Christmas in Schoharie
The holiday season will be in full swing during the village-wide Christmas in Schoharie event on Saturday, Dec. 3 sponsored by the Schoharie Fire Department. The Old Stone Fort Museum will take part in the festivities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a holiday market, craft demonstration, live music, traditional Dutch and American snacks, wassail, and a visit from Sinterklaas himself!
During the event, children and their families will be able to hear stories told by Sinterklaas, learn about the traditional Dutch holiday, St. Nicholas Day, try their hand at the customary art of German paper cutting known as scherenschnitte and discover the similarities and differences between Sinterklaas, Santa, St. Nicholas Day and Christmas.
In addition to meeting Sinterklaas and learning about St. Nicholas Day, visitors will also be able to enjoy homemade treats while browsing unique, local, and historically themed gifts in the museum store. Store highlights include Dutch and German-themed Christmas decorations and gifts, local honey and maple products, regional history books, wooden and traditional toys, natural stone jewelry, and other unique gifts perfect for the history enthusiasts on your list!
Browse additional treasures made by a wide array of local artisans, including the hand-woven creations of Sarah Sherman, soy wax candles, decorations, and pillows by Kari Shafer, maple products, and local honey from Earl VanWormer and hand-turned bowls, vases, and MUCH MORE!
Book lovers will love the selection of titles provided by Black Dome Press and local author Dana Cudmore will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book!
Guests are also invited to visit the historic Hartmansdorf House, located at the heart of the museum complex, and sample traditional wassail, witness historic open-heart cooking, and take in the sights and smells of a colonial home during the holiday season with 18th century historic interpreter Chris Osinski. Volunteer Jim Sparks will also be pulling out fresh, hot, and crusty baked goods from the beehive oven. You won’t want to miss it!
Finally, don’t miss your chance to win one of several raffle items in support of the historical society and its numerous projects! Tickets will be available at the Old Stone Fort on the day of the event.
