American Art at the Arkell Museum

Does a mountain have a spirit? Is there magic in the woods? Do the waters speak? Are the winds guiding us? Does nature heal? According to local history and Saratoga folklore, the answer is yes.

Ghost stories may or may not be true. That is up to the imagination. On the other hand, the essence of greatness, triumph, tragedy, and healing that the people who have made the history of Mount McGregor are very much real and tangible. Anyone who has visited the overlook on Mount McGregor can attest to experiencing this sense of a generous healing spirit.

The distinctive profile of Mount McGregor was formed by glacial advances and receding as part of the Adirondacks. The mountain’s acreage overlaps the towns of Wilton, Moreau, and Corinth and creates a dominant presence in all three. It is one of the main peaks in the