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explore jefferson valley history
jefferson valley museum
Season 28: Open May 27 through September 15, 2023
Tuesday through Sunday
Membership Form
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Walk of Names Form
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Memorial Donation Form
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Upcoming events
28th Season Opening
Saturday, May 27, Noon to 4 PM and Tuesday through Sunday until September 15th.
Frontier Days Tour
Fri. & Sat. July 28 & 29, 2023
Offered three times (two on Friday, one on Saturday) to the historic Tebay cabin, Cardwell and the South Boulder (Cardwell) cemetery.
History of Waterloo
Book by Ron Hunt - now available at the museum office or contact Ron Hunt
$25.00 each (if mailed, postage is $5.00 for media mail or $10.00 for Priority)
Video of Ron's April 2022 History of Waterloo talk also available at the museum office for $10.00)
Antique Appraisals
June 10, 2023 at the Museum from 10 AM to 2:00 PM- APPRAISAL AND HISTORY OF ANTIQUE FIREARMS with retired geologist Christopher Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt has over 50 years experience restoring 18th and 19th century firearms. Program is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. A donation of $5 is suggested. The museum will be open on the 10th from 10 AM to 4 PM.
September 9, 2023 - Evaluation of antique items and jewelry with an internationally known appraiser.
More details to be posted soon.
Ghost Walk History Tour
Walking tour of central Whitehall coming in October. Will start and end at the Star Theater. Ticket will include tour and movie. Details will be released later in the year.
Date/Times TBD
About the Museum
The main building is the red barn, orginally constructed in 1914 as a dairy. Over the decades, it fell into disrepair and would have been lost had a dream of local citizens not seen it's potential to become a great place to house the rich history of our valley. The barn, purchased by Basil and Tene Brooke in December 1950, was given by them in 1991 for the museum. With the help of volunteers, the barn was restored to its former glory and opened in 1995. Over the years, an addition was added to the barn, a blacksmith shop brought in, and the Jardine building constructed. More than 10,000 artifacts are on display. Photos, old newspapers, and a variety of documents are available for viewing and research. The museum continues to be operated by volunteers and relies on donations, memberships and grants to cover expenses and improvements.
