Travel through Warrensburg's history, starting with the last glacial period, which created the mountains, rivers and lakes as we know them. See how Europeans first plundered the land for furs and timber and, following the American Revolution, how Americans from the lower Hudson Valley and New England began to settle in this wilderness frontier and establish new communities.
Blessed with abundant natural resources and ample flowing water for power, these new settlers prospered. Churches and schools were established and local governments formed. Beautiful homes along tree-lined streets were built. Situated as the Gateway to the Adirondack Mountains, travelers found numerous hostelries, which would eventually develop into a robust tourism industry.
Warrensburg is situated along the Schroon River where it plunges into the upper Hudson River. At one time three dams were built to capitalize on this abundant source of power. An early grist mill and sawmill are depicted. The leather tanning industry depended on ample water and the acid from hemlock tree bark, both of which were in abundance.
The growing population in the latter half of the 19th century included many women who learned to use the newfangled sewing machine. Early entrepreneurs saw an opportunity and allied themselves with the New York City garment industry. Huge water powered factories employing both men and women produced hundreds of thousands of shirts, pants and coats well into the 20th century.
All of this is illustrated with photographs, maps and artifacts at the Warrensburgh Museum in individual exhibits arranged chronologically. Additional periodic exhibits delve into selected topics in this town's fabulous history.
The Museum, owned by the Town of Warrensburg, is operated by the Warrensburgh Historical Society. Admission is free. Fully handicap accessible. The museum is open year round: Wednesdays 12-4 pm and Sundays, 1-3 PM, plus Saturdays 11 am-3 pm during June through September.

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