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Visit historic Whitehall this Fall
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Where to Go •What to Do •What to See Skene Manor The historic Skene Manor is located on Skene Mountain in Whitehall. The property was the site of the home of Whitehall’s founder, Philip Skene (the town was originally named Skenesborough) and New York State Supreme Court Judge Joseph H. Potter. The manor is open for tours and lunch from noon until 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Luch is served in the tea room and free tours are given and a gift shop is available. For more information, visit skene-manor.org or call 499-1906.
Skenesborough Museum The Skenesborough Museum is located on Skenesborough Drive off US Rt. 4 in Whitehall. In the museum, there are a number of exhibits, including a diorama of the Skenesborough Shipyard, artifacts from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War, the keystone of Philip Skene’s house and a porcelain doll collection. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Call 499-1155.
The Bridge Theater Since the bridge that housed the Bridge Theater was closed, the company has been in several facilities and will now be housed in the former Whitehall Armory in 2012. On Aug 11, at 7:30 p.m., Cabaret Artist Kathy Beaver will perform in “I’m Flyin” On Aug. 18, at 2 p.m., join the Jonathan Newell Trio for “Chamber Music at the Armory” and on Aug. 25 the Ann Duncan’s Kid Show will put on “The Planet Fractonia” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 4992435.