Watervliet Historical Society

09/08/2021

Book Signing "Watervliet Historic Images" by author and local historian, Don Rittner. This collection of images over the centuries brings to light some of the people, events and institutions that made Watervliet an important and early manufacturing center in the Capital District. Mr Rittner has graciously volunteered for a book signing at the Watervliet Historical Society Museum, 1501 1st Avenue on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 7pm.

Books are available now at the Museum, Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 4pm as well as during the signing event. Price $29.95 plus $4.00 shipping if necessary. To order send a check ($33.95) to Watervliet Historical Society PO Box 246 Watervliet, NY 12189

Book Signing "Watervliet Historic Images" by author and local historian, Don Rittner. This collection of images over the centuries brings to light some of the people, events and institutions that made Watervliet an important and early manufacturing center in the Capital District. Mr Rittner has graciously volunteered for a book signing at the Watervliet Historical Society Museum, 1501 1st Avenue on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 7pm.

Books are available now at the Museum, Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 4pm as well as during the signing event. Price $29.95 plus $4.00 shipping if necessary. To order send a check ($33.95) to Watervliet Historical Society PO Box 246 Watervliet, NY 12189

08/28/2021

Hello Watervliet! I am trying to identify the couple on the left in this photo. My parents; Patrick/ bud/ Jake Donlon and Ella Wickware are on the right. This photo is likely from about 1947. Does anyone have a clue? Thanks.

08/11/2021

The Watervliet Historical Society will be closed for vacation the week of August 15, 2021 and August 22, 2021. We will reopen on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

08/06/2021

Grand Theater, 3rd Ave between 24th and 25th Street.

Grand Theater, 3rd Ave between 24th and 25th Street.

08/06/2021

1826 map of the town of Watervliet. At that time Washington was between what is now 6th and 8th Sts. Gibbonsville was located between what is now 8th and 15th Sts and West Troy was located between what is now 15th and 26th Sts.

1826 map of the town of Watervliet. At that time Washington was between what is now 6th and 8th Sts. Gibbonsville was located between what is now 8th and 15th Sts and West Troy was located between what is now 15th and 26th Sts.

08/06/2021

07/28/2021

New Collection Items | Hart Cluett Museum

Construction of the Menands Bridge

The Hart Cluett Museum recently acquired a wonderfully dynamic photographic collection, documenting the construction of the Menands Bridge.

07/21/2021

A reminder we are going to put on a display for Halloween if anyone has any Halloween or fall decorations they would like to donate they would be greatly appreciated. You can drop off any decorations at the Museum at 1501 1st Avenue in Watervliet.
We are open Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A reminder we are going to put on a display for Halloween if anyone has any Halloween or fall decorations they would like to donate they would be greatly appreciated. You can drop off any decorations at the Museum at 1501 1st Avenue in Watervliet.
We are open Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

06/09/2021

Hurst Harbor Center in Waterford, N.Y.
Invite you to join us to learn about one of the most famous man-made bodies of water in the world-
THE ERIE CANAL-THE REVOLUTIONARY IDEA OF ITS TIME

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
*IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL*
WHEN: JUNE 11, 2021
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
WHERE: HURST HARBOR VISITOR CENTER
ONE TUGBOAT ALLEY
WATERFORD, NEW YORK 12118
REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON: CALL (518) 801-4517 *CAPACITY LIMITED*
VIRTUAL PROGRAM REGISTRATION : https://snc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx
Our speakers, Chris Callaghan along with his children, Mary and John will present a short history of the canal itself and Waterford’s role in canal business; current harbor festivals and the weekly farmers’ market; and a description of canal traffic and today’s boaters, who come from all over the world. There will be a slide show. . ….Don‘t miss it!

05/22/2021

Photos from Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway's post

05/13/2021

The Watervliet Historical Society Museum located at 1501 1st Avenue has officially reopened both the Museum and adjoining church with many displays for your enjoyment. Hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm or by appointment. Come in and learn the Rich History of the City of Watervliet, Erie Canal, Arsenal, Meneely Bell Foundry and much more. Museum Telephone Number is (518) 272-0715.

04/15/2021

Membership | Troy Irish Genealogy Society

Membership | Troy Irish Genealogy Society

Find Your Troy, NY area ancestors, Irish or Not! DONATE/JOIN & OTHER WAYS TO HELP   TIGS MEMBERSHIP Please help support our many projects. All transcribers are volunteers, but material (research materials we donate to the Troy Public Library Genealogy room), computer equipment and annual web hostin...

04/06/2021

Timeline Photos

The Erie Canal is one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America. On 4/14 at 1 pm, join us for our webinar, "The Erie Canal - Resources Available at the New York State Library," where librarians will present an overview of the Library's collection including maps, music, images, broadsides, diaries, laws & regulations, journals, books, and NYS agency reports.

Register for the webinar using Zoom: http://ow.ly/VTL650E8ICX

04/04/2021

Happy Easter!

The winning number for the Easter Raffle is 2038576. If you have the winning ticket you can claim the prize at the museum “Wednesday, Thursday or Friday 11:00 to 4:00.

03/27/2021

Photos from Canal Society of New York State's post

02/25/2021

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02/15/2021

The Watervliet Historical Society is hosting a visit with the Easter Bunny the Saturday before Easter.
If you have any Easter decorations you don't need we could use them to decorate the North Reformed Church next to the Museum.
We can use ribbon, Silk flowers, Easter baskets, grass, grape vine wreaths (even if they are decorated for other holidays, we can always repurpose them).

if you have any you can call Tom Ragosta at (518)428-2605 or Marylou at (518-944-4436 for an appointment to drop off at the Museum or call for pickup. Thank you!

The Christmas with Santa was a success because of your donations so we decided to do Easter with the Easter Bunny for the Children of the city.

02/11/2021

The Watervliet Historical Society is putting on a visit with the Easter Bunny for the kids of Watervliet.
If you have any Easter Decorations you are not using would you like to donate them for the display.
Silk flowers, ribbon, grape vine wreaths (if they have any other holiday decorations on them we can repurpose them), easter bunnies, baskets, etc.
if you have any you can call Tom Ragosta at (518)-428-2605. you can call for an appointment for drop off at the museum ( 1501 1st Avenue) or call Tom for pick-up.

12/05/2020

Rensselaer County puts gangster

Rensselaer County puts gangster "Legs" Diamond historic court files online https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Rensselaer-County-puts-gangster-Legs-Diamond-15770437.php

The hunt for notorious gangster and bootlegger John T. “Legs” Diamond’s criminal...

12/02/2020

You may know something about the battles, but what about AFTER the smoke cleared and the armies departed???

Join us for another episode of #ExpertsNextDoor

11/07/2020

Let's get personal . . .

10/31/2020

Photos from Martin Van Buren National Historic Site's post

10/01/2020

Downtown Troy's First Bridge Over The Hudson: A Short History - New York Almanack

https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2020/09/troys-first-bridge-green-island-covered-railroad-bridge/

We think of covered bridges as rural remains of a by-gone era, but in the early days of railroading, these were the cutting-edge of civil engineering.

09/01/2020

Ziti Sausage and Meatball Dinner Sponsored by Watervliet Historical Society and Albany County Legislature Bob Beston

08/01/2020

Foreman & Clark factory. Before becoming Tek Hughes it was a textile factory called foreman and Clark.

07/30/2020

Lemon Club

07/30/2020

The First Presbyterian Church , 23rd Street and 9th Avenue hosted the children from the Fairview Home on Sunday mornings.

07/29/2020

old Albany ,Troy, and Watervliet Bus.

07/29/2020

Ted's Fish Fry , Watervliet.

07/25/2020

State Bank of Albany at the southwest corner of 19th street and Broadway

07/24/2020

Open Trolley made by the J. M. Jones Company in West troy. The trolley is parked in front of the plant which was located in the vicinity of Red's field, Port Schuyler.

07/24/2020

Tek Hughes , 6th ave

07/23/2020

1918 Big Gun Shop - Watervliet Arsenal.

07/22/2020

Ammunition Wagon and Chests manufactured during the Civil War at the Watervliet Arsenal.

07/22/2020

The Watervliet Arsenal employed about 500 children during the Civil War.