Old Stone Fort Museum & Schoharie County Historical Society

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!

🍂 Volunteers Needed for Our Fall Festival! Our 4th Annual Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 3rd, and we’re...
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! 🎃

To***co S***f BoxesS***f is a powdered to***co mixture that is sniffed or inhaled through the nose. Its popularity began...
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.

Lutheran Church WeathervaneThis weathervane was on top of the first Schoharie Lutheran Church from 1750-1796.Thank you M...
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.

Not a view you get to see every day! 👀From atop the tower of the Old Stone Fort, we caught this unique perspective of th...
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.

On August 26, 1920, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, marking the certification of the 19th Amendment to the United S...
08/26/2026

On August 26, 1920, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, marking the certification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. But the story of women’s suffrage in New York, and here in Schoharie County, began several years earlier.

On November 6, 1917, the men of New York State went to the polls to decide whether women should have the right to vote. The amendment passed statewide, giving women in New York full voting rights. Schoharie County, however, voted against the measure. Despite the county’s opposition, the majority of New York voters supported the amendment, and women gained the right to vote throughout the state.

The struggle did not end there. Women’s suffrage was still not guaranteed nationwide. On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, declaring that the right to vote could not be denied on the basis of s*x. With its ratification, women gained a constitutional right to vote across the United States.

The story of suffrage reminds us that history happens on both the national stage and in our own communities. Schoharie County had its own voice in this historic debate, and its vote provides an interesting glimpse into the attitudes and divisions surrounding women’s suffrage at the time.

This Women’s Equality Day, we remember the long struggle for women’s suffrage and the many women who worked to make their voices heard.



Image: The Cobleskill Index, (8 November 1917) p. 1.

We Want to Hear Your Story!Since 2023, the Old Stone Fort Museum has been conducting oral histories in partnership with ...
08/24/2026

We Want to Hear Your Story!

Since 2023, the Old Stone Fort Museum has been conducting oral histories in partnership with OurStoryBridge, helping preserve the voices, memories, and experiences of Schoharie County residents.

Our growing collection features short audio recordings that capture both local history and personal stories from members of our community. These stories help document the people, places, traditions, and events that make Schoharie County unique.

Have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you!

Whether it's a memory of growing up in the County, a family tradition, a recollection of a historic event, or a story about everyday life, your experiences are an important part of our shared history.

To share a story, email us at:
[email protected]

You can also explore the stories we've collected so far on our website.

Every story shared helps preserve the rich history of our community and ensures these memories are passed on to future generations.

08/24/2026

UPDATE: We are now open!

🚨 Museum Closure Notice
The Old Stone Fort Museum is closed today due to no water service to the building.
The museum will reopen once the issue is resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

08/23/2026

On Slavery Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the lives of the people who were enslaved and the families and communities whose histories are part of the story of our nation.

The history of slavery is not separate from the history of Schoharie County or New York. Enslaved people lived, worked, raised families, and contributed to communities throughout the region. Their experiences, often overlooked or difficult to recover from the historical record, deserve to be remembered and included in our understanding of the past.

Today, we remember those who endured enslavement, honor their humanity and resilience, and reflect on the lasting legacy of slavery in our communities.

May remembrance deepen our understanding of history and encourage us to continue seeking, preserving, and sharing the stories of those whose voices have too often been missing.

Guernsey Farm Dairy AdvertisementThis advertisement is from The Schoharie County Farm Bureau News published in August 19...
08/22/2026

Guernsey Farm Dairy Advertisement

This advertisement is from The Schoharie County Farm Bureau News published in August 1929 in Cobleskill. The advertisement notes that calves for sale from the Guernsey Farm are tested for tuberculosis.

Bovine tuberculosis was prevalent in Schoharie County during the 1920s and led to the deaths of many cows.

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

Sword, circa 1820, brass hilt with ivory grip (part of grip missing)This sword was purported to have been owned by Capta...
08/21/2026

Sword, circa 1820, brass hilt with ivory grip (part of grip missing)

This sword was purported to have been owned by Captain George Mann but was more likely owned by his son, Colonel Peter G. Mann of the Post-War NY State Militia. It is believed that this sword was silver plated when it was new. Captain George Mann was a Tory during the American Revolution and his house, later known as the Tory Tavern, was raided right before the Battle of the Flockey in 1777.

Thank you Matthew Avitable for adding this to the Cobleskill Herald (Mountain Eagle affiliate)! 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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