2009
Calendar of Programs & Events
For more information on upcoming events, contact the Historical Association
Director Gail Murray by email
or phone: 315 369-3838. Please note the location of each event. The Goodsell
Museum is located on Main St., Old Forge across from the post office.
| Month-Day | 2009 Special Program or Event |
Location |
| May 22 &
23 Fri. & Sat. |
Historical
Association GARAGE SALE* The Friday-Saturday sale profits will benefit the Fuel Fund for TOWHA and is in conjunction with a Town-Wide Garage Sale in Old Forge. |
Goodsell Museum Carriage Barn |
| June 11th Thursday - 5:30-7:30PM |
Adirondack
League Club Cocktail-Reception Fundraiser* Save the Date for this rare opportunity for a guided tour of THREE 1906 Club Cottages - designed by Augustus D. Shepard, PLUS the 1908 ALC wooden tennis courts rebuilt in 1923, the 1912 Little Moose Boat House, the 1919 Mountain Lodge (Summer House), the 1914 Little Moose Guide House - (Winter House), and the 1925 Doctor's residence & office. Guideboat lovers will enjoy seeing many vintage boats including the "Resaca" that once belonged to President Benjamin Harrison, a former summer resident on the Fulton Chain. $90/TOWHA members and $100/non-members. The event includes a souvenir program, hors d'oeuvres and beverages. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - pleased call the Association at 315-369-3838 to reserve your tickets or for more information. |
Adirondack League Club - Little Moose, South Shore Rd. |
| June 20th 12:00-3:00 PM | Vince Tramacera, coin collector and appraiser, will offer Appraisals of Coins* by appointment on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Goodsell Museum starting at Noon until 3:00 PM. A few of $10 will be collected for a 10-minute meeting (approximately) to discuss the value of coins owned by individuals. For more information and to make an appointment, call 315 369-3838. | Goodsell Museum |
| July 8th 9:30 AM |
Guided
MOSS LAKE Walking Tour The tour will leave the Moss Lake parking area at 9:30 AM rain or shine. It includes a history of the former Girl's Camp and the location of the buildings. Reservations are required. Donations appreciated. Call the Association 315-369-3838 for more information and reservations as space is limited for this tour. |
Moss Lake - Big Moose Road |
| July 11th Saturday 1:00 PM |
Benefit AUCTION* under the tent at the Town of Webb Historical's Goodsell Museum property. Preview available at 1PM - with a 2:00 PM auction start time. Auction items include new, nearly new, Adirondack and collectibles, something for everyone. Refreshments available. | Goodsell Museum |
| July Fridays 9:30 - 11:00 AM |
Historic
WALKING TOURS |
Hemmer Cottage (carpool to Camp Mark Seven - Fourth Lake) |
| July 23rd Thursday 7:00 PM |
PROGRAM -
"Playing Indian" at Adirondack Children's Camps* Presented by Hallie E. Bond, Curator at the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mt. since 1987. Suggested donation - $3. Have you ever wondered why children's camps are so, well - Indian? Do Wah-Na-Gi and Hoh-Wa-Tah really mean anything in any known native language? Children's camps often have totem poles, "war canoes," and council fires. And then there are the camp people like "Chief" Abbott who founded the Adirondack Woodcraft Camps and "Chief" Beckman who directed Camp Dudley for forty years. A simple explanation is that Americans have always liked to "play" Indian. This program will offer a more complete answer, glimpses of Adirondack history and information about one of the country's most interesting youth leaders. |
Old Forge Library - Crosby Blvd. |
| August 3rd Monday 2:00 - 4:00 PM |
Victorian
PARTY ON THE PORCH* Plans are underway to hold our 6th Victorian Party on the Porch at the Goodsell Museum on Main St. in Old Forge. Guests of the social-fundraiser will enjoy finger foods, desserts, and beverages. This get-together will be a wonderful opportunity for people to share memories of the Old Forge area as well as create new friendships, view the museum exhibits, and visit. Period Victorian dress are encouraged. A simple shawl, skirt, hat or piece of jewelry will add to the fun. Admission is $15.00/adult, $7.50/child. Grandparents are encouraged to bring grandchildren too. We'll also have a silent auction featuring antiques and vintage items. |
Goodsell Museum |
| August Fridays 9:30 - 11:00 AM |
Historic WALKING TOURS - FREE to the public, led by our Town Historian Peg Masters. 9:30-11:00 Friday mornings August 7, 14, & 21st. Rain or Shine. The McCauley Mt. 50th GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Tour, co-hosted by Old Forge Olympian "Louie" Ehrensbeck" - will convene at the McCauley Mt. Ski Lodge Parking Lot at 9:30 AM. With the help of vintage photos, we'll trace the development of our Town's winter sports history and creation of the ski center. Discounted lift tickets available for all participants. No reservations needed for this FAMILY FRIENDLY tour. | McCauley Mt. Ski Center Tour |
| * Fundraiser, Advance Registration Requested |
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