Die-cast Model Aircraft

Die-cast Model Aircraft

The museum was pleased to have on display a fine collection of metal die-cast model aircraft with designs from the 1930’s and on. Sleek racers from the 1930’s are included along with models of WWI and WWII airplanes. Some notables are the B-24 Liberator...
The Monument Ice Harvest

The Monument Ice Harvest

In 1901, W. E. Doyle and Thomas Hanks leased the lake known then as the State Reservoir. Wm. Doyle owned the land on the east Side of the lake. They built the original icehouse with a short chute to carry the ice from the lake. It was known as “Hanks and Doyle...
Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

The Museum presents an exhibit of hand carved & painted birds. These Birds of a Feather are meticulously detailed, life-size and presented in a natural setting and pose. Many are seen in the local Tri-Lakes area. Master Carver, Howard Miller has given us the...
Fashionable Style

Fashionable Style

The Vaile Museum, in honor of the 25th anniversary of our being located in the Vaile Library/Museum building, has presented the community with a fashion show comprised of period clothing from the 1880’s up through the 1960’s. The show took place on June...
Yule Log Festivities

Yule Log Festivities

An old English custom, The Yule Log Celebration was brought to Palmer Lake by Lucretia Vaile and Miss Evalena Macy in 1934. They sent for a splinter of the Lake Placid, NY yule log and the first event was held in a local home. Fifty persons went on the hunt for the...
Patches From The Past

Patches From The Past

A wide variety of needlecraft artworks including quilts, embroidery, and tatting. Our pioneer homemakers spent a great deal of time creating these works of art for the entire families use and enjoyment. The items on exhibit are truly heirlooms, made in the past for...