Josh Hosbach completed the ADA ramp at the museum. With the help of his father, Charlie, performing master carpentry skills and his mother, Carolyn, going the extra mile with landscaping and decoration around the ramp and porch, the project was a great success. The museum is so proud of Josh with his hard work and Eagle Scout achievement. We are honored that he chose the museum to complete his project. Much thanks goes to the Hosbach Family!
Pictured below from left to right are Josh and Charlie Hosbach, Paul Archambault, and Ward Patton at the ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 15th.
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Pictured below from left to right are Josh and Charlie Hosbach, Paul Archambault, and Ward Patton at the ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 15th.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Waterford Historical Museum December Events
The Waterford Historical Museum has two exciting upcoming events taking place the first two weeks of December. First, on Friday, December 5th at 7 PM the museum will be hosting its annual holiday wine and cheese night. Come enjoy some of New York State's finest wines, provided by the Wine Seller at Harmony House Market Place, coupled with a variety of cheeses, fruit, and more. In addition, Roger Savoy of the Homebrew Emporium will be in attendance selling wine-making supplies and other items. So come join us for a festive event. Admission is $10.
On December 9th, we will be continuing our winter lecture series with a presentation by Sloane Bullough about Christmas in Troy: The Origins of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Jingle Bells. The lecture will be held at Chrome Food and Spirits, located at 405 Hudson River Road in Waterford. The lecture will begin at 7 PM, but you are welcome to arrive earlier for a meal from Chrome's menu and some social time.
For more information about these events, please visit the Waterford Historical Museum's website at http://waterfordmuseum.com
On December 9th, we will be continuing our winter lecture series with a presentation by Sloane Bullough about Christmas in Troy: The Origins of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Jingle Bells. The lecture will be held at Chrome Food and Spirits, located at 405 Hudson River Road in Waterford. The lecture will begin at 7 PM, but you are welcome to arrive earlier for a meal from Chrome's menu and some social time.
For more information about these events, please visit the Waterford Historical Museum's website at http://waterfordmuseum.com
Friday, August 1, 2014
Save the Date: Autumn Day Trip October 8th to Kinderhook
Autumn Day Trip to Kinderhook, N.Y.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s Autumn Day Trip on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 will include two historic sites in Kinderhook, N.Y.
In the morning, there will be a guided tour of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site called Lindenwald. In his early years, Martin Van Buren practiced law in his hometown of Kinderhook and Columbia County. This led to his upward mobility to sate and national politics, finally becoming United States President in 1837. After his presidency, he returned to Kinderhook where he was born. He spent the rest of his life at Lindenwald.
Lunch: will be at Kozel’s Restaurant on 9H in Ghent. It will be a hot and cold buffet consisting of salads, several hot entrees, desserts, coffee and tea.
After lunch, we will proceed to the Luykas Van Alen House, c. 1737, in Kinderhook. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. It is a restored house museum representing 18th century rural Dutch farm life. Included in the tour is the 1850 one-room Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse on the grounds of Luykas Van Alen House.
Departure: 9 AM from rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace St., Northside, Waterford. Approximate return to Waterford 5:15 PM.
Cost: Current members - $80.00, non-members- $85.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade Tours, admission fees, guided tours and lunch.
Paid reservations by September 19, 2014
Make reservations with Emily Wilson, 518-237-7122 by September 19th. Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to:
Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Avenue
Waterford, N.Y. 12188
All day trips sponsored by the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center are educational and benefit the Museum’s operating costs. Thank you for your support!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s Autumn Day Trip on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 will include two historic sites in Kinderhook, N.Y.
In the morning, there will be a guided tour of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site called Lindenwald. In his early years, Martin Van Buren practiced law in his hometown of Kinderhook and Columbia County. This led to his upward mobility to sate and national politics, finally becoming United States President in 1837. After his presidency, he returned to Kinderhook where he was born. He spent the rest of his life at Lindenwald.
Lunch: will be at Kozel’s Restaurant on 9H in Ghent. It will be a hot and cold buffet consisting of salads, several hot entrees, desserts, coffee and tea.
After lunch, we will proceed to the Luykas Van Alen House, c. 1737, in Kinderhook. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. It is a restored house museum representing 18th century rural Dutch farm life. Included in the tour is the 1850 one-room Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse on the grounds of Luykas Van Alen House.
Departure: 9 AM from rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace St., Northside, Waterford. Approximate return to Waterford 5:15 PM.
Cost: Current members - $80.00, non-members- $85.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade Tours, admission fees, guided tours and lunch.
Paid reservations by September 19, 2014
Make reservations with Emily Wilson, 518-237-7122 by September 19th. Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to:
Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Avenue
Waterford, N.Y. 12188
All day trips sponsored by the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center are educational and benefit the Museum’s operating costs. Thank you for your support!
Greetings from the new director!
Hello! My name is Paul Archambault and I am so excited to be working as the new Director at the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, particularly in its 50th year of existence! To be able to live and work in an area that has such a unique and rich history is amazing. I look forward to continuing to build on the museum’s mission, programs, exhibits, annual events and create new, innovative ideas to enhance the visitor experience and effectively promote and market the cultural, natural, and recreational assets that we have in Waterford.
I moved to Troy, NY from Chattanooga, TN last August when my wife, Katie, was offered the librarian position at the Emma Willard School. We live on campus with our three children, Riley (9 yrs.), Jack (7 yrs.), Bryce (5 yrs.), and dog, Bailey (14 yrs.)
I am originally from Reading, PA and I received my B.A. in Anthropology at Bloomsburg University and M.A. in Public History at U.N.C. Charlotte. I have professional experience in archaeology, historic preservation, community development, planning, and tourism.
I was previously employed at the Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD) in Chattanooga, TN. At SETDD, I provided assistance with National Register nomination preparation, preservation grant writing, cultural resource inventory, and historic preservation fundamentals and principles training to local governments, non-profit organizations, and interested parties in the ten county southeast Tennessee region. I also served as the Assistant Director in the Community Development Department managing staff and overseeing multiple federal grant projects including Recreation Trails and Parks projects, Transportation Enhancement projects, Community Development Block Grants, and USDA Rural Development projects.
My family and I are excited to be living in the Capital Region of New York State, an area with a rich heritage and excellent quality of life. I look forward to growing professionally in this position, working on some great projects, and meeting all of you soon!
Please visit my Weebly page to view past projects that I worked on with my previous employer.
http://paularchambault.weebly.com/
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 27th
Join us at our Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, April 27th, 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
Trivia Night March 15th, 6:30pm
Trivia Night
March 15th, 6:30pm
At the Knights of Columbus Hall in Waterford
$25 per person
Dinner, History, Prizes
DINNER BUFFET
INCLUDES
Corned Beef & Cabbage OR Ham & Cabbage
Soup • Potatoes • Fresh Vegetables • Rolls • Coffee/Tea • Dessert
CASH BAR AVAILABLE
A fun night of food, facts, and philanthropy!
FOR RESERVATIONS
Please call the Museum at (518) 238-0809 or email info@waterfordmuseum.com. This is a team event. Sign up your group of 8 or join the Team Roulette List and we’ll put you with a team!
Knights of Columbus • 76 Grace Street •
Waterford, NY 12188
March 15th, 6:30pm
At the Knights of Columbus Hall in Waterford
$25 per person
DINNER BUFFET
INCLUDES
Corned Beef & Cabbage OR Ham & Cabbage
Soup • Potatoes • Fresh Vegetables • Rolls • Coffee/Tea • Dessert
CASH BAR AVAILABLE
A fun night of food, facts, and philanthropy!
FOR RESERVATIONS
Please call the Museum at (518) 238-0809 or email info@waterfordmuseum.com. This is a team event. Sign up your group of 8 or join the Team Roulette List and we’ll put you with a team!
Knights of Columbus • 76 Grace Street •
Waterford, NY 12188
Spring Day Trip to Olana and Clermont State Historic Sites in Hudson and Germantown, NY Wednesday, April 30, 2014
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s Spring Day Trip will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. In the morning we will visit Olana State Historic Site and in the afternoon Clermont State Historic Site, both in the Hudson Valley.
Olana was the Persian style home of artist Frederic Church and his wife Isabel. The visitor center offers a film and an illustrated panel display about the life of Church and the history of Olana. The house tour follows.
Clermont was home to seven generations of the socially and politically influential Livingston family. Most notable resident was Chancellor Robert T. Livingston, negotiator of the Louisiana Purchase and co-inventor of Robert Fulton’s steamboat.
Lunch: will be at Kozel’s Restaurant on Route 9H in Ghent. It will be a hot and cold buffet consisting of salads, several hot entrées, desserts, coffee and tea.
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford. Approximate return to Waterford 5:30pm.
Cost: Current Museum members- $80.00 - non-members $85.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade Tours, admission fees, guided tours and lunch.
Paid Reservations by April 4, 2014
Make reservations with Emily Wilson at 518-237-7122 by April 1st. Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to:
Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Ave.,
Waterford N. Y. 12188
Olana was the Persian style home of artist Frederic Church and his wife Isabel. The visitor center offers a film and an illustrated panel display about the life of Church and the history of Olana. The house tour follows.
Clermont was home to seven generations of the socially and politically influential Livingston family. Most notable resident was Chancellor Robert T. Livingston, negotiator of the Louisiana Purchase and co-inventor of Robert Fulton’s steamboat.
Lunch: will be at Kozel’s Restaurant on Route 9H in Ghent. It will be a hot and cold buffet consisting of salads, several hot entrées, desserts, coffee and tea.
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the rear parking lot across from the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace Street, Northside, Waterford. Approximate return to Waterford 5:30pm.
Cost: Current Museum members- $80.00 - non-members $85.00. Price includes parking, motor coach transportation with Wade Tours, admission fees, guided tours and lunch.
Paid Reservations by April 4, 2014
Make reservations with Emily Wilson at 518-237-7122 by April 1st. Please make checks payable to the Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to:
Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Ave.,
Waterford N. Y. 12188
Moving On…
Moving On…
After 13 years as Director of the Waterford Museum, I am moving on to a new position. It is bittersweet to let you all know that in March I will be joining the staff of the NYS Museum as a Senior Historian. Waterford will always hold a dear place in my heart and it has been a rewarding experience to take part in the growth the Museum.
There are many people who have helped along the way and who have played an integral part in both my success and the successes of the Museum. In fact, I do not have enough space here to list everyone who has helped make our successes over the past 13+ years possible. But, I would be remiss if I did not mention my two colleagues who have both played such an important part in my time here, Paul Schneider and Aine Leader-Nagy, without whom much of our behind the scenes successes would not have been possible. Thank you Paul and Aine! It would also be a mistake not to thank the many Board members and volunteers who have served the Museum over the years. Thank you all for your support!
As we look to celebrate 50 years, I think it is important to remember it is the hard work of our volunteers and support of our community that have always been the most important ingredients to the Museum’s success… past, present and future. Please encourage your friends to join and support the Museum. Encourage the businesses you frequent to continue to support the Museum. If possible, give a little extra next time you renew your membership, volunteer one more time and encourage your elected officials to continue to support the museum.
One of the great things about this community is it’s rich history. It seems that even after 13 years of researching the Waterford, there is always more to learn. I encourage you all to love and respect Waterford’s great past and see it as a link to the community’s future, especially in regard to heritage tourism. After all, how can you know where you are going, if you don’t know where you have been?
I am looking forward to sending Emily my check to become a member.
Thank you for your support! Brad
After 13 years as Director of the Waterford Museum, I am moving on to a new position. It is bittersweet to let you all know that in March I will be joining the staff of the NYS Museum as a Senior Historian. Waterford will always hold a dear place in my heart and it has been a rewarding experience to take part in the growth the Museum.
There are many people who have helped along the way and who have played an integral part in both my success and the successes of the Museum. In fact, I do not have enough space here to list everyone who has helped make our successes over the past 13+ years possible. But, I would be remiss if I did not mention my two colleagues who have both played such an important part in my time here, Paul Schneider and Aine Leader-Nagy, without whom much of our behind the scenes successes would not have been possible. Thank you Paul and Aine! It would also be a mistake not to thank the many Board members and volunteers who have served the Museum over the years. Thank you all for your support!
As we look to celebrate 50 years, I think it is important to remember it is the hard work of our volunteers and support of our community that have always been the most important ingredients to the Museum’s success… past, present and future. Please encourage your friends to join and support the Museum. Encourage the businesses you frequent to continue to support the Museum. If possible, give a little extra next time you renew your membership, volunteer one more time and encourage your elected officials to continue to support the museum.
One of the great things about this community is it’s rich history. It seems that even after 13 years of researching the Waterford, there is always more to learn. I encourage you all to love and respect Waterford’s great past and see it as a link to the community’s future, especially in regard to heritage tourism. After all, how can you know where you are going, if you don’t know where you have been?
I am looking forward to sending Emily my check to become a member.
Thank you for your support! Brad
Friday, February 21, 2014
"Irish Revolutionaries: The Fenian Brotherhood in Troy, Cohoes, and Waterford," Waterford Museum’s Winter Series at McGreivey’s
Join us for splendid food, fascinating facts, great conversation and engaging company at 7pm, March 11th at McGreivey’s, one of this areas finest restaurants. Food & Drink available for PURCHASE all evening. Suggested donation is $6 per person ($5 members).
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Waterford Museum Seeks Artists for 50th Anniversary Logo Competition
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center issued a call for artists interested in designing a new logo in honor of the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2014. The competition is open to all artists. To enter, please submit jpeg or pdf files via e-mail by March 14, 2014 to info@waterfordmuseum.com with “Logo Design Competition” in the subject line.
Key elements for artist consideration are:
• The tagline “Celebrating 50 Years of Unlocking History” can be placed below the logo or in the design.
• Although not required, if the artist would like to use the name of the museum as part of the design, please use one of the following options- Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, Waterford Museum or WHMCC.
• Design submissions must include two versions of the same design: one with a gold-colored 50th Anniversary symbol or wording and the second without the 50th Anniversary symbol or wording so that the design can be used in the future. The second version must also change tagline to “Unlocking History” or “Unlocking History at the Waterford Museum”.
• The logo will be used on all of the Museum’s promotional materials, newsletters and websites.
• The logo will appear in print in both color and black and white. Artists should take this into consideration with their designs.
The winning design will be selected by the Museum’s Board of Trustees and staff on March 26, 2014, and the winner will be notified the following day. The winner will receive $100, a free one-year Museum membership and two free tickets to the Museum’s 50th Anniversary gala to be held in October 2014.
The official unveiling of the new logo will take place at an exhibit opening at the Museum on May 2, 2014. For further information, contact the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center at (518) 238-0809 or info@waterfordmuseum.com.
Key elements for artist consideration are:
• The tagline “Celebrating 50 Years of Unlocking History” can be placed below the logo or in the design.
• Although not required, if the artist would like to use the name of the museum as part of the design, please use one of the following options- Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, Waterford Museum or WHMCC.
• Design submissions must include two versions of the same design: one with a gold-colored 50th Anniversary symbol or wording and the second without the 50th Anniversary symbol or wording so that the design can be used in the future. The second version must also change tagline to “Unlocking History” or “Unlocking History at the Waterford Museum”.
• The logo will be used on all of the Museum’s promotional materials, newsletters and websites.
• The logo will appear in print in both color and black and white. Artists should take this into consideration with their designs.
The winning design will be selected by the Museum’s Board of Trustees and staff on March 26, 2014, and the winner will be notified the following day. The winner will receive $100, a free one-year Museum membership and two free tickets to the Museum’s 50th Anniversary gala to be held in October 2014.
The official unveiling of the new logo will take place at an exhibit opening at the Museum on May 2, 2014. For further information, contact the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center at (518) 238-0809 or info@waterfordmuseum.com.
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