Webb: Wired to Wireless, the Goodsell Museum’s new exhibit that will chronicle the technical advances made in the Town of Webb in the last century, will open on Friday, November 29 for the kick-off of the town’s Adirondack Christmas on Main Street celebration.

Along with a touchable display and vintage photographs, the exhibit will include a timeline that illustrates the technological changes brought to the area from electric dynamos, telegraph and gramophones to today’s high-tech means of communication.

“The exhibit will trigger nostalgia for those who have lived through this amazing era of technological changes but should also appeal to youngsters born in the 21st century digital age,” said Kate Lewis, Goodsell Museum director.

Town of Webb Historian Peg Masters will lead a Lectures on the Lawn program at the Goodsell Museum on Wednesday, August 21 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

The subject of the lecture is, “Who Built Dr. Webb’s Railroad?” Masters will explore the construction of the Mohawk & Malone railroad, the men who built it, conditions in the workers’ camp, and the legendary contractors.

The program is free and open to the public, however free-will donations will be accepted.

The Goodsell Museum, home of the Town of Webb Historical Association, is located at 2993 State Route 28, across from the Old Forge Post Office.

More information is available by calling (315) 369-3838.

The Town of Webb Historical Association will host a Victorian Tea at the Thendara Town Hall on Wednesday, August 14. The event will begin at 2 p.m.

This year’s event will follow the theme of Weddings, and all guests are encouraged to bring a wedding photo to share.

The tea will include a wide selection of sweet and savory treats and tea by the pot.

Along with the tea and fare served, there will be a drawing for Seven Days of Decadent Desserts.

Seven lucky people will go home with an invitation to have A Decadent Dessert for Two at an area dining spot.

An assortment of gift items will be on display for silent auction.

Tickets are $15 and reservations are requested by calling (315) 369-3838. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Goodsell Museum.

Antique dealer Mathew Scheidelman will offer antiques appraisals at the Goodsell Museum on Saturday, August 17 from noon to 4 p.m.

The opportunity is sponsored by the Town of Webb Historical Association.

Scheidelman, who has over 34 years experience as an antiques dealer, will appraise up to three vintage or antique items per person for a donation of $10.

He will meet individually with participants to discuss the fair market value, age, and other information about their items.

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Ted Comstock, Adirondack historian, former curator and current “small” boat appraiser at the Adirondack Museum will speak about boat builders Grant, Parsons and Seeber during the Goodsell Museum’s Lectures on the Lawn Series on Wednesday, July 31st.

During the presentation, the museum’s boat collection will also be on display.

Comstock is the broker of over one hundred guideboats, skiffs and canoes and resides in Saranac Lake.

The presentation will be held on the side lawn of the Goodsell Museum at 2:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a chair or blanket. In case of bad weather the lecture will be moved into the carriage barn.

The Goodsell Museum is located at 2993 State Route 28 in Old Forge, across the street from the post office.

More information is available by calling (315) 369-3838.