Welcome to the Town of Webb Historical Association
and the Goodsell Museum
Goodsell Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM or by appointment: 315.369.3838
The Town of Webb is a premier travel destination in the heart of the Fulton Chain of Lakes district along the Moose River in New York's beautiful six-million-acre Adirondack State Park. The Town of Webb Historical Association (TOWHA) preserves our region's rich history and shares our stories.
In 1995, TOWHA inherited the Robert Goodsell property on Main Street, and began operating The Goodsell Museum a beautiful, restored turn-of-the-century Victorian home and
carriage house, centrally located in the village of Old Forge. The Goodsell Museum has six rooms of exhibits, with a feature exhibit that changes annually. Remaining exhibits are updated or rotated at whim. We have an extensive and growing research library and we provide educational and recreational opportunities for all ages throughout the year.
Admission is free and we are open year-round!
TOWHA Summer 2025 Events
At the Goodsell Museum
Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28
9AM - 4PM
Upstate Numismatic Services
Buying Coins & Jewelry
by appointment: 315-733-4961
July 10 - July 14 (online)
Annual Benefit Auction
ADK Asset Auctions
(Pick-up Saturday, July 19)
Friday, July 11 | 9AM - 4PM
TOWHA @ the OF Farmer’s Market
201 North Street, Old Forge (more info)
Friday, Sept 5 & Saturday, Sept 6
9 AM - 4PM
Garage Sale
Saturday, September 12 | 4PM
Fire Truck Muster
Summer Talks
Thursdays @ 5 PM
at the Old Forge Library
220 Crosby Blvd
July 10 | Dr. James Shaw
Historical Diseases from a Modern Perspective: The Adirondack Experience
July 17 | Ed Pitts
Sketching in the Adirondacks in 1851:
artists Jervis McEntee & Joseph Tubby
July 24 | Ron Patterson
Oneida Indian Culture
July 31 | Dennis Webster
Best Haunted Evidence of
the Ghost Seekers
August 7 | Bill Blunden
Society for the Preservation and
Appreciation of Antique Motor
Fire Apparatus in America
(SPAAMFAA)
August 14 | TBD
TBD
August 21 | TBD
TBD
August 28 | Rev. Noel Sherry
The Great Nelson Lake Train Wreck
Walking Tours
Info to come!
TOWHA Research
Research is available by appointment only during our regular business hours. Materials in the collections do not circulate, however photocopies of most documents or photos are available at a reasonable cost. Donations are always appreciated.
To make an appointment, call 315.369.3838.
Is there something we can help you find?
We're happy help! Call us, or make a research request
using the form below:
The library includes:
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ADK History & Classics
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Periodicals & Newspapers
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Reports
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Special Collections
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Maps & Guidebooks
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Photos and Postcards
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Manuscripts, and more