Goodsell Museum

05/25/2026

Memorial Day ~ honoring those who gave their lives so that this nation might live.
Two of our local boys died while is service :
William Covey WWI
Fred Pashley WWII.

05/20/2026

It's that time of year! Have you been spring cleaning? We're asking for your help with our upcoming fundraisers. (The On-line Auction will be Thursday July 9- Tuesday July 14. Our Annual Garage Sale will take place Friday, Sept 11 & Saturday, Sept 12 9 AM - 4PM) Your support is very appreciated!

04/23/2026

We are thrilled to announce the release of our newly published book The History of Blitz Buggy! If you are a local history buff and/or a firefighting enthusiast you'll want a copy! All proceeds of sales to benefit the Goodsell Museum.

02/24/2026

A few of the historic photos included in the Town of Webb Historical Association Calendars from the late 70's early 80's, as promised! Do you recognize these places around town?

02/21/2026

A patron recently came across these gems: historic calendars published by yours truly ~ The Town of Webb Historical Association! These are from the late 70's and early 80's and each month depicts an old time picture and description. Treasures for sure! We'll try and post some of the pictures included in the calendars.

02/04/2026

We’re famous!

Fun weather fact - the lowest recorded temperature in New York State is -52° and occurred twice and both in the month of February!

The first was Stillwater Reservoir on February 9th, 1934. The second was Old Forge on February 18th, 1979. Mercury thermometers freeze at -40°!

01/05/2026

Sharing a new website for all you local history buffs from Noel Sherry featuring Twitchell Lake. Thanks Noel!

"Our Twitchell website is dedicated to the history of one of the highest settled lakes in the Adirondack Mountains, featuring camps and hotel histories on a lake map, articles and news clips on a history timeline, and features for our settlers and guides, trails and monuments, flora and fauna, summer events, commitment to "Forever Wild," and much more …"

This website highlights one of the highest settled lakes in the Adirondacks, a wilderness gem, featuring camp and hotel histories on a lake map, articles and news on a historical timeline, and features on our early settlers and guides, unique plants and animals, trails and monuments, commitment to c...

11/19/2025

sharing from Local NY History page!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BdsnngFFK/

09/16/2025

Shout out to Mike Farmer for capturing our 2nd Annual Little Mo and Blitz Buggy Truck Muster! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FnWFL3vDA/

09/12/2025

Today is the day! The 2nd Annual Little Mo and Blitz Buggy Truck Muster! Stop on by the Forge Motel Knoll to view these iconic and historic firetrucks. Vote for your favorite! There's a Special Pictorial Cancellation Event too...A temporary postal station, staffed by the Old Forge Post Office, will be available on-site at the Truck Muster on the Forge Motel Knoll from 11am – 2 pm. The cancellations are free. There will be commemorative stamped envelopes for sale or bring your own stamped envelope to be cancelled.