Frederic Remington (b. 1861 in Canton, NY d. 1909 Ridgefield, CT) was one of the most famous artists of his time. He brought images of the Old West to the public on the pages of magazines and later in bronze. The Museum’s collection also includes Remington’s look at Northern New York and his beloved norther wilderness with oils and sketches. Remington enjoyed his time in the North Country. So, in May of 1900, Frederic and Eva Remington purchased a summer home at Ingleneuk. Ingleneuk is an island in the St. Lawrence River in New York. Across from Ingleneuk is Singer Castle, which Remington painted in 1907.

Remington produced over 3,000 signed paintings and drawings and 22 different subjects in bronze. It was in 1895 that Remington produced his first bronze, The Broncho Buster.

Frederic Remington died at the age of 48 from complications of appendicitis. After his passing his wife, Eva, moved into the historic Parish Mansion which houses the collection. The Remington Art Memorial opened on July 19, 1923 in the historic Parish Mansion.