The Raquette River Oral History Project documented the stories of people involved in or significantly affected by the construction of the hydroelectric dams and powerhouses along the Raquette River, one of the most heavily dammed rivers in New York State. TAUNY partnered with the Raquette River Blueway Corridor Group, the Village of Potsdam, and Watertown PBS to conduct this research, and displayed the findings and accompanying artifiacts in an exhibit at the main gallery space in The TAUNY Center.

This exhibition features the varied and vibrant barn quilts as well as the people, projects, and stories that help make up the growing barn quilt movement in St. Lawrence County.

Blacksmith and metal artist James Gonzalez of Potsdam was commissioned for a 2023 exhibit at The TAUNY Center which was entitled “Inhabited Arabesques.” The installation explored scenes of nature, local wildlife, and folk imagery on large scale metal decorative lamps made from repurposed sheet metal. The pieces captivated visitors with its intricate designs, adding a vibrant new layer to The Center’s ambience and community offerings. The exhibit was constructed and took place during Mr. Gonzalez’s time as a full-time artistic staff member of TAUNY for two years as part of the Tides Foundation Creatives Rebuild New York grant the organization received from 2022-2024.

More than 40 years in the making, the garden was designed as a series of distinct “rooms”. Enjoy a relaxing time exploring the garden which includes a pond with goldfish, rose arbor, formal geometric center garden, and a large rhododendron garden. Get inspired, share ideas

A suggested donation of $10 can be made on our online store, or on site.