Civic Center, 2 Park Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-6910

Welcome to Potsdam Public Museum, Potsdam, N.Y.

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Friday, May. 11th, 2012

The Cecilie Garden is located in Lehman Park, SUNY Potsdam, just south of the village of Potsdam on the Raquette River. It was established by SUNY Potsdam students in 2003.  In 2005 UShare, a church-wide social action project of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton, began assisting the students.

The UShare Project, which is run by the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton, strives to improve access to nutritious, locally grown food for... MORE

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The Potsdam Public Museum was founded in 1940 and is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of local history. The Museum is a department of the Village of Potsdam, supported by the Town of Potsdam and governed by an independent board of trustees.


Hours: Open 10 am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday and Open by appointment for group tours - call(315) 265-6910.

 

Currently on Exhibition:

 


Ellie Uffer, Friend of the museum, past trustee and volunteer, passed away last week and will be greatly missed. Calling hours are Tuesday, May 15th at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood from 4-7, with a prayer service at 7pm.




Potsdam High School Mega Reunion planned for August 10, 11, and 12th- Friday , Saturday and Sunday.

A large reunion is in the works for students who attended Potsdam High School takes place this August. It will include a block party on Market Street, receptions, parties and dances. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the website; pcsmegareunion2012.com and information is available on face-book.

The reunion kicks off on Friday afternoon form 1-5pm, with an exhibit at the museum titled: NOSTALGIA featuring, fashions and music from the 1960s. Prepaid participants may pick up their packets. The public is invited to view the exhibit!

 


 

War of 1812 Uniform:

Worn by Shubel Clark of Canton. Enlisted in the Detached Militia, Ogdensburg. September 1812


 

Potsdam People:

 

An exhibition of local individuals who made personal contributions making Potsdam what it is today. They include: Benjamin Raymond, Thomas S. Clarkson, Julia Crane, Linda Richards, Hervey Thatcher and Capt. Thomas Hickey and Helen Hosmer.


 

Counting Sheep:

 

This exhibition highlights an early barn loom found near Potsdam in the 1970s along with spinning and weaving tools. On display are spinning wheels, wool coverlets and blankets, a selection of carders for cleaning wool, and knitted items. There is an area devoted to flax growing and linen production in the North Country; as well as many fine examples of homespun linen sheets and clothing.