Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween Costume Contest

Date: October 31, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: info@arkellmuseum.org
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Heading out to trick or treat on October 31?

Join us first for a Halloween costume contest in the Great Hall of the Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum!

Free, all ages welcome!
Prizes for the winners!
Snacks and candy for all!
Coloring activities too!

Perry Ground: Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator

Perry Ground: Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator

Date: November 19, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: info@arkellmuseum.org
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Join us in the Great Hall on Sunday November 19 for an afternoon with Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator, Perry Ground!

Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been a storyteller and educator for more than 25 years and enjoys teaching people of all ages about the history and culture of Native Peoples. His presentations are inclusive, engaging, and filled with cultural and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy.

Stories from the People of the Longhouse
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Appealing to all ages!

This Storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people and continue to be an important part of Haudenosaunee culture. The Storyteller will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a VERY active stage presence! These stories become interactive as Perry includes volunteer audience members in the stories. This program is also filled with historical information, discussion about the art of storytelling, other elements of Haudenosaunee culture and LOTS of humor. Audiences young and old will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining, and very educational.

These programs are FREE and open to the public.

Perry Ground: Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator

Perry Ground: Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator

Date: November 19, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: info@arkellmuseum.org
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Join us in the Great Hall on Sunday November 19 for an afternoon with Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator, Perry Ground!

Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been a storyteller and educator for more than 25 years and enjoys teaching people of all ages about the history and culture of Native Peoples. His presentations are inclusive, engaging, and filled with cultural and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy.

Re-thinking Thanksgiving – A Native American Perspective on an American Holiday
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Presentation best for 4th grade – adult

This lively presentation gives an overview of the history of this misunderstood holiday, and is based on the only primary source document that chronicles the “First Thanksgiving”. Through an engaging quiz-style presentation, audience members learn accurate and culturally appropriate information about the English settlers at Plymouth and the Wampanoag, the Native people who inhabited that area. Perry discusses the actual events of 1621 in Plymouth, the relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanoag, and how this story became the holiday we know today. The concept of Thanksgiving held by many Native Americans will be emphasized throughout. Although the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) were not present in Plymouth in 1621, connections to their concepts of Thanksgiving will be discussed so audience members can better understand how Native People view Thanksgiving today.

Stories from the People of the Longhouse
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Appealing to all ages!

This Storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people and continue to be an important part of Haudenosaunee culture. The Storyteller will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a VERY active stage presence! These stories become interactive as Perry includes volunteer audience members in the stories. This program is also filled with historical information, discussion about the art of storytelling, other elements of Haudenosaunee culture and LOTS of humor. Audiences young and old will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining, and very educational.

These programs are FREE and open to the public.

Kids and Teens Spooky Perler Bead Program

Date: October 11, 2023
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: info@arkellmuseum.org
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Join us in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for a fun afternoon of making spooky scary (and fun) creatures out of Perler beads.

This is a free program for kids and teens.

Teen Locker Art Craft

Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: canlib@mvls.info
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Bring the tweens and teens and join us as we make art to liven up their lockers!

This is a free program for older kids, teens and tweens.

Gretchen Sorin

Elizabeth Hearn Gleich Dinner & Gallery Tours

Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: canlib@mvls.info
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Join us September 30, 2023, at 3 pm for Arkell Museum’s second annual Elizabeth Hearn Gleich lecture presenting Driving While Black author and scholar Dr. Gretchen Sorin.

Dr. Sorin will examine in depth a number of paintings from the Arkell Museum’s permanent collection through the lens of an historian. She will also sign copies of her book, which is for sale at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Shop.

Lecture
3pm – 4pm

All are welcome to this free event. Arkell Museum admission will also be free to all visitors on September 30th.

Registration for the talk is requested: Gleich Lecture

Dinner & Gallery Tours
5pm – 8pm

Join us after the talk for a fun meet the speaker dinner and private gallery tours! This is a ticketed event with limited seating.

Dinner will be catered by the Black Cat Café in nearby Sharon Springs, NY, and will feature a bountiful buffet of options (including wine). Dinner is a ticketed event with limited seating. Lecture registration is automatic with dinner purchase.

Gretchen Sorin

Elizabeth Hearn Gleich Lecture

Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: canlib@mvls.info
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 110
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Join us September 30, 2023, at 3 pm for Arkell Museum’s second annual Elizabeth Hearn Gleich lecture presenting Driving While Black author and scholar Dr. Gretchen Sorin.

Dr. Sorin will examine in depth a number of paintings from the Arkell Museum’s permanent collection through the lens of an historian. She will also sign copies of her book, which is for sale at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Shop.

Lecture
3pm – 4pm

All are welcome to this free event. Arkell Museum admission will also be free to all visitors on September 30th.

Registration for the talk is requested: Gleich Lecture

Dinner & Gallery Tours
5pm – 8pm

Join us after the talk for a fun meet the speaker dinner and private gallery tours! This is a ticketed event with limited seating.

Dinner will be catered by the Black Cat Café in nearby Sharon Springs, NY, and will feature a bountiful buffet of options (including wine). Dinner is a ticketed event with limited seating. Lecture registration is automatic with dinner purchase.

Kids Concert Series with Gary Van Slyke

Date: December 8, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: canlib@mvls.info
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 106
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Friday, December 8, 11:00-11:45am

Every second Friday of the month, join the Arkell Museum for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out! 

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us. 

This program is sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York. 

Kids Concert Series with Gary Van Slyke

Date: November 10, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: canlib@mvls.info
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 106
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Friday, November 10, 11:00-11:45am

Every second Friday of the month, join the Arkell Museum for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out! 

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us. 

This program is sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York. 

Kids Concert Series with Gary Van Slyke

Date: October 13, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: 2 Erie Boulevard • Canajoharie, New York 13317
Organizer: Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library
Email address: canlib@mvls.info
Phone: 518-673-2314 ext 106
Arkell Museum | Montgomery County

Friday, October 13, 11:00-11:45am

Every second Friday of the month, join the Arkell Museum for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out! 

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us. 

This program is sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York.