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UPCOMING EVENTS
| June 19, 10:00 AM - | Annual Vice President William A. Wheeler memorial gathering, Morningside Cemetery, Raymond St., Malone. Follow signs to Wheeler gravesite. Celebration of the life of William Wheeler presented by the Malone Lodge of Elks and the Franklin County Historical & Museum Society featuring wreath-laying, gun salute and brief biographical sketch. Short reception with refreshments to follow at the House of History, 51 Milwaukee Street, Malone. Free and open to the public. | |
| June 23, 6:30 PM - | Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion at the Schryer Center for Historical & Genealogical Resesarch, Franklin County Historical & Museum Society (51 Milwaukee St., Malone). Celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the CCC with alumni, family and friends sharing stores and pictures of the CCC camps. Author and historian Marty Podskoch will give a short presentation on the history and legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps camps in New York, with a focus on those in the North Country. Former members of the CCC are urged to attend, or family members of deceased CCCers. Open to the public. Free. Contact FCHMS at: 518-483-2750 for information. | |
| July 13, 7:00 PM - | "America's Song: A History of American Musical Theater Through Word and Music," a program of toe-tapping songs and their history, presented by Ithaca College School of Music faculty member and North Country native Drew Benware. Co-sponsored by Paul Smiths College. Location: Bobcat Cafe, Joan Weill Student Center, Paul Smiths College. Suggested donation: $10; all proceeds to benefit the Franklin County Historical & Museum Society. Open to the public. Contact FCHMS at: 518-483-2750 for information. | |
| July 20, 10:00 AM - 3:00PM - | Walking tour of Malone's Queen Anne homes. Co-sponsored with Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), this tour will feature the architectural heritage of one of Malone's most grand residential neighborhoods. $40.00 ($30 for AARCH and FCHMS members). Contact AARCH at: 518-834-9328 for reservations and information. | |
| September 22, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - | Antiques Appraisal Event. Wonder what Great Aunt Tillie's antique vase is worth? Got a shelf of old books that you think may be valuable? Bring your family treasures to be appraised by Ted Comstock, former curator of the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake. $5.00 per object or 3 for $12.00. All proceeds will benefit FCHMS. Contact 518-483-2750 for more information. Location TBA. |
BRAND NEW HISTORY BLOG
- Stop by the new Franklin County history blog for tidbits of local history and featured photographs and objects from the archives of the museum: http://franklinhistorian.blogspot.com
SUMMER OPEN HOURS
- Beginning June 3, 2010, the Schryer Center for Historical & Genealogical Research is open Tuesday-Friday, 1-4pm, and four Saturdays in July (10, 17, 24, 31), 1-4pm. Other Saturdays by appointment. On-site research is free for members, and $10 per visit for non-members.
- The House of History museum is open for tours Tuesday & Thursday 1-4pm and by appointment. Please call 518-483-2750 to schedule your visit.
ANTIQUES APPEAL FUNDRAISER
- There will be an Antiques Appraisal Fundraiser to Benefit Franklin County Historical and Museum Society on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00-7:00pm at the House of History, 51 Milwaukee St, Malone.
- Wonder what Great Aunt Tillie's antique vase is worth? Got a shelf of old books that you think may be valuable? Bring your family treasures to be appraised by Ted Comstock, former curator of the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake. Refreshments will be served. Bookstore will be open. $5.00 per object or 3 for $12.00.
- All proceeds will benefit FCHMS. Contact 518-483-2750 for more information.
SCHRYER CENTER OPEN
- The Schryer Center for Historical and Genealogical Research, our new research library converted from the Carriage House behind the Museum at 51 Milwaukee Street, is beautiful! The official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was held on August 24, 2008. Click here for images of the day. The task of transferring the files and primary source materials from the museum to the new building is an ongoing process. All the research-room materials are now available for use, and the process of moving the document-based collection to the new archival area on the second floor of the Schryer Center will be a gradual one. Many thanks to the volunteers assisting in our efforts to improve our research facilities.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
- Volunteers are needed for the following activities:
- genealogy volunteers to conduct mail-in research requests and facilitate in-person researchers Tues-Sat, 1-4pm beginning in May
- gardening/landscaping of museum lawn in Spring and Summer
- Museum tour guides, Tues-Sat, 1-4pm beginning in late May.
