Join us this Sunday the 4th at the Farmer's Market for Waterford Museum Day.

Join us this Sunday the 4th at the Farmer's Market for Waterford Museum Day.

Support your local Mule….Canal Mule 2014

Support your local Mule….Canal Mule 2014
Waterford, New York

You’ve seen the Horses in Saratoga and maybe the Moose in Bennington, now Canal Mules are coming to Waterford. Canal Mule patrons will be known by their Majestic Mule ~ colorful, humorous, zany, exciting Canal Mule! Canal Mule 2014 will offer events and promotions from May 2014- October 2014 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. Patrons and Artists will be promoted in print, on the Museum web site, and in the streets. This will serve to bring more visitors to Waterford therefore increasing the business for all local merchants and be a source of pride in the community.

Canal Mule 2014 proceeds will support the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural CenterMuseum. Support your Mule today! The Mules will be auctioned to the highest bidder at our Anniversary Gala.

Please express interest ASAP.


$2,000 Patron Level
Supports one full size decorated fiberglass Mule (Museum supplies artist)
Patron and Artist recognition on the Museum web page
4 Tickets to the Gala and Auction

$1,500.00
Supports one full size fiberglass Mule (Patron supplies artist)
Patron and Artist Recognition on the Museum web page
2 Tickets to the Gala and Auction

$1,000
Supports half of one full size fiberglass Mule
Patron Recognition on Museum web page

Sponsored by the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Contact Brad Utter, Director, at 238-0809

The Canal Heritage Celebration and Concert Under the Stars August 10, 2013 at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center

The Canal Heritage Celebration and Concert Under the Stars August 10, 2013 at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center

4-5pm
FREE
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Music Workshops
Featuring musicians from the band- The Boys of Wexford.No reservations needed– just show up.
Folk Music Traditions with Bill Wallach and Don Sine
ti. Bill is a world renowned folk musician, together with Don they will l
ead an interactive discussion about folk music traditions.
Irish Language with Melissa Murray. Melissa will lead an interactive Irish language
lesson through music and games.

5:15-6:30pm– The Boys of Wexfordin Concert featuring Irish, Canal and Americana themed music.
7-9pm- The Back 40 Band in Concert Playing aboard the Grand Erie
Voted Metrolands Best Country Band 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010 and Times Union Best Of the Capital Region 3 Times!

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The Canal Heritage Celebration and Concert Under the Stars
August 10, 2013 at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
Presented by the Waterford Museum

Our Sponsors
Erie Canalway
National Heritage Corridor
Town of Waterford
Village of Waterford
www.waterfordmuseum.com

New Website

Check out our new website

Canal Themed Scented Soap

Now available in our gift shop for only $5.
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 2pm to 4pm
Mon & Tues Closed
Wed thru Fri 10am to 2pm

Tuesdays at 10- "Under Water: The Flood of 1913" May 28th

The Waterford Museum is proud to announce next program in our Spring “Tuesdays at 10” program series, “Under Water: The Flood of 1913.” In late March 1913, a significant storm swept into the northeast and brought devastating floods. This talk will highlight how communities throughout the Capital District, especially those along the Hudson River like Albany, Troy, Watervliet, and Waterford, were affected. Stay after to visit the museum to explore their new exhibit about Waterford and the Flood of 1913.

Each program starts at 10:00am on the date indicated, at the Museum. Cost to attend each program: $5/member $6/general public.

Irish Revolutionaries: The Fenian Brotherhood in Troy, Cohoes, and Waterford- Rescheduled

Tuesdays at 10-June 18th- Irish Revolutionaries: The Fenian Brotherhood in Troy, Cohoes, and Waterford– In the mid-19th century, Irish revolutionaries were not confined solely to Ireland, but could be found in the United States, including on the streets of Troy, Waterford, and Cohoes. Visit the Waterford Museum to learn more about the Fenian Brotherhood in this area, and how their activism caused them to clash with the church, politicians, and even themselves.
Each program starts at 10:00am on the date indicated, at the Museum. Cost to attend each program: $5/member $6/general public.