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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

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Apr 19 FREE Movie Night Featuring Spielberg's "Lincoln"
Mar 12 "Divided by War: the Confederate Flag that Almost Flew Over Waterford in 1861," Science and Technology Series, 7pm at McGreivey's
Mar 1 TRIVIA NIGHT, 6:30pm at the Waterford Knights of Columbus

WHAT'S NEW AT THE MUSEUM?

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.

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Button and Blake Fire Engine Comes Back to Waterford

Please help us restore this fine piece of history. ... Read More

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

Our hours have increased and we need your help. ... More
 

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.


Don't miss our Waterford Immigrant website.
 
2012 Hours of Operation *
May 4, 2012 through Oct 28, 2012
Please note:  The museum will be closed to visitors on August 4th for our annual Waterford Cultural Festival.  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 29, 2012 through May 1, 2013
by appointment only
Admission: $5.00 for Adults, 17 and under Free
* Notes:  Closed all major holidays, Appointment required for researchers.