SKENESBOROUGH MUSEUM

WHITEHALL, NY

The Skenesborough Museum in Whitehall, NY is a small, non-profit museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the village of Whitehall and its surrounding area. Located in a historic house on the corner of Main Street, the museum was founded in 1976 and serves as a repository of artifacts and documents related to the history of Whitehall and the surrounding area.

The museum holds a variety of artifacts, documents, photographs, and maps that give visitors an insight into the area's past. The museum’s collection includes local history books, a variety of tools, military artifacts, and items from the steamship Ticonderoga, which served Whitehall for almost a century. The museum also houses a variety of exhibits, including a replica of the steamship, and a Victorian parlor room.

In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Highlights include a summer camp for children, lectures, and special events such as the Whitehall Heritage Festival, which celebrates the town's history and culture. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and services, such as the Whitehall Community Archive, which provides access to local historical documents and photographs.

The Skenesborough Museum is open to the public, and admission is free. The museum is a great place for visitors to explore the history of Whitehall and the surrounding area.

SKENESBOROUGH MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WHITEHALL NY. US MID #8403600056

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 5184990716
• website: http://www.skenesborough.com/skenesborough-museum

SKENESBOROUGH MUSEUM
SKENESBOROUGH DR
WHITEHALL
NY
12887

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