The Old Stone Fort: Celebrating 250 Years with the Musicians of Ma’alwyck
The Old Stone Fort, a Schoharie icon, was constructed in 1772 as a High Dutch Reformed Church. Throughout its 250-year history, the fort has acted as a place of worship, […]
Decoration Day Ceremony
Prior to Memorial Day, every May 30, the graves of Civil War soldiers were decorated with fresh flowers in what was known as Decoration Day. The Old Stone Fort Museum […]
Rediscovering the Forgotten History of African Americans in Schoharie County: The Final Chapter
The final installment in the Schoharie County Historical Society’s Black History Lecture Series “Rediscovering the Forgotten History of African Americans in Schoharie County” will be held at 7 p.m. on […]
Rediscovering the Forgotten History of Blacks in Schoharie County: Black Families
“Rediscovering the Forgotten History of Blacks in Schoharie County” an educational series led by the Schohaire County Historical Society will continue on Thursday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the […]
Rediscovering the Forgotten History of Blacks in Schoharie County Series Continues
“Rediscovering the Forgotten History of Blacks in Schoharie County” an educational series and book club discussion led by the Schoharie County Historical Society will continue on Thursday, January 20 at […]
Museum Announces Acquisition of New Paintings
The Schoharie County Historical Society is excited to announce the acquisition of two exceptional John Wilkinson original folk art paintings which will be added to the society’s permanent collection. The […]