Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center

Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center Connecting you to Waterford's vibrant past! This page connects you to all the great exhibits and activities happening at WHMCC.

The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is located in the 1830 Hugh White Homestead. In 1964, this Greek Revival mansion was scheduled for demolition. However, a group of citizens rallied to save the house and move it from Saratoga Avenue to its present location overlooking the Mohawk River and the old Champlain Canal. The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center features a perm

anent exhibition about the history of Waterford, temporary exhibitions related to local history, a Victorian period room, and the George and Annabel O’Connor Library for Local History.

05/21/2026

The Button Converse, our 1857 hand pump fire engine, participated in the Waterford Memorial Day Parade yesterday evening! Thanks to all the Waterfordians who came out to see it. It is now on display at the museum Thursday through Sunday 11 to 3.

Our director Michael David Munsey is at the Hoosick History Fair to promote the museum. Thanks to Hoosick Township Histo...
05/16/2026

Our director Michael David Munsey is at the Hoosick History Fair to promote the museum. Thanks to Hoosick Township Historical Society for organizing the event!

Mike Diana from Schenectady County Historical Society will be giving a talk about Revolutionary War Schenectady at WHMCC...
05/14/2026

Mike Diana from Schenectady County Historical Society will be giving a talk about Revolutionary War Schenectady at WHMCC on Wednesday October 7th at 6 PM. Admission is $10 per person. Light refreshments will be served.

After work today our director Michael David Munsey visited a Revolutionary War encampment at the Brunswick Historical So...
05/09/2026

After work today our director Michael David Munsey visited a Revolutionary War encampment at the Brunswick Historical Society. He just happened to run into Sean Kelleher, Saratoga Town Historian! Small world!

Great event happening on Friday to open Canal Fest!
05/09/2026

Great event happening on Friday to open Canal Fest!

WHMCC is in need of volunteers, especially docents. If you are interested, please call the museum at 518-238-0809 or ema...
05/09/2026

WHMCC is in need of volunteers, especially docents. If you are interested, please call the museum at 518-238-0809 or email us at [email protected]. Have a great weekend :)

Author and editor Jim DeVoe will discuss his new book "Fathers and Sons: A Tip of the Hat" on Thursday August 27th at 6 ...
05/08/2026

Author and editor Jim DeVoe will discuss his new book "Fathers and Sons: A Tip of the Hat" on Thursday August 27th at 6 PM. Tickets are $10 at the door. Light refreshments will be served. The talk will take place on the museum's porch (weather permitting).

Our annual wine and cheese tasting is coming up on Friday June 12th at 7 PM! Admission is $15 and includes a complimenta...
05/08/2026

Our annual wine and cheese tasting is coming up on Friday June 12th at 7 PM! Admission is $15 and includes a complimentary hand etched wine glass 🍷 🧀

Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors Presentations will be portraying Dolley Madison and discussing her life and times at...
05/08/2026

Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors Presentations will be portraying Dolley Madison and discussing her life and times at the museum on Wednesday August 5th at 6 PM! Tickets are $10 at the door. Light refreshments will be served.

Local author and historian Marie Danielle Annette Williams will be speaking about her upcoming book at WHMCC on Wednesda...
05/08/2026

Local author and historian Marie Danielle Annette Williams will be speaking about her upcoming book at WHMCC on Wednesday July 29th at 6 PM! Tickets are $10 at the door. Light refreshments will be served.

05/08/2026

Special thanks to the 2nd regiment Albany county militia/schuylers company NY provincials who performed a musket demonstration at the opening of our new exhibit, Waterford: Crossroads of Revolution, last night!

Address

2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY
12188

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+15182380809

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