Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Next General Membership Meeting Monday, May 29th at the Park Pavillion. Online Membership Renewal / Application linksJoin the Chamber | About the Chamber | Contact Us | Home The Skenesborough Museum The Skenesborough Museum The Skenesborough Museum, established in 1959, tells the story of the origin of Whitehall (originally called Skenesborough), dating back to 1759. whitehallchamber.com. The museum, whose collection contains over four thousand items, is located in a 1917 canal terminal building. The main exhibit is a 16 foot diorama of the 1776 shipyard, including the home and other commercial structures of Whitehall's founder, Philip Skene. Gondola in Skenesborough Gondola in Skenesborough Ships built in Skenesborough, under the command of Benedict Arnold, played a vital role in delaying the British invasion, earning Whitehall the designation "Birthplace of the U.S. Navy." Kids play in the Skenesborough MuseumThe Champlain Canal is featured among the center's exhibits, along with Other exhibits center around Whitehall's role in the story of the War of 1812 and the Champlain Canal, including displays of early firefighting equipment, examples of area architecture, antique farm and home implements, buel spoon, doll and railroad artifacts. As well as, a place for the kids to play in a wooden boat and dress up! Skenesborough Museum (518) 499-0716 Open: Mid-June to Labor Day, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Labor Day to mid-October, Saturday, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.; Sunday, noon-3 p.m. $2 admission charge Where is Whitehall, New York? Featured Event Lock 12 Motorcycle Tour Americade 2006 June 5th - 10th Guided Premium Tour New York Breakfast & Canal Locks: Ride to a de-licious all-u-can-eat country breakfast at a Rathbuns real maple sugar house: scrambled eggs & bacon, homefries, pancakes, french toast, sausage, OJ, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Then a short ride to the famous Champlain Canal for a scenic cruise on a sight-seeing boat. Experience going up and down the 15 ft rise of Lock 12 in Whitehall, NY. Optional free tour: Lock 12 and Skene Manor (gothic castle). Approx. 80 miles Round-trip. Doorprizes from sponsor: Whitehall Chamber of Commerce About the Chamber Membership Benefits Advertising Options Member's Directory Application Visiting Whitehall Places To Stay & Eat Directions & Maps Things to See & Do Calendar of Events Relocating to Whitehall Schools & Churches Contact the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Whitehall History The Birthplace of the U.S. Navy The Lure of Whitehall Click for Whitehall, New York Forecast Browse Members by Category Design by: design on the web E-mail DeWebSign Washington County, NY Washington County Tourism Association Skene Manor Proud Members of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Last updated on: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Quick Links: Home | Visiting Whitehall | Relocating to Whitehall | Whitehall History | Contact