By the late 1800s, famous dogs were all the rage. World-traveling “rovers,” mutts trained to act drunk on Vaudeville stages, and the canine film stars predating Rin Tin Tin are just a few of the dog characters who had bigger fan bases than some human celebrities. Historian Kelli Huggins will introduce you to the weird, but true, world of early dog stardom.

This program is free to the public, and donations are welcome. For more information, contact Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley or call (518) 673-2314.

The public is invited to attend a free reception with artists featured in the Arts Factory of Montgomery County on Wednesday, May 27th, from 5 to 7 pm.

The Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library welcome visitors to a show of fine art by the Arts Factory of Montgomery County. The Arts Factory was formed in 2011 and is a non-profit organization whose mission is "To support, encourage and cultivate local artists, artisans and venues of the Mohawk Valley". Paintings and sculpture in the show will be on display Friday, May 18th through Wednesday, August 1st.

For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Galleries or call (518) 673-2314 x 110.

Image credits from top, clockwise: Paul Valovic, Haystacks with Barn; Alexandra Higgins, Alone in the Night Sky; Edward Monk, burl bowl

Join the USS SLATER at Canajoharie Library for a dive into the Battle of the Atlantic! We'll discover why this battle was so important to WWII and USS SLATER.

This presentation is free to the public. For more information, contact Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley or call (518) 673-2314.