Interactive displays in Fayetteville, New York

The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation, located at 210 East Genesee Street in Fayetteville, New York, is a museum and dialogue center dedicated to bringing the important suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage back to her rightful place in history. Founded in 2000 by Sally Roesch Wagner, the leading authority on Gage, the foundation offers facilitated visits where visitors can explore the center at their own pace, interact with exhibits, and share their own insights and ideas. The center features an exhibition of handmade commemorative plates celebrating amazing women, including one of Matilda Joslyn Gage, created by local artists Jen Gandee and Lucie Wellner. This exhibition will be on display through Spring 2024, made possible by the Statewide Community Regrants Program of the New York State Council on the Arts.

Welcome to the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park, a captivating museum nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, New York. Located at 6975 Cedar Bay Road, our museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of the Erie Canal and its pivotal role in shaping the economic and cultural landscape of the United States. Explore our engaging exhibits that chronicle the canal's construction, operation, and the profound impact it had on the communities it touched. With interactive displays and historical artifacts, visitors of all ages can discover the innovative engineering and the vibrant stories of the people who lived and worked along the canal.