Event is free of charge and catered by
DiPrinzio’s and Coyote Moon
CLAYTON,
New York (May 20, 2015) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s
premier freshwater nautical museum based in Clayton, NY, announced today the
details of its newest exhibits and formal opening reception.
Join
the ABM on Friday, May 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Haxall Building,
located at 750 Mary Street in Clayton, for a reception as we celebrate the
opening of our two newest exhibits – Canoes to Go and Paintings by John Cooper
Upham.
The
event is free and will feature live music by Sam Hopkins, food catered by
DiPrinzio’s, and local wines by Coyote Moon Winery. All are welcome to attend.
About
Canoes to Go
Over
the past century, canoeists have taken advantage of new modes of water
transportation. From collapsible to new age styles made of corrugated plastic,
canoes have evolved and remain one of the most portable means of passage.
Canoes have long been known as elegant and effective on the water, while
typically being lightweight and sometimes even compact.
The
Canoes to Go exhibit, on loan from the Canadian Canoe Museum located in
Peterborough, Ontario, hosts a wide array of canoe styles from throughout the
ages. This fun and interactive exhibit demonstrates how canoes were stowed away
in duffle bags, taken apart and carried in pieces, or even tied alongside an
older model car. In addition, visitors are encouraged to jump into a canoe to
catch a fish or use a foot pump to inflate a cloak.
The
exhibit, which is presented in English and French, is showcased inside the
Dodge Gallery at the ABM.
About
Paintings by John Cooper Upham
The
Paintings by John Cooper Upham exhibit features 25 unique renderings of
historic steamships, or better known as steamers, that used to frequent the
1000 Islands region.
Born
in 1900, Upham spent many of his years summering at the family’s cottage located
near Point Vivian, along the main shipping channel, just outside of Alexandria
Bay. The Watertown native was captivated by the steamers that would pass by on
a regular basis and he began to document the vessels in detailed pastels and
paintings.
Throughout
the era, steamers served as the only means of transportation to island
locations. These ships were known for moving both passengers and freight. By
1910, there were nearly a dozen steamers operating between Alexandria Bay and
Clayton and making several stops at various island communities or the once
majestic hotels. Over time each of the steamers was met with an unfortunate
fate and now their stories live on through Upham’s brilliant work.
About
the ABM
The
ABM, now open daily 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., is home to North America’s largest
antique boat collection with more than 300 boats and over 1,000 boating
artifacts. In addition, the Museum is also host of the longest running antique
boat show, which will celebrate its 51st year this July 31-August 2.
For more information, please visit the Museum’s website at abm.org.
