Clare Bailey Chapel
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The Clare Bailey Chapel was the Methodist Church in Averill, the famous "Red Keg" of lumbering days.
It was believed that the original building belonged to the Wright & Ketchum Lumber Company. A small but dedicated group of people raised enough money to convert the building and the church opened it's doors in the summer of 1891. The last service was held in 1959.
In 1960 the building was purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Clare Bailey. It was given to the museum in 1979 and restored in 1981. It has become a favorite spot for present day weddings.