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— The Foyer —

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Visitors enters the museum through the beautiful foyer. Please sign the guestbook and take a brochure. We have a few special items available for purchase.

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Civil War Log

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One of the unique features in the foyer is the glass-encased log you can see as you enter. The details about its origin and why it is under glass is explained in a letter, which is found in a frame hung on the glass case.

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Original Deed to Gouverneur

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Hanging in the Museum Foyer, is the original deed to Gouverneur Township. It was given by Gouverneur Morris to James and John Parker on October 1, 1808.

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If you click the photo, you can magnify for a closer look. The handwriting is faded from the years and isn't very readable, which is why it is often covered in a black felt cloth, to protect it.

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White marble texture with natural patter

30 Church Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642
315-287-0570  |  315- 323-2654

Contact the Museum

Open from 1:PM - 3:PM on Wednesdays.

Open on Saturdays by appointment.
(Call Joe Laurenza at 315-323-2654
for a Saturday appointment.)

Masks and social distancing is encouraged. — Admission is always free. —

We welcome donations; make your check payable to "Gouverneur Museum."  

The museum has stair chairs to the exhibit floors for accessibility.
Wifi is enabled throughout.

© Gouverneur Museum and Historical Association

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