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Our Mission Statement:
The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum preserves and teaches the history of how people of the North Country of New York lived and how earlier technologies and events helped shape their lives. History comes alive through demonstrations, interpretive displays, living history and collections among historical and exhibit buildings. Smaller historical organizations have an opportunity to create their own programs and facilities. The Museum supports the region’s tourism. It is directed and operated almost entirely by volunteers.
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The Museum had its most challenging yet successful year in 2021. Activities were made possible by a lull in the COVID episode and by following rules for gatherings. Masks were worn as needed, personal separation maintained, hands washed. and temperatures taken. In addition to our regular open days, the annual Spring and Fall Shows, and Pumpkin Patch Party, the Museum hosted the County Chamber of Commerce’s second Crafts, Food, and Wine Festival and a great Civil War Weekend in cooperation with the County Historical Association. The Museum also began construction of a Print Shop, and the relocation of the Nevin Memorial Church from Lisbon. Work continues at the Log Cabin and Wood Shop.
The Museum is a 501(c)(3) education corporation provisionally chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. It is operated by an all-volunteer organization. Even with its remarkable volunteers, more will be needed this year. Anyone with an interest in history, preservation of the region’s past, and having great fun will be welcome.
Explore Our Most Recent News Posts
SLPEM Spring Exhibition / Gathering of the Orange June 9-11, 2023
In June the SLPEM held its annual Spring Exhibition along with the Gathering of the Orange Allis-Chalmers Tractor Show (GOTO). Many volunteers showed up to help throughout the weekend! We had a full schedule all 3-days with live demonstrations at the Saw and Shingle Mills, along with at the Blacksmith Shop. A quilt show was
Tractor Parade June 2023
The June Show Tractor Parade had lots of different tractors this year with members of the Gathering of the Orange joining in! Below is a video of the parade and some photos. https://youtu.be/bvIPUTfXZSQ
2023 Board of Trustees
On Saturday February 18th the Museum held its Annual Members Meeting. Exiting Trustees are Bob Marshall, Andrea Castle, and Dave Gibson. The museum wants to thank them for their hard work and dedication to the museum and help while serving on the board. New Trustees are Aaron Gravelle, Terry Tiernan, and Ted Ritzko From
Womens Skillet Toss Sign Up June 11, 2023
Attention Ladies!! It is almost that time of year again where we host our annual Womens Skillet Toss! Come on out on June 11th to the St Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum Old Time Spring Exhibition/GOTO Show and try something fun and exciting! Get yourself signed up now! Entry to the Skillet Toss is FREE!
Leon Goolden Interview
Kelsey O’Shea, granddaughter of Barb Fisher, met with Leon Goolden and put together these great videos for us! Thank you for these Kelsey! The link below will take you to one other video from our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/slpowermuseum/videos/pcb.5854420974623388/863182618126173
John Castle donation to Fort Tribute
SLPEM Museum member and volunteer John Castle recently provided Fort Tribute with photos and the history of three of his relatives, who served in regiments from St. Lawrence County. These are now added to our collection of local men, along with a brief history of each for visitors to learn more about the people behind