Skenesborough Museum and Heritage Area Visitor Center

Skenesborough Drive (off Route 4)
Whitehall, NY 12877
518-499-0716/1155

Whitehall's Main Street has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Museum reflects the rich history of the town. Collections include toys, tools, railroad and canal memorabilia, and Revolutionary War artifacts.

Whitehall (Skenesborough) was settled in 1759 as an early trading center, and saw British and French activity during the French and Indian Wars. Its harbor was the first aggressive action of the Revolution in New York State, when Benedict (remember him?) Arnold's men took possession of a schooner which became the first ship of the U.S. Navy . The first U.S. ships were constructed here and sailed with Arnold in 1776 to Lake Champlain, where the fleet's action at Valcour Island slowed British advances by a critical year.

This canalfront development includes lengthy new seawalls with boat utilities, large park, watercraft launch, and general recreation area - a beautiful addition to a graceful colonial waterfront town. All in walking distance of Amtrak, the town center, and Lake Champlain!