2024 History Events in Schoharie County

 October

• October 12, 2pm @ the Weiting Theater in Worcester
  • Rendezvous with Treason hosted by the Iroquois Chapter DAR.  The program gives two of the most intriguing characters in the American Revolution, Major John Andre and General Benedict Arnold, an opportunity to tell their side of the story.  Andre and Arnold are portrayed by Sean Grady and Gary Petagine.  Both men are award winning teachers, performers in plays produced by Drama from the Past, and reenactors with the Living History Education Foundation. 
• October 12, 3pm @ Bunn Mill
  
  • Author Dana Cudmore will present his newly published book “The Cave Electrician’s Widow.”  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• October 12, 3pm @ Creek Trail parking lot off Warnerville Cut-off (County Rte. 29A) in Warnerville
  • Cobleskill Battlefield walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• October 12, 3pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Artist talk with Hannah Claus hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• October 12 & 13 @ Iroquois Museum
  • Porcupine quill embroidery workshop with Jamie Jacobs (pre-registration required).  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• October 13, 2pm @ the Methodist Church in Jefferson
  • The Trial of Major Andre by Gary Petagine and Sean Grady.  It’s September 29, 1780.  Benedict Arnold has betrayed his country in an attempt to surrender West Point to the British.  His accomplice, British Major John Andre, has been captured and faces a military tribunal.  A board of Patriot officers will decide whether he should be convicted as a spy.  You are invited to attend his trial!
• October 19, 10am-4pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Early technology day hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• October 19 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Spooktacular hosted by NYPA.
• October 19, 2pm @ Judd Hall in Jefferson
  • The Capture of Major Andre by Bonnie Dailey and Vic DiSanto.  The program retells the Rev War story of three young Patriot militiamen and their capture of British spy Major John Andre.  Andre’s capture foiled Benedict Arnold’s plot to surrender West Point to the British, thus saving the American cause from likely defeat.  Dr. Vic DiSanto and Bonnie C. Dailey portray militiaman David Williams and his wife, Nancy Benedict Williams.
• October 19, 7pm @ Lily Park in Schoharie
  • Ghost Watch I walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• October 26, 10am @ Bunn Mill
  • Bunn Run hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• October 26, 10am-11am @ Cobleskill Veterans Park
  • Join Cobleskill Town Historian Pete Lindemann as he leads an historic tour of the Village of Cobleskill.  You’ll touch the cannon that almost scalped the judge’s wife in 1864, see the spot where the yeggmen shot Constable Wilson in 1900, and stand on the same stoop as Teddy Roosevelt in 1914.  Meet at Cobleskill’s Veterans’ Memorial Centre Park.
• October 26, 7pm @ Lily Park in Schoharie
  • Ghost Watch II walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.

November

• November 3 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Sunday Movie Matinee hosted by NYPA.
• November 9, 3pm @ Neary Municipal Building
  • Joan Sondergaard will share her experience providing Richmondville information to several authors for publication in their books.  The books will be available.  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• November 10 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Sunday Movie Matinee hosted by NYPA.
• November 17 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Sunday Movie Matinee hosted by NYPA.
• November 22 & 23, 10am-5pm and November 24, 11am-4pm @ Depot Lane
  • 47th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar.  Hosted by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
• November 23, 6pm @ Cobleskill village parking lot on corner of Main & Union Sts.
  • Murder at Union & Main Cobleskill walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• November 24 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Sunday Movie Matinee hosted by NYPA.

December

• December 7 @ the Palatine House ( 102 Warner Hill Rd. Schoharie)
  • Christmas at the Palatine House.  Hosted by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
• December 14 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Holly Jolly Party hosted by NYPA.

Previous Events

• April 6, 10am-1pm @ Schoharie River Center

  • Introduction to blacksmithing course. Participants will forge their own wrought iron hooks. This is a required class to sign up for any other Blacksmithing workshops and to qualify for a shop membership.  Lead by master Blacksmith and artist, Noah Khoury.  Hosted by Schoharie River Center.

• April 13, 2pm-4pm @ Gallupville House
  • History of Beekeeping in the Mohawk Valley program by Bob Muller.  Hosted by Gallupville House.
• April 13, 3pm @ Bunn Mill (or Municipal Building if bad weather)
  • Nick Hanks will relate his experience flying a single engine plane from Sharon Springs to South Africa with his wife Christina.  Hosted by the Richmondville Historical Society.
• April 13, 10am-5pm and April 14, 11am-4pm @ Schoharie Central School
  • Antiques in Schoharie, $7 admission.  Hosted by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
• April 14, 2pm @ Gallupville House
  • Second Sunday Open Mic hosted by Gallupville House.
• April 14, 3pm @ Judd Hall
  • Benedict Arnold Talk.  Hosted by Jefferson Historical Society.
• April 20, 10am @ Middleburgh H.S.
  • Palatines, Weiser, and Mohawks walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• April 20, 10am-4pm @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  
  • Earth Rocks!  Every day is Earth Day! Join us as we celebrate our planet.  Hear from Bill Combs Jr, local expert and Schoharie County Eagle Trail Ambassador, become a mini paleontologist and take part in our new educational fossil activities, explore plant ecosystems in the Biodome, get FREE pollinator seeds & tree saplings, and play the recycling game.  Hosted by NYPA.
• April 21, 12pm @ Conesville Fire House
  • Annual dinner and biennial elections featuring guest speaker Michael Kudish.  Program will be “Can Bogs Teach us History?” emphasizing gleanings from Conesville’s own Bull Hill bog.  $30 includes garlic steak bites, sauteed green beans, oven roasted potatoes, salad, dinner rolls, pasta primavera, shrimp scampi catered by The Horseshoe Cafe.  Beverages and dessert provided by CHS.  RSVP with payment by 4/12 to Lori Gustin, CHS Treasurer @ 134 Beaver Hill Rd. Gilboa, NY 12076 or (607)588-6684.
• April 27, 9am-4pm @ Cobleskill Fairgrounds
  • Schoharie County Historical Society set up at the Maple Festival.
• April 27, 10am @ Covered Bridge Ln. parking lot off Rte. 443
  • Foxestown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• April 28, 4pm @ Middleburgh Winery
  • Schoharie County Historical Society Spring Membership Meeting.
• May 4, 10am @ Municipal parking lot on Spring St. in Schoharie
  • Fountaintown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• May 4, 10am-4pm and May 5, 10am-3pm @ Old Stone Fort
  • “Loyalty Prevailed Over Every Other Consideration.”  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
• May 4, 1pm-4pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Opening reception for outside the box with guest speaker Ian R. Maracle. Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• May 11, 9am-12pm @ Old Stone Fort
  • Cars and Coffee with Dilly Dilly Donuts.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
• May 11, 3pm @ Bunn Mill
  • Work day to prepare the museum for Richmondville Days.  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• May 11, 6:30pm @ Cobleskill village parking lot on the corner of Main & Union Sts.
  • Village of Cobleskill walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• May 14, 6pm @ Conesville Chapel Church
  • Pratt Rock – Past, Present, and Future with Steve Whitesell and Carolyn Bennett.  Hosted by Conesville Historical Society.
• May 18, 10am @ Middleburgh H.S.
  • Middleburgh walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• May 18, 10am-4pm @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Teddy Bear Picnic.  Hosted by NYPA.
• May 18 & 19 @ Iroquois Museum
  • Old style moccasin making workshop with Jamie Jacobs (pre-registration required).  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• May 19, 2pm-4pm @ Gallupville House
  • Second Sunday open mic hosted by Gallupville House.
• May 19, 3pm @ Judd Hall
  • Postcard Collections Talk.  Hosted by Jefferson Historical Society.
• May 21 – June 3 @ Iroquois Museum
  • Cobleskill-Richmondville Student Art Exhibit.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• May 25, 10am @ Creek Trail parking lot off Warnerville Cut-off (County Rte. 29A) in Warnerville
  • Cobleskill Battlefield walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• May 25, 10am-1pm @ Schoharie River Center
  • Introduction to blacksmithing course. Participants will forge their own wrought iron hooks. This is a required class to sign up for any other Blacksmithing workshops and to qualify for a shop membership.  Lead by master Blacksmith and artist, Noah Khoury.
• May 25, 11am and 2pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• May 30, 6pm @ Old Stone Fort
  • Decoration Day.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
• June 1, 10am @ Covered Bridge Ln. parking lot off Rte. 443
  • Foxestown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• June 1, 10am-4pm @ Lasell Hall
  • Who We Were Before We Were Enemies.  Reenactors will be re-creating scenes from a pre- revolutionary war “Schoharie valley” ( 1770-1774). See demonstrations of common trades and arts, peace-time Militia muster, learn about 18th century political issues, fashion, and music. Hands on activities will be available. Our Tavern room will be offering a period inspired noon meal (lunch) for a nominal fee. Decide who you would support, the King of England or the revolutionary government.  Hosted by the Schoharie Chapter NSDAR.
• June 2, 2pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Cobleskill-Richmondville student art exhibit opening reception.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum. 
• June 8, 9am-12pm @ Old Stone Fort
  • Cars and Coffee with the Hardscrabble Coffee Trailer.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
• June 8, 10am-2pm @ 11 Main St. Jefferson, NY 12093
  • History Day.  Hosted by Jefferson Historical Society.  SCHS will be set up as well!
• June 8, 3pm @ Bunn Mill
  • Author Dana Cudmore will give a presentation on his book “Farming with Dynamite.”  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• June 8, 7pm @ Cobleskill village parking lot on corner of Main & Union Sts.
  • Village of Cobleskill walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• June 8 & 9, 10am-5pm @ 130 Murphy Rd. Schoharie
  • 57th Annual Gas Up hosted by the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Pioneer Gas Engine Association.
• June 11, 6pm @ Conesville UM Chapel Church (1295 State Rte. 990V Gilboa)
  • Remembering Conesville Native Carl Stryker and the Twilight Inn Fire with Dede Terns-Thorpe, Town of Hunter Historian.  Hosted by Conesville Historical Society.
• June 15, 10am @ Middleburgh H.S.
  • Middleburgh walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• June 15 & 16, 10am-5pm @ 130 Murphy Rd. Schoharie
  • 57th Annual Gas Up hosted by the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Pioneer Gas Engine Association.
• June 22, 10am @ municipal parking lot on Spring St. in Schoharie
  • Fountaintown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• June 29, 10am @ Creek Trail parking lot off Warnerville Cut-off (County Rte. 29A) in Warnerville
  • Cobleskill Battlefield walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• June 29, 7:30pm @ UAlbany Performing Arts Center
  • The Mush Hole: Truth Acknowledgement, Resilience Dance Performance.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• July 6, 10am @ Covered Bridge Ln. parking lot off Rte. 443
  • Foxestown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• July 6, 11am and 2pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Onota’a:ka (Oneida Nation Dancers).  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• July 13, 10am @ municipal parking lot on Spring St. in Schoharie
  • Fountaintown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• July 13, 2pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Artist talk with Lauren Ashley Jiles/Lou Lou la Duchesse de Riere.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• July 13, 3pm @ Bunn Mill
  • Ginny Schaum from Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail will share with us how this art form came to be and how it’s growing.  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• July 13 @ Jefferson Town Green
  • Jefferson Heritage Day.  Quilt exhibit in the Church.  Blues Maneuver under the tent at 7:30pm.  Hosted by Jefferson Historical Society.
• July 14, 10am-4pm @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Auto Show hosted by NYPA.
• July 20, 10am @ Middleburgh H.S.
  • Middleburgh walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• July 20, 10am-4pm @ West Fulton Fire Department
  • Town of Fulton Historical Society’s Third Annual Vendor Market.
• July 20 & 21 @ Iroquois Museum
  • Metalsmithing and steel sculpture demonstration with Margaret Jacobs.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• July 26 & 27 @ Iroquois Museum
  • Welding and steel sculpture workshop with Margaret Jacobs (pre-registration required).  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• July 27, 9am-12pm @ Old Stone Fort
  • Cars and Coffee with the Hardscrabble Coffee Trailer.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
• July 27, 7pm @ Cobleskill village parking lot on corner of Main & Union Sts.
  • Village of Cobleskill walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• August 2, 5pm-9pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Roots, Rythm, and Ale hosted by Iroquois Museum.  
• August 3, 10am @ Creek Trail parking lot off Warnerville Cut-off (County Rte. 29A) in Warnerville
  • Cobleskill Battlefield walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• August 3 @ Iroquois Museum
  • Stone carving workshop with Tom Huff (pre-registration required).  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
• August 6-11 @ Cobleskill Fairgrounds
  • Schoharie County Historical Society at the Sunshine Fair.
• August 10, 10am @ Middleburgh H.S.
  • Palatines, Weiser, and Mohawks walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• August 10, 11am and 2pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Alleghany River Indian Dancers.  Hosted by Iroquois Indian Museum.
• August 10, 12:30pm @ Bunn Mill
  • Tour of the “Nicholas J. Juried Museum of Jefferson History.”  The tour will be led by Kevin Berner of the Jefferson Historical Society.  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
• August 16-18 and 23-25, 10am-4pm @ Maple Museum (221 Creamery St. Jefferson)
  • JHS Yard Sale Days.  Hosted by Jefferson Historical Society.
• August 17, 10am-4pm @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
  • Touch-A-Truck hosted by NYPA
  • August 17, 6:30pm @ Cobleskill village parking lot on corner of Main & Union Sts.
    • Village of Cobleskill walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
  • August 17 & 18 @ Iroquois Museum
    • Guitar making demonstration with Glenn Hill, Jr.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.
  • August 24, 9am-12pm @ Old Stone Fort
    • Cars and Coffee with the Hardscrabble Coffee Trailer.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
  • August 24, 10am @ Covered Bridge Ln. parking lot off Rte. 443
    • Foxestown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
  • August 31, 10am @ municipal parking lot on Spring St. in Schoharie
    • Fountaintown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
  • August 31 @ Iroquois Museum
    • 41st Annual Iroquois Arts Festival hosted by Iroquois Museum.
  • September 1 @ Iroquois Museum
    • 41st Annual Iroquois Arts Festival hosted by Iroquois Museum.
  • September 14, 10am @ Middleburgh H.S.
    • Middleburgh walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
  • September 14, 5pm @ Bunn Mill
    • Annual meeting and covered dish supper.  Author Jeff O’Connor will be speaking on his three volume book series “Skohere and the Birth of New York’s Western Frontier 1609-1731.”  Hosted by Richmondville Historical Society.
  • September 21, 10am-4pm @ Depot Lane
    • Model Train Show and Sale.  Hosted by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
  • September 21 in Sharon Springs
    • Harvest Festival hosted by Sharon Historical Society.
  • September 21, 3pm @ Creek Trail parking lot off Warnerville Cut-off (County Rte. 29A) in Warnerville
    • Cobleskill Battlefield walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
  • September 28, 10am-4pm @ Old Stone Fort
    • Schoharie County Fall Festival.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
  • September 28, 10am-5pm and September 29, 11am-4pm @ Deport Lane
    • 48th Annual Fall Antiques in Schoharie.  Hosted by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
  • September 28 @ Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor
    • Wildlife Festival hosted by NYPA.
  • September 28, 5:30pm @ Cobleskill village parking lot on corner of Main & Union Sts.
    • Village of Cobleskill walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• October 5, 2pm-4pm @ Old Stone Fort
  • Trunk or Treat.  Hosted by Schoharie County Historical Society.
• October 5, 3pm @ Covered Bridge Ln. parking lot off Rte. 443
  • Foxestown walking tour by Jeff O’Connor.
• October 6, 2pm @ Bunn Mill
  • Schoharie County Historical Society Fall Membership Meeting.
• October 6, 2pm @ Iroquois Museum
  • Opening reception for Unique & Individual: A Portrait of Autism by photographer Angel Horn. Exhibition runs October 5-November 30.  Hosted by Iroquois Museum.