Van Alstyne Homestead Society of Canajoharie

Van Alstyne Homestead Society of Canajoharie The Van Alstyne Homestead Society is volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the building and collections of the c. 1730 Van Alstyne homestead.

Open every Saturday - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Admission for guided tours: adults - $5.00 per person, and $3.00 for children 5-10 years of age. Memberships are available at $25 per year, with special members' programs and privileges.

11/28/2025

The VAH would like to wish a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend to our visitors, community, general members, volunteers, and descendants. We are always thankful for your help and support. Thanks again for always supporting a locally run 501(c)(3). 🙏👍😊

11/23/2025
Thank you to President Terry Master, Vice President Chris Dillon, and Trustees Rita, & Joan for helping to prep & facili...
09/20/2025

Thank you to President Terry Master, Vice President Chris Dillon, and Trustees Rita, & Joan for helping to prep & facilitate the new gutters for the homestead.

07/19/2025

The VAH would like to thank its visitors and guests for always supporting all-volunteer run museums. 🙏👍 Also, many thanks to all of the docents that help us keep the VAH open to our visitors during the spring and summer months. 🙏👍
We hope everyone continues celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, and the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal this summer.
The VAH is open every Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

07/01/2025

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06/18/2025

The VAH will be celebrating Juneteenth for the 5th year on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The guest lecturers will be presenting on abolitionists, the Underground Railroad, and Union soldiers. The first presentation will be presented by VAH President Terry McMaster and will be about the Union soldiers from Cherry Valley, NY that served during the Civil War at Gettysburg, PA. Our Keynote speaker, Montgomery County Historian, Kelly Y. Farquhar will present on the importance of the Underground Railroad on the emancipation of slavery. Her presentation will focus on the Underground Railroad in Canajoharie, NY, and the homes used by the abolitionists that aided the freedom seekers (slaves) in their quest for freedom. Admission is $10.00. Light refreshments will be available.

04/26/2025

Town hall meeting:
Saturday, April 26th at 4 p.m., 42 Moyer St. in Canajoharie.

Blake Gendebien is campaigning to represent NY-21 in the next Congressional election. Blake is a second-generation dairy farmer from Lisbon, NY.
Please join Blake, at this town hall meeting, here at the Van Alstyne Homestead.

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42 Moyer Street
Canajoharie, NY
13317

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