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Schoharie Co Hist Soc

Schoharie County History Subject Of Virtual Talk

February 19, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

They May Have Found James Tanners LegsThe Old Stone Fort Museum and the Schoharie County Historical Society have announced a virtual talk with local author and historical society member Peter Lindemann, set for Thursday, February 25th. [Read more…] about Schoharie County History Subject Of Virtual Talk

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc

Folk Art Kicks Off Old Stone Fort Lecture Series

January 12, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

painting of Schoharies Old Stone Fort Museum Complex by local folk artist John WilkinsonThe 2020 Lecture Series at the Old Stone Fort Museum is set to kick off on Saturday, January 18 at 2 pm when local folk artist John Wilkinson presents an artist’s talk, exhibition and sale in the Badgley Museum Annex. [Read more…] about Folk Art Kicks Off Old Stone Fort Lecture Series

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Folk Art, Folklore, Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc, Schoharie County

Old Stone Fort Museum Names New Director

October 24, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Melinda McTaggart stands outside the Old Stone Fort MuseumThe Old Stone Fort Museum and Schoharie County Historical Society Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Melinda McTaggart as the new business manager and museum director.

Ms. McTaggart officially took the helm of the museum on October 7th, filling a position which was vacated by the retirement of long-time director Carle Kopecky in November of 2018 and filled by temporary acting director and museum curator Daniel Beams through the first part of 2019. [Read more…] about Old Stone Fort Museum Names New Director

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc

Schoharie Co Historians Meeting At Green Wolf Brewing

October 20, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

old stone fort museumThe 2019 Schoharie County Historical Society Fall Membership Meeting has been set for Sunday, October 27 from 2 to 5 pm at the Green Wolf Brewing Company located at 329 Main Street in the village of Middleburgh.

The 2019 membership meeting follows the 130th Anniversary Year of the Old Stone Fort Museum and Schoharie County Historical Society, a season marked with new leadership, numerous new and returning events, expanded outreach and new initiatives. [Read more…] about Schoharie Co Historians Meeting At Green Wolf Brewing

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Middleburgh, Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc

Featured Collection: Harold Toles’ Schoharie County Photos

September 13, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

harold toles a sentimental journeyHarold Toles took a lot of pictures. If anything big happened in Schoharie County from 1948 to 1984, Toles was probably there with his camera.

The Old Stone Fort Museum Research Library has more than 150,000 of his negatives in its collection, as well as 13 notebooks recording a description of each shot. [Read more…] about Featured Collection: Harold Toles’ Schoharie County Photos

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Featured Collections, Historic Preservation, Old Stone Fort, Photography, Schoharie Co Hist Soc, Schoharie County

Some Old Stone Fort Preservation History

September 8, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

old stone fort museumTogether, Schoharie County and the Schoharie County Historical Society operate and steward the Old Stone Fort as a museum and programming space in the village of Schoharie.

Visitors and guests can peruse local artifacts and history or take in a public program, experience the grounds, and view the historic buildings at the Old Stone Fort complex. [Read more…] about Some Old Stone Fort Preservation History

Filed Under: History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Grants, Historic Preservation, Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc, Schoharie County

Catstock: Peace, Love and Whiskers at Old Stone Fort

August 18, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

catstock logoThe Schoharie County Historical Society and the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley (ASSV) have announced a celebration of all things cats, Catstock, a day of peace, love and whiskers, set for Saturday, August 24th from 10 am to dusk at the Old Stone Fort Museum in Schoharie.

Held on the heels of the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Catstock 2019 will feature live performances by area bands throughout the day, plus food vendors, local artisans, informational booths, purveyors of cat and pet themed items, face painting, children’s games and activities, raffles and more. [Read more…] about Catstock: Peace, Love and Whiskers at Old Stone Fort

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: animals, Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc, Schoharie County

A Benedict Arnold Letter That Changed History

August 15, 2019 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Engraving of Benedict Arnold by HB Hall

On October 9th, 1777, Nathaniel Bacheller, a militia adjutant from New Hampshire, wrote a letter to his wife, Suzanna. It was discovered by historians when it appeared on the auction site eBay this past winter and was sold to an unknown buyer for $2,925. A digital copy was downloaded and a transcript of the letter was made before it went to join the buyer’s private collection.

What the letter holds is a first-hand, historically unbiased account of the conversations, command decisions and field actions of General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold during the ongoing 1777 Battle of Saratoga. [Read more…] about A Benedict Arnold Letter That Changed History

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: AmRev, Battle of Saratoga, Benedict Arnold, Military History, Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc

Musicians of Ma’alwyck Performance in Schoharie

June 9, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Musicians of MaalwyckOn April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States of America.

The Schoharie County Historical Society will celebrate the 230th Anniversary of that inauguration with a special performance by the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, on Saturday, June 15 at 7 pm at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church. [Read more…] about Musicians of Ma’alwyck Performance in Schoharie

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: George Washington, Music, Schoharie Co Hist Soc

Schoharie Co Historical Spring Meeting at Old Stone Fort

April 22, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

old stone fort museumThe Annual Schoharie County Historical Society Spring Program Meeting has been set for Sunday, April 28 at 2 pm at the Old Stone Fort Museum, located at 145 Fort Road in Schoharie. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Following a brief business meeting in the museum’s Badgley Annex, meeting participants will then be invited to tour the Old Stone Fort Museum and receive an update on the site’s progress over the last 12 months. [Read more…] about Schoharie Co Historical Spring Meeting at Old Stone Fort

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Old Stone Fort, Schoharie Co Hist Soc, Schoharie County

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