PICKERING-BEACH MUSEUM

SACKETS HARBOR, NY

Pickering-Beach Museum is a historical museum located in Sackets Harbor, NY. The museum is housed in a 19th-century building that was originally a general store and later a hotel. The building was donated to the village of Sackets Harbor in the 1960s and was converted into a museum in 1973.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of Sackets Harbor and the surrounding area. The exhibits include artifacts and displays that highlight the village's role in the War of 1812, as well as its importance as a commercial and transportation center in the 19th century.

One of the museum's most notable exhibits is a collection of artifacts related to Commodore Isaac Chauncey, who was the commander of the US Navy's Great Lakes fleet during the War of 1812. The museum also features exhibits on local industries, including fishing and agriculture.

In addition to its exhibits, the Pickering-Beach Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public from May through October and welcomes visitors of all ages who are interested in learning about the history of Sackets Harbor and the surrounding area.

PICKERING-BEACH MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SACKETS HARBOR NY. US MID #8403600080

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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PICKERING-BEACH MUSEUM
501 W MAIN ST
SACKETS HARBOR
NY
13685

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