State History

This article originally appeared on the D&H Canal Museum website.

In December 2015, the Society acquired the historic Depuy Canal House in High Falls (formerly the site of John Novi’s renowned restaurant), with financial assistance from the Open Space Institute of New York City (OSI), and the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation (OPRHP).

This massive stone structure--which dates from 1797—remains a remarkably intact example of 18th century commercial architecture. Once preservation work on the building is completed, it will house our redesigned museum. Here, visitors will be transported back in time, as they wander within these walls that talk. The new museum adjoins the Society’s Five Locks Walk—the trail that allows visitors to view the physical remains of the canal—a juxtaposition that will create a richer experience for guests. Read more...