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Historical Event: Antique Boat Tour Committee says thanks

Tour Guide Lance Maly with wife Joanne

On behalf of the Town of Webb Historical Association, we would like to thank all the boat skippers and narrators who made our inaugural tour of the Fulton Chain of Lakes on Saturday, September 17 a great success.

We had 15 classic boats and approximately 40 paying guests. We hope we offered an afternoon of value and enjoyment while supporting a great organization.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Rivett’s Marine Service, Dunn’s Boat Service of Big Moose Lake, and Old Forge restaurants Sisters Bistro, Tony Harper’s Too, and Slickers Adirondack Tavern. Continue reading →

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Old Forge Inlet Historical Society hosting Gary Lee program on Sept. 17th

The Inlet Historical Society will present “Memories of an Inlet Ranger” a program featuring Gary Lee, on Saturday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at the Inlet Town Hall.

Lee will discuss his long career as a forest ranger with the NYS Department of Environ-mental Conservation, covering the Moose River Recreation Area and part of the West Canada Lakes area.

From 1966 to 1999, Lee and his family lived at a camp located near the Limekiln Lake entrance to the recreation area.

Among the topics Lee will discuss are his memories of missing persons, forest fires, drownings, land ownership, camp leases and other issues that were addressed during his career.

Now a licensed guide, he is known for his knowledge of plants and wildlife—especially loons and butterflies—bird identification, photography and his experiences as a trapper.

He is a long-time board member of the Arts Center of Old Forge, now View, and was a member of the Adirondack Museum’s Grounds and Garden Group for five years.

His photography has appeared in Adirondack Life magazine, and in 1991 he received the Conservationist of the Year award by the N.Y.S Conservation Council.

His weekly outdoor column, Daybreak to Twilight, appears in the Weekly Adirondack newspaper.

The public is invited. Membership forms will be available for those interested in joining the Inlet Historical Society.

More information is available by calling the Inlet Tourism Office at (315) 357-5501.

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September 18 kayak raffle to benefit Town of Webb Historical Association

The Goodsell Museum is currently selling raffle tickets for a Swift Adirondack 12LT kayak with a carbon paddle and life vest.

The 12’ kayak weighs only 24 lbs. and is made of lightweight black Carbon/Kevlar Fusion.

It is valued at $3,000 and is currently on display at the museum located at 2993 State Route 28 in Old Forge.

Tickets are $5 each and available at the Goodsell Museum, the Old Forge Hardware, Rivett’s Boat Marine, and Over the Moon Hair Salon in Old Forge.

Tickets can also be purchased at Otter Lake Station and Adirondack Groceries in Otter Lake. All proceeds will benefit the Town of Webb Historical Association.

The drawing will be held Sunday, September 18 at the Old Forge Fire Hall during the fire department’s Big Bucks Give-Away Drawing.

More information is available by calling (315) 369-3838 or visit: www.webbhistory.org.

 

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Chris and Diane Gaige in their "Woody Boat"

Doc & Judy Foley join Webb Historical Association to offer Woody Boat Tours

Chris and Diane Gaige in their "Woody Boat"

Old Forge residents Doc and Judy Foley will join the Town of Webb Historical Association in presenting a narrated tour of the Fulton Chain of Lakes aboard antique wooden boats on Saturday, September 17.

The event will begin at 1 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit the Goodsell Museum, home of the Town of Webb Historical Association.

Dunn’s Boat Marine of Big Moose Lake and Rivett’s Marine of Old Forge will each provide a boat, along with many other wooden boats from private individuals.

Each boat will have a driver and a narrator to detail the history of various points of interest along the way.

The tour will last approximately two hours.

The cost is $50 per person for this inaugural event and includes a complimentary drink/beverage of your choice at Sister’s Bistro, Tony Harper’s Too or Slickers at the conclusion of the tour.

Boarding will take place at the Old Forge Pond navigation docks and plenty of parking will be available at the Hemmer Cottage.

Due to limited seating, it is suggested that reservations be made early by calling (315) 369-3838.

No tickets will be sold the day of the event. Rain date is Sunday, September 18.

“We hope people will take advantage of this opportunity to ride in a vintage boat-the way visitors did many years ago-as they learn more about many of the structures that still exist along the shore, as well as the location of historical sites,” said TOW Historical Director Gail Murray.

 

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Inlet Historical sets program for August 10

The Annual Membership Meeting of the Inlet Historical Society be held at the Inlet Town Hall on Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. at the Inlet Town Hall. The evening will also include a presentation on Inlet’s Main Street history.

Charles Herr will begin the evening with a presentation titled, the “Short History of the Short Life of Inlet’s First Theater.”

In addition to his narrative, Herr will present images of the theater as well as its role in Inlet’s and Old Forge’s entertainment history.

Following the presentation, the Society’s membership will vote on Board-approved interim amendments to the By-Laws and Constitution from the past year, and will also elect and meet the Society’s new officers for the next term. All are invited to attend.

 

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Town of Webb Historical Assn. hosts Victorian Tea gathering

The annual Victorian Tea was held Tuesday, August 2, at the Goodsell Museum in Old Forge, home of the Town of Webb Historical Association.

The event began with a skit, “Tea for All”, which was written and directed by Sue Russell of Old Forge.

The performance featured Karen Lee as Mrs. Beatrice Olmstead and Kelly Hamlin as Winifred Shrewbury who enjoyed their afternoon tea while being served by Lani Ulrich, as head housekeeper, Agnes Ruperts, who waited on them and described life in the household to the audience.

Many of those in attendance came dressed in Victorian attire.

Following the skit, tea and finger foods were served on the porch and the lawn as violinist Suzanne Sullivan provided background music.

 

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Postmark Cancellation Event to Commemorate Mail Boat Service

In commemoration of the 110th anniversary of mail boat service on the Fulton Chain of Lakes, the Old Forge Post Office will issue a special postmark cancellation event on Monday, July 25.

Postal personnel will set up a temporary post office under a tent at the Old Forge Lake Cruises boat dock, from noon to 3 p.m. on July 25.

The postal clerk will apply the postmark to any item bearing first-class postage.

The Town of Webb Historical Association will offer a special envelope and post card stamp “cache” with a special hand cancellation.  Continue reading →

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