Owned and operated by the Town of Clifton Park, New York since 1999.
Restored through the assistance of Community volunteers, Town staff, & New York State grants support.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Friday October 7, 2022 - 7-8:30pm

Join the Tri-City New York Paranormal Society for an evening of paranormal exploration. They will be sharing stories and evidence of possible paranormal activity of this historic tavern. Come live the untold history and hear what the voices from beyond have to tell us!

Friday October 14, 2022 - 7-8:30pm

Join Town Historian, John Scherer, and explore the history of the Erie Canal and its impact on the growth of Clifton Park.

Friday November 4, 2022 - 7-8:30pm

Through the Stereoscope: Time Machine to the 19th Century. This powerpoint presentation will explore
how the invention of three dimensional photography in the mid 19th century enabled the public to view places and events throughout the world. Most families could aff ord a stereoscope and the inexpensive views, becoming the Television of the 19th century.

Friday December 4, 2022 - 7-8:30pm

Catch the Brass Ring: The New York State Museum Carousel. This powerpoint presentation will explore the history of the State Museum’s 1914 Herschell-Spillman Carousel, and it’s acquisition and restoration by the Museum. Learn about how the carousel developed and how it became a mainstay of amusement park rides, and its animals prime examples of American folk art.