In the morning we will visit the Arkell Museum, Canajoharie, with its newly expanded exhibition space and remarkable Beech-Nut Archives of the early 20th century. Bartlett Arkell, founder and first President of Beech-Nut Packing Co. had a large collection of American paintings which were originally exhibited in a gallery attached to the Canajoharie Library. The new addition, which opened September of 2007, features works of many distinguished artists including paintings by Winslow Homer and sepia toned photographs by Arthur Drooker as well as Mohawk Valley history memorabilia.

After lunch we travel to Fort Klock, St. Johnsville to a living history museum devoted to 1700s farm life. It includes a house, barn, blacksmith shop and schoolhouse. 

Noon Meal:  will be a hot and cold buffet at the Mercato Italian Restaurant in Canajoharie. The menu includes a chicken dish cooked with lemon juice & wine, lasagna, home made Italian bread, a vegetarian eggplant dish, apple dessert and beverages coffee, tea and water. 

Departure  9:00 a.m. from rear parking lot of the Wesleyan Church, 75 Grace St., Northside, Waterford. Approximate return time 5 p.m

Cost:  $70.00 for not-yet members and $65.00 for current members. Includes parking, motor coach transportation (Wade Tours), admission fees, guided tour and lunch. 

Paid reservations must be in by September 22, 2008

Call in reservations to Emily Wilson, 518-237-7122. 
Please make checks payable to:  Waterford Historical Museum and mail directly to:

Emily Wilson, Treasurer
26 Columbus Ave.
Waterford, N.Y. 12188

All Day Trips sponsored by the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center are educational and benefit the Museum's operating costs.

Thank you for your support!