Explore Mohawk Valley History through its Museums & Art

Mohawk Valley history, arts and special events are happening at museums. Whether you’re visiting or call the valley home, explore the history, museums and historical societies throughout Upstate New York.

Explore our history through Museums and Galleries

Historians & Historic Resources

Take a look at the resources available in the Mohawk Valley Region

Writing Series

Learn more about the history of the Mohawk Valley.

Events

Enjoy Mohawk Valley Museum and Gallery Events

The Mohawk Valley is located in Upstate New York along the Mohawk River in the ancestral lands of the Kanienʼkehá:ka’ (Mohawk) and Oneida. We offer our deepest respect to Hodinöhsö:ni’ ancestors.

Mohawk Valley Museums

Shako:wi Cultural Center

August 31, 2022/by MVM

Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park

June 28, 2022/by MVM

Fulton County Historical Society and Museum

April 18, 2022/by MVM

Russian History Museum

October 26, 2023/by MVM

Jefferson Historical Society

June 26, 2022/by MVM

Old Stone Fort Museum and Schoharie County Historical Society

April 26, 2022/by MVM

Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts

May 6, 2022/by MVM

Fort Stanwix

August 22, 2022/by MVM

Norway History Center and Historical Society

April 26, 2022/by MVM

Fenimore Farm & Country Village

June 30, 2022/by MVM

Salisbury Historical Society at the Frisbie House

May 9, 2022/by MVM

Iroquois Museum

August 28, 2022/by MVM

Mohawk Valley History, Arts and Culture

July 7, 2026/by MVMInPress releases Tags:Herkimer County Writing Series, Herkimer Home State Historic Site

Herkimer’s March, 40-mile Bus Tour

General Nicholas Herkimer’s 40 mile trail to Oriskany August 3 to 6th 1777, during the American Revolution.

World renowned performer Hilby will bring his extreme circus skills to Unity Hall's Free Family Fun Fest on Sunday, July 19.

World renowned performer Hilby will bring his extreme circus skills to Unity Hall's Free Family Fun Fest on Sunday, July 19.

July 7, 2026/by MVMInPress releases Tags:Unity Hall

Unity Hall’s FREE Family Fun Fest

The Wampum Chronicles with Cook Associates Thomas Williams & William Gray

July 6, 2026/by MVMInWriting Series Tags:Wampum Chronicles

Thomas Williams and William Gray

Herkimer Home State Historic Site with Garden

Herkimer Home State Historic Site with Garden

July 2, 2026/by MVMInPress releases Tags:Herkimer County Writing Series, Herkimer Home State Historic Site

Herkimer Home 4th of July Celebration

June 29, 2026/by Little Falls Historical SocietyInWriting Series Tags:Herkimer County Writing Series, Little Falls Historical Society Museum updates

Imagine That…We the People of the United States of America

June 28, 2026/by MVMInThis Day in History, Writing Series Tags:Oneida County Writing Series

Mohawk Valley history: June 28, 1902, Poland, NY

COMMITTEE OF FIVE PRESENTING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TO CONGRESS IN 1776.

June 26, 2026/by Little Falls Historical SocietyInWriting Series Tags:Herkimer County Writing Series, Little Falls Historical Society Museum updates

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1776 – 2026

Discover the Mohawk Valley’s History

Fulton County

Herkimer County

Montgomery County

Oneida County

Otsego County

Schoharie County