The Noyes Collection:
A Century of St. Lawrence County Craft
Every textile tells a family story. This collection pairs handmade works from Gary Noyes' ancestors with thorough genealogical research — lace, needlework, and textiles crafted by the women of 19th- and 20th-century St. Lawrence County, preserved by Gary and Carol Noyes in September 2025.
Why see it: You're looking at the actual handiwork of county women from over a century ago — and the family histories that go with each piece. It's local heritage you can see in every stitch.
Census records give you a glimpse once every ten years. Historic city directories give you a year-by-year snapshot of a changing town — who lived where, what they did, which businesses, clubs, and churches filled the streets.
Why see it: Look up the former occupants of your historic home. Trace a local ancestor's career path. Map the long-lost businesses and gathering places that shaped your neighborhood. If your family has Ogdensburg roots, your street is in here somewhere.
Street Smarts: The Stories City Directories Tell
Horwood Stained Glass
From 1881 to the mid-1900s, the Horwood family ran a renowned glass studio right here in Ogdensburg, crafting Victorian-style windows for homes and churches across the North Country and Canada. This display features stunning local windows saved by historian David Martin.
Why see it: Get inches away from brilliant hand-painted details you can't appreciate from a pew — then learn how to spot original Horwood windows still hiding around town today.