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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


Oct 1 6pm-8pm: First Friday Open House
Oct 5 Workshop: French Canadian Meat Pies
Oct 12 Workshop: Potato Candy & Brioche
Oct 13 Autumn Day Trip to Fort Edward and Granville, NY
Oct 14 Lecture Series: History of Emma Willard
Oct 20 7pm: O'Connor Lecture Series - Annual Meeting
Nov 11 Lecture Series: Canoe & Kayak our Local Waterways - Part 1
Nov 13 Docent Appreciation Brunch
Nov 18 Lecture Series: Intro to Canoe & Kayaking - Part 2
Dec 3 Holiday Open House - Wine & Cheese tasting
Dec 4 Holiday Open House - Decorate a Wreath Workshop
Dec 9 Lecture Series: From River Village to Canal Town
Jan 13 Lecture Series: Sleep & Dreaming
Feb 10 Lecture Series: The mid-nineteenth century disappearance of a young man

WHAT'S NEW AT THE MUSEUM?

Attention Waterford's French-Canadians

We need your help ... More Info

New Exhibit Opens

Making Waterford Our Home: Italians
... More Info

Booklet - History of the Button Fire Engine

... Get it Here.

Donate to the Annual Appeal

Make a Donation

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.
... More

Volunteers Needed

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

Giveline.com and GE Foundation

New ways to help support WHMCC. ... 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.


Thanks for joining us July 23rd and 24th for the 8th Annual Waterford Heritage Day celebrating Waterford's rich heritage in fire protection - featuring the Button Fire Engine.  Check out the video below for scenes from last year's exciting competition:

2010 Hours of Operation *
May 1, 2010 through Oct 30, 2010
Please note:  The museum will be closed to visitors on June 1- 4 and June 7 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, 2010 through May 1, 2011
by appointment only
* Notes:  Closed all major holidays, Appointment required for researchers.