CANTON -- In cooperation with state and federal guidelines for addressing the coronavirus pandemic, The TAUNY Center, 53 Main St., has been closed since March 16 and will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen.

Effective April 5, the TAUNY staff will go on furlough until normal operations are once again possible.

TAUNY’s major annual spring fundraiser has been postponed. Like all non-profits, the organization seeks support as it weathers the shutdown and prepares for the promised reopening of The TAUNY Center and resumption of programs across the region.

Despite the postponement, the TAUNY Board of Directors is working to secure resources to bring TAUNY’s services provided by staff and volunteers back to the public as soon as possible. Those able to make a donation now to the organization's spring fundraiser and to a relaunching fund may do so at tauny.org/support or by mailing a check to TAUNY, 53 Main St., Canton 13617.

When The TAUNY Center reopens the public will once again be able to visit the St. Lawrence County Barn Quilts Exhibit which opened Feb. 29 and is scheduled to close on Oct. 24.

The official opening of a new digital exhibit featuring recipients of TAUNY’s North Country Heritage Awards will also occur later this year.

Although The TAUNY Center is currently closed, the organization invites the public to join them in a virtual community on Facebook and Instagram where TAUNY will be making regular posts.