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Old Stone Fort Museum & Schoharie County Historical Society

Local History Museum at the site of a Revolutionary War battle. A 1772 church fortified in 1777 and attacked in 1780 during the Revolutionary War.
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Now a museum for over 125 years. Thousands of artifacts in six historic buildings include a fire engine built before George Washington was born and Schoharie's first automobile! The museum is open daily May through October!

09/05/2026

Today is International Charity Day! A day to celebrate the spirit of giving and the power of communities coming together to make a difference.

At the Old Stone Fort Museum, we’re reminded that our shared history is built not only through the past, but through the people who give their time, talents, and support to strengthen their communities today.

Whether it’s volunteering, supporting a local organization, preserving history, or simply lending a helping hand, every act of kindness matters.

If you’d like to support the Old Stone Fort Museum and help us preserve our history for future generations, you can learn about all the ways you can contribute here: https://theoldstonefort.org/get-involved/

Thank you for helping us keep our history alive! ❤️

09/04/2026

DuMont Television Set

This 1946 television set was used in the study of the Hon. F. Walter Bliss in his River Street home in Middleburgh. It was during this same year when the DuMont Television Network was formed. Prior to that, in 1938 Allen Balcom DuMont manufactured and sold the first all-electronic television set to the public. Donated by Margaret Nethaway Bliss, Widow of the late Hon. F. Walter Bliss.

Thank you Matthew Avitable for adding this to the newspaper. This picture was sent by Clay Edmunds.

09/03/2026

Old Stone Fort Construction Supervisors

Jacob Bartholomew and Philip Schuyler both played crucial roles in the construction of the church that would eventually become the Old Stone Fort. Bartholomew was a Master Stone Mason and overall supervisor of this building’s construction. Schuyler was a Master Carpenter who supervised the carpentry and joining. His father was Johannes Schuyler, the first Reverend for this church building.

Thank you Matthew Avitable for adding this to the newspaper. This picture was sent by Clay Edmunds.

09/02/2026

🍂🚚 FALL FESTIVAL FOOD TRUCK ANNOUNCEMENT - PART ONE! 🚚🍂

The countdown to our Fall Festival is on, and you know what that means… FOOD TRUCKS! 🍴

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, from 11 AM - 6 PM for a full day of fall fun, and of course plenty of delicious food!

We’re kicking off our food truck announcements with FOUR amazing vendors:

🌶️ A & S Spice on Wheels
🍧 Kona Ice
🍔 Sass Squash
🧋 Ye Olde Bubble Tea and More

And this is just PART ONE! 👀 We have even more food trucks coming your way, so stay tuned for the next announcement!

Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and come hungry!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 11 AM - 6 PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/01/2026

For National Honey Month, we’re buzzing about an important part of Schoharie County and Mohawk Valley history! 🐝

In 1919, the Mohawk Valley produced 446,185 pounds of honey, a remarkable amount compared with New York State’s total production of 3,223,329 pounds. The figures show just how significant the Valley was as a honey producing region.

Here’s the breakdown by county:
🍯 Oneida - 24,678 pounds
🍯 Herkimer - 59,532 pounds
🍯 Montgomery - 146,388 pounds
🍯 Fulton - 11,657 pounds
🍯 Schenectady - 29,782 pounds
🍯 Schoharie - 173,148 pounds

At 173,148 pounds, Schoharie County led the Valley in total honey production! Montgomery County, however, was the greatest honey-producing county when considering its area.

So the next time you enjoy a spoonful of local honey, remember: beekeeping has a sweet and surprisingly significant history right here in the Schoharie Valley. 🍯🐝

This information is from Vol. II, pp. 1505-1525 of History of the Mohawk Valley: Gateway to the West 1614-1925, edited by Nelson Greene (Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1925).

08/31/2026

🎶🍂 LIVE MUSIC AT OUR FALL FESTIVAL! 🍂🎶

We’re excited to announce the first live musical group joining us for our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3rd - The Rubber Band! 🎺🪗🎻

Get ready for an afternoon of toe-tapping Cajun/Zydeco music under the Big Tent, as The Rubber Band takes the stage from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM!

The Rubber Band has been bringing their unique blend of Cajun and Zydeco music to audiences throughout the region since the mid-1980s. The group features members Jack DuPont on accordion/vocals, Clemens McGiver on bass/vocals, Jon Mix on drums/vocals, Chuck Matteson on percussion/vocals, Kristina Johnson on saxophone, Larry Mazza on guitar/vocals, and Tom White on fiddle, mandolin/vocals.

🎵 The Rubber Band
Saturday, October 3rd | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
145 Fort Road, Schoharie, NY 12157 | Under the Big Tent

🎟️ Admission
Adults: $10
Children 17 & under: FREE!
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring the family, grab a spot under the tent, and enjoy some great live music while celebrating the season!

08/30/2026

🍂 Volunteers Needed for Our Fall Festival!

Our 4th Annual Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 3rd, and we’re looking for some awesome volunteers to help make the day a success!

The festival runs from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and we have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Whether you can help for a few hours or stay for the whole day, we’d love to have you!

We’re looking for help with:
🔨 Set-Up
🚗 Traffic & Parking
🎟️ Admissions and Check-In
🛍️ Vendor Assistance
🗑️ Keeping the Grounds Clean
🎨 Craft Stations
🧹 Take-Down/Clean-Up

No special experience is required - just a willingness to help!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please send us a message and let us know what area you’d be interested in helping with and what hours you’re available.

Come be a part of making this year’s Fall Festival a great one! 🎃

08/29/2026

To***co S***f Boxes

S***f is a powdered to***co mixture that is sniffed or inhaled through the nose. Its popularity began in England during the 17th century. It was popular around the world during the 18th and mid 19th centuries.

S***f boxes became a symbol of wealth, and their strong scent caused olfactory blindness (loss of a sense of smell). As a result, perfumes rose in popularity. There was also an etiquette to using s***f. One had to be careful not to inhale too loud while doing this as that could lead to excessive sniffing which was bad manners.

Thank you Matthew Avitable for adding this to the Schoharie News (Mountain Eagle affiliate)! This picture was taken and sent by Clay Edmunds.

08/28/2026

Lutheran Church Weathervane

This weathervane was on top of the first Schoharie Lutheran Church from 1750-1796.

Thank you Matthew Avitable for adding this to the Schoharie News (Mountain Eagle affiliate)! This picture was sent by Clay Edmunds.

08/27/2026

Not a view you get to see every day! 👀

From atop the tower of the Old Stone Fort, we caught this unique perspective of the cemetery below, with the beautiful Schoharie Valley stretching out beyond it. A rare glimpse of a place steeped in history, from a vantage point few get to experience.

Address

145 Fort Road/P. O. Box 171
Schoharie, NY
12157

Website

http://theOldStoneFort.org/

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