Above: Pam Cooley.
Hanford Mills Museum has named Pamela Cooley and Charlie Zimmerman “Volunteers of the Year.” Cooley was recognized for her work interpreting cooking and home life in the John Hanford Farmstead, and Zimmerman was noted for his work caring for and interpreting the Museum’s engines and mechanical equipment.
“We are so grateful for Pam’s and Charlie’s dedication. Their efforts have enriched visitors’ experiences here at Hanford Mills,” says Liz Callahan, the Museum’s executive director. ”We are fortunate to have such a talented pool of volunteers to support and advance the Museum’s mission.”
She noted that the Museum welcomes new volunteers for special events, like the Miller’s Harvest Festival and Folkways Fair on October 13 and the Ice Harvest Festival on February 1. Those interested in volunteering at Hanford Mills Museum can contact Kajsa Harley, 607.278.5744, kajsa@hanfordmills.org.
About Hanford Mills Museum
Hanford Mills Museum is open 10 am – 5 pm, Wednesdays through Sundays, and on holiday Mondays through October 14. Hanford Mills Museum is located at 51 County Hwy. 12, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 and 12, in East Meredith, NY, 10 miles from Oneonta and 15 miles from Delhi. Children 12 and under are admitted free, as are Museum members. The admission fee for adults and teens (13-64) is $8.50; and for senior citizens, $6.50. AAA and military discounts are available.
As one of only a handful of operating water-powered mills, Hanford Mills Museum has earned a place on both the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places. The mission of Hanford Mills Museum is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore connections between energy, technology, natural resources and entrepreneurship in rural communities with a focus on sustainable choices.
For more information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607.278.5744.
Below: Charlie Zimmerman.
