Old Stone Fort Museum & Schoharie County Historical Society

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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!

🍂 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🍂We hope you’ll join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 PM for the Schoharie County Historica...
10/20/2026

🍂 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🍂

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 PM for the Schoharie County Historical Society’s Fall Membership Meeting at Serious Brewing!

Come enjoy an evening of good conversation, community, drinks, and light fare while catching up with fellow members, friends, and history enthusiasts. We’ll also hear updates from the Board about our recent activities, current projects, and exciting events and programs coming up.

Whether you’re a longtime member or simply interested in Schoharie County’s history, everyone is welcome! Come hear what’s happening at the Society, learn about what’s ahead, and connect with others who share a passion for preserving and celebrating our local history.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Serious Brewing | 116 Caverns Rd, Howes Cave, NY 12092

Free and open to the public, we’d love to see you there!

10/19/2026

UPDATE - Power has been restored and we are open!

Due to a power outage this morning, the museum will be closed until power is regained. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Who Knew the Schoharie Valley Had So Many Dark Secrets?We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchase...
10/19/2026

Who Knew the Schoharie Valley Had So Many Dark Secrets?

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased tickets and came out to join us for our very first Haunted History Tours! We are so grateful for the support, enthusiasm, and interest you showed in exploring the darker side of our local history.

Our tours were created to bring the haunted tales, eerie legends, and spooky stories of the Schoharie Valley to life, sharing the history, mysteries, and local lore that make our area so unique. From stories passed down through generations to the unexplained happenings and chilling legends connected to our local communities, there is so much fascinating history waiting to be discovered right here in our own backyard!

As this was our first year offering the Haunted History Tours, we are incredibly pleased with how things went and are excited about the possibilities for the future. We hope to continue growing and expanding the tour in the coming years, uncovering more local legends, exploring additional stories, and finding new ways to share the rich and sometimes eerie history of the Schoharie Valley with all of you.

We also want to hear from YOU! Do you know of a local ghost story, a haunted location, an unusual historical event, or a spooky tale that has been passed down through your family or community? We would absolutely love to hear them! Your input and knowledge of our local history could help us discover even more stories worth sharing.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make our first year such a success. Your support means so much to us, and we look forward to continuing to explore the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes downright spooky history of the Schoharie Valley together.

This is only the beginning… and who knows what stories we might uncover next?

🎃 Trick-or-Treat at the Fort! 👻Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the museum! Join us on Saturday, Octo...
10/18/2026

🎃 Trick-or-Treat at the Fort! 👻

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the museum! Join us on Saturday, October 24th, and Saturday, October 31st, from 10 AM to 4 PM for Trick-or-Treat at the Fort!

Costumed trick-or-treaters and their accompanying parents will receive FREE admission during event hours. Explore the museum complex as you go from building to building collecting candy, treats, crafts, and other Halloween goodies along the way!

Put on your favorite costume, bring the family, and join us for a fun-filled Halloween tradition at the fort. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃🍬

Cannon BallOn October 17, 1780, this cannon ball struck the back of the lower fort (now the Old Stone Fort) right below ...
10/16/2026

Cannon Ball

On October 17, 1780, this cannon ball struck the back of the lower fort (now the Old Stone Fort) right below the roof. The damage to the roof can still be seen today. The cannon ball itself was discovered in 1830 during a roof restoration. The wood which was hit by the cannon ball was taken down in 2006.

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

Glass TombstoneDaisy Schoolcraft was 4 ½ years old when she died. The Schoolcraft family of Central Bridge ran a glass f...
10/15/2026

Glass Tombstone

Daisy Schoolcraft was 4 ½ years old when she died. The Schoolcraft family of Central Bridge ran a glass factory and dedicated this monument to their daughter’s memory. In 1960, vandals knocked over her tombstone, causing it to shatter. It was put back together and donated to the Old Stone Fort Museum.

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

🎉👻 WE HAVE A WINNER! 👻🎉A huge congratulations to our lucky Paranormal Investigation Raffle Winner!Our winner has scored ...
10/14/2026

🎉👻 WE HAVE A WINNER! 👻🎉

A huge congratulations to our lucky Paranormal Investigation Raffle Winner!

Our winner has scored two tickets to our SOLD-OUT paranormal investigation event! We hope she is ready for a night that is hopefully filled with unexplained activity and a few spooky encounters along the way!

A BIG thank you to everyone who entered our raffle and everyone who purchased tickets. Your support means the world to us, and we’re so excited to share this paranormal adventure with everyone attending!

And of course, a special congratulations to Anastasia on her win! We can’t wait to have you join us for this unforgettable night of paranormal investigating!

Step into the shadows of the past on an evening filled with mystery, legends, and ghostly tales as you experience Schoha...
10/11/2026

Step into the shadows of the past on an evening filled with mystery, legends, and ghostly tales as you experience Schoharie’s history after dark.

Join us for our Haunted History Tours, where guides will lead visitors through The Old Stone Fort and several other historic buildings on the property. Along the way, you’ll hear tales from Schoharie’s darker history, as well as stories of eerie encounters and unexplained happenings reported over the years.

Admission:
Tickets: $20 per person (tickets must be purchased in advance)

Our Friday Event is now sold out.

Purchase tickets for Saturday here: https://theoldstonefort.square.site/product/haunted-history-tour-saturday-october-17th/3PNKUWAFDZ7U3S5CCA6UNUYW?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

This tour contains adult content and is not recommended for children under 12. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional Details:
The tour starts at 7PM and lasts approximately 2 hours and will include about ½ mile of walking.

Reservations are required. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot and join us for an evening of history, mystery, and things that go bump in the night!

Civil War Non-Regulation CanteensThese canteens were purchased from third party vendors and were often of a higher quali...
10/10/2026

Civil War Non-Regulation Canteens

These canteens were purchased from third party vendors and were often of a higher quality than their regulation counterparts. It was common for a soldier to purchase, be given, or find a non-regulation canteen on the battlefield.

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

Indenture Dated 1770This document was for the transfer of 100 acres of land between Cornelius Vroman and Peter B. Vroman...
10/09/2026

Indenture Dated 1770

This document was for the transfer of 100 acres of land between Cornelius Vroman and Peter B. Vroman. Notice how the beginning of this letter asserts that it is “the tenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third.” Just six years later the United States declared independence from Great Britain.

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

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

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