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Moose & Wolves
Moose & Wolves is a wood carving and painted wood sculpture by Benjamin N. Raino of Whitehall, where Washington County touches Lake...

Todd DeGarmo
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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1864 Schuylerville Paper Mill Explosion
"A fearful boiler explosion" occurred in Schuylerville some 158 years ago, according to an 1864 issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated...

Todd DeGarmo
Mar 22, 20223 min read
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Warford Davis, Local Track Star
John Warford Davis (1903-1989) was born in North Granville, Washington County, NY on 17 March 1903 to John Boyd Davis (1862-1926) and...

Tisha Dolton
Mar 19, 20222 min read
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Barn-Quilt-Inspired Metal Work
This 4 x 4 foot wood-framed metal work is custom designed and handcrafted by James Gonzalez of Farmhouse Forge in Potsdam, NY. It was...

Todd DeGarmo
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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Henry's Star
Henry's Star is a Barn Quilt, 4 x 4 feet in size, designed and hand-painted on a wooden board by Ruth McWilliams. It was commissioned by...

Todd DeGarmo
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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Riverbowl III
We're very excited to announce our most recent acquisition for our permanent Folk Art Collection – Riverbowl III by Serena Kovalosky of...

Todd DeGarmo
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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