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, NY across from the post office.

Month-Day Special Program or Event

Location
October 31, 2009 - Saturday, 1-3 PM Haunted Tales and Happenings
Local Story Tellers Bernie Green, Mitch Lee, and Betty Rannels will entertain kids of all ages for a Halloween treat. True tales of real local characters and haunted tales of local happenings will be told in the museum setting. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition and the event is free, but donations are always appreciated.		 Goodsell Museum
November 15, 2009 - Sunday, Noon-4 PM Holiday Bazaar
Plan to visit the Historical Association's booth at the Bazaar to purchase gifts of local interest from our fundraiser gift items such as prints, books, note paper, and collector ornaments. 		 Arts Center, Rt. 28, Old Forge
December 6, 2009 - Sunday, 1-4 PM Annual Open House
A holiday social gathering to thank our supporters and an opportunity to preview the new Brown's Tract Guides Exhibit. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. 		 Goodsell Museum
May 28, 29, & 30, 2010 Fri - Sun Historical Association GARAGE SALE*
The Friday-Sunday 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
May 30, 2010 - Sunday, 1-4 PM Open House
A social gathering for our seasonal residents and visitors. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. 		 Goodsell Museum
June 10, 2010
Thursday - 5:30-7:30PM		 Adirondack League Club Cocktail-Reception Fundraiser*
     Save this TENTATIVE date for a 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 for more information.  		 Adirondack League Club - Little Moose, South Shore Rd.
Spring 2010 - TBA Vince Tramacera, coin collector and appraiser, will offer Appraisals of Coins* by appointment at the Goodsell Museum - time and date to be posted soon. A fee of $10 will be collected for a 10-minute meeting (approximately) to discuss the value of coins owned by individuals.  Goodsell Museum
July 10, 2010
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 
All new tours for 2010 - FREE to the public, led by our Town Historian Peg Masters. 9:30-11:00 Friday mornings in July. 

 TBA 
Summer 2010 - TBA PROGRAM - "Seasons to Remember"*
This popular event returns and begins with a Cocktail Party at the Historical's Hemmer Cottage along the Old Forge waterfront. Guests will proceed to the Strand Theater for a premiere showing of spectacular photographs submitted by friends of the Association highlighting all four recreational seasons in the Old Forge area. Contact the Association Director Gail Murray at 315 369-3838 or by email if you have photos to share or are interested in more details. 		 Hemmer Cottage - Strand Theater
August 2010 Victorian PARTY ON THE PORCH*
Plans are underway to hold our 7th Victorian Party on the Porch.  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. Period Victorian dress is 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.		 TBA
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 in August.  TBA
  * Fundraiser, or Advance Registration Requested

ON SALE - Original Plans for the Thendara Golf Course Print - click here for details

ON SALE at the Historical are two new books about the area: 
Wooden Rails in the Adirondacks - The "Peg Leg" Railroad by Richard F. Palmer for $8.95 + tax/shipping.
History of the Old Forge Fire Department - 100th Anniversary 1907-2007 by Town Historian Peg Masters - $15.95 + tax/shipping.

Town of Webb Historical Association
P. O. Box 513, Old Forge, NY 13420
Phone: 315 369-3838
email: Gail Murray, Town of Webb Historical Association Director

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