WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM

WATERFORD, NY

The Waterford Historical Museum is a small, local museum located in Waterford, NY. It is housed in a historic brick building that was once the Waterford High School. The museum's collections focus on the history of Waterford and the surrounding area, with a particular emphasis on the Erie Canal. The museum features exhibits on the construction and operation of the canal, as well as its impact on the local community.

In addition to the Erie Canal exhibits, the museum also includes displays on local industries, such as the Harmony Mills textile factory, and on the history of education in the area. There are also exhibits highlighting the role of Waterford in the American Revolution, including artifacts and documents related to the Battle of Saratoga.

The museum is run by a small staff of volunteers and is open to the public on weekends during the summer months. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. Visitors can explore the exhibits at their own pace and learn about the rich history of Waterford and the surrounding area. Overall, the Waterford Historical Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Erie Canal and the communities that developed around it.

WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a History Museum in WATERFORD NY. US MID #8403601251

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 77,924 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 5182380809
• website: http://www.waterfordmuseum.com

WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER INC
CO-26 COLUMBUS AVE
WATERFORD
NY
12188

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