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In 1964, this Greek Revival mansion was scheduled for demolition. However, a group of citizens rallied to save the house and move it from Saratoga Avenue to its present location overlooking the Mohawk River and the old Champlain Canal.

   

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Dec 1 Madison Handbag Fundraiser 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Dec 2 Holiday Open House - wine & cheese tasting 6-9pm
Dec 8 Lecture Series:  Cross-country skiing for Beginner/Intermediate Skier
Jan 12 Lecture Series:  Why We Sleep, Dream and other Mysteries of the Brain - Part II
Feb 9 Lecture Series:  Forged for Clandestine Warfare: The Little Known History of a Confederate Secret Weapon
Mar 8 Lecture Series: Grand Unveiling of the New "Making Waterford Our Home: Online" Website
Apr 12 Lecture Series:  Local Waterfalls: Workhorses of the Industrial Revolution

WHAT'S NEW AT THE MUSEUM?

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Button and Blake Fire Engine Comes Back to Waterford

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Do You Have Pictures?

Looking for images of the Homestead like the one to the right. We would love to scan a copy for our archives.
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Volunteers Needed

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The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is located in the 1830 Hugh White Homestead.




The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center features a permanent exhibition about the history of Waterford, temporary exhibitions related to local history, a Victorian period room, and the George and Annabel O'Connor Library for Local History.



 
2011 Hours of Operation *
May 4, 2011 through Oct 30, 2011
Please note:  The museum will be closed to visitors on June 3 and June 6-10 for our annual CanalWays 4th Grade Education program.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 2pm to 4pm
Mon & Tues Closed
Wed thru Fri 10am to 2pm
Open year round by appointment - Please call
Oct 31, 2011 through May 1, 2012
by appointment only
Admission: $5.00 for Adults, 17 and under Free
* Notes:  Closed all major holidays, Appointment required for researchers.