Crandell Theatre

The Chatham Film Club, located in Chatham, NY, is a renowned destination for film enthusiasts. With its historic Crandell Theatre as its centerpiece, the club offers a diverse selection of films, including award-winning features and independent productions. Through its flagship event, FilmColumbia, the club showcases a curated lineup of thought-provoking movies, creating a platform for cultural exploration and cinematic appreciation. With a commitment to preserving the art of film, the Chatham Film Club also offers theater rentals and other programs, providing opportunities for community engagement and support. As a local cultural hub, the club continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of entertainment and artistic expression.Generated from the website

The lovely Greek revival building that houses The Spencertown Academy was built in 1847 as an Academy for the training of young men and women to become teachers. It was founded by Dr. Timothy Woodbridge, who was pastor of Saint Peter's Church across the Village Green from the Academy. Woodbridge was a grandson of Stockbridge preacher Jonathan Edwards and a cousin of Aaron Burr. Woodbridge became blind while studying at Williams College. The money to build the Academy was raised by Dr. Woodbridge from members of the community. The Academy was designed and built by Benjamin Ambler. In about 1879 the Academy became a Union Free School, a two-room schoolhouse for the children of Spencertown grades one through eight. It remained a school until 1970 when the children were bussed into Chatham. In 1972, seeking to save the classic building, a group of concerned citizens and artists formed the Spencertown Academy Society and established cultural center which serves the community with arts events, classes and exhibits, and has also been restoring the building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.