The Bolton Museum

08/13/2026

Throwback to one of July’s Thursday Nights at the Museum with Charley Witherell. While there is no presentation tonight, our series returns next week for two final sessions on August 20 and 27.

08/04/2026

Join us Thursday August 6 for Sound Interclub Sailboats of Lake George with Reuben Smith of Tumblehome Boatshop. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Sound Interclubs. Join Reuben for a look at these beautiful boats and some previously unseen photographs from their time on Lake George, starting in the 1930s.

07/30/2026

It’s Thursday (Night) at the Museum! Join us tonight at 7pm for “Bolton: Then and Now” with Ronald Alcan & Buzz Lamb. Over the course of two events, three Bolton Central alum (’53, ’58, ’62) share their stories of a community that went from Millionaires’ Row to the 1960s Tourism Boom to today’s 2026 development scene. Doors open at 6:30pm.

07/22/2026

Join us Thursday, July 23 at 7pm for Bolton: Then and Now with Deanne Rehm. Over the course of two events, three Bolton Central alum (’53, ’58, ’62) share their stories of a community that went from Millionaires’ Row to the 1960s Tourism Boom to today’s 2026 development scene. Don’t miss this free event!

07/15/2026

Join us tomorrow, July 16 at 7pm to hear from Charley Witherell about the remarkable story of four siblings whose adventures on Lake George — on water, ice, and snow — made them local legends starting in the 1930s.

Be sure to check out our exhibit featuring vintage photos of epic waterskiing on the lake!

07/14/2026

Last week 40 people joined us to hear Jeff Garry talk about his family’s Roaring Brook Ranch and its heyday. Join us this July 16 for our next Thursday Night at the Museum with The Skiing Witherells featuring Charley Witherell!

07/09/2026

Throwback to last week’s Thursday Night at the Museum. See you TONIGHT, July 9, for Jeff Garry’s presentation on the Roaring Brook Ranch. Swipe to check out our entire summer schedule!

07/08/2026

The Bolton Museum is a sight to see, inside and out! Stop by to explore our museum and grounds next time you’re at Roger’s Park in Bolton Landing. We are free and open daily from 10am-4pm.

07/06/2026

Join us July 9 for our next Thursday Night at the Museum featuring Jeff Garry, former GM of Roaring Brook Ranch: tracing the history of one of the region’s most beloved Western-style dude ranches, from founder Joseph Garry Sr. to more than five decades of summer memories.

07/05/2026