The “future face of America” that Thomas Jefferson spoke of in 1817 when writing to New York State Governor and Erie Canal champion DeWitt Clinton was one of the internal improvements that would transform the early American Republic. He congratulated Clinton on the progress of a canal “…in a state wise enough to see that the common interest is individual interest, and rich enough to pursue it." George Washington had also received encouragement from Jefferson for his Potomac Company canal project but both Clinton and Washington were confronted by major obstacles in their efforts to connect the eastern waters to the new westward expanding nation. Both were successful in the long run in changing the political, economic, and physical landscape of the nation; just in different ways.

Join David Brooks, the Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, as he looks at the similarities and differences between DeWitt Clinton and George Washington as they navigate the waters of internal improvements in early America.

We are pleased to present our free HISTORY SERIES events on September 22, October 24, and November 3 each sponsored by Kinderhook Bank.

Admission to this program is free, and donations are welcome. For more information, call (518) 673-2314 or email Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley.

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

The 2018 theme for Museum Day is WOMEN MAKING HISTORY: Trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation & culture. In honor of this, Arkell Museum staff and volunteers will be on hand on the 22nd to celebrate the women artists in our collection with guided tours and hands-on art activities.

To get your ticket, for more information on Museum Day, and to see other participating museums, visit the Smithsonian's website!

Join artisan Beverly Cornelius and make a small round pumpkin shaped basket that will be perfect for Trick or Treating!

This basket has a twined round 7” base that is then woven with a continuous weave technique into a slightly rounded shape to 7” tall. Students will be able to choose from a variety of wire, leather, or Shaker tape handles to finish their basket. The workshop takes place over both Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00. This class is limited to 8 participants, so RSVP soon!

Cost:
Materials Fee (paid directly to Beverly Cornelius day of): $15.00 per student plus the price of the handle chosen; $3.00 for wire, $5.00 for leather or Shaker tape.

Workshop Fee: $75 for Members, $95 for non-members.

Workshop Special! Buy a new Membership when you register for this workshop and receive a 20% discount on your membership:

Individual Membership
Free Regular Admission to the Museum
10% discount in the Arkell Shop
Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities
Invitations to Member events
Fine-free Library borrowing for items returned on-site
Reciprocal membership to any Empire State Reciprocal Museum member institutions

Dual Membership
All Individual benefits for two adults

Family Membership
All Individual benefits for members of a household

Visit our Membership page to learn more about the benefits of membership at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library.

Register via Paypal below or over the phone by calling (518) 673-2314 x 113. For more information, contact Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley.