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

Mayfield Historical Society at the Rice Homestead

May 23, 2022/by MVM

Jefferson Historical Society

June 26, 2022/by MVM

Herkimer Home State Historic Site

November 19, 2024/by MVM

Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association

June 28, 2022/by MVM

Shako:wi Cultural Center

August 31, 2022/by MVM

Walter Elwood Museum of the Mohawk Valley

April 7, 2022/by MVM

Remsen Arts Center

May 10, 2023/by MVM

Iroquois Museum

August 28, 2022/by MVM

Fort Stanwix

August 22, 2022/by MVM

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

February 1, 2023/by MVM

Russian History Museum

October 26, 2023/by MVM

Old Stone Fort Museum and Schoharie County Historical Society

April 26, 2022/by MVM

Mohawk Valley History, Arts and Culture

Fenimore Farm and Country Village

November 8, 2023/by MVMInOtsego County Tags:Fenimore Farm, Otsego County Writing Series

The Farmers’ Museum’s Glimmer Nights Opens November 24

Tickets are now on sale for The Farmers’ Museum’s new holiday light show, Glimmer Nights, which opens November 24.

The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Member's Show

The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Member's Show. Photo provided by the Arkell Museum.

November 7, 2023/by MVMInPress releases Tags:Arkell Museum, Montgomery County Writing Series

The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Member’s Show

4 Elements Studio ART EXPO 2023

4 Elements Studio ART EXPO 2023. Photo courtesy of 4 Elements Studio.

November 6, 2023/by MVMInPress releases Tags:Oneida County Writing Series

4 Elements Studio ART EXPO 2023

November 3, 2023/by MVMInWriting Series Tags:Wampum Chronicles

Was Akwesasne’s “Burnt Church” a Sacrifice to Peace?

Oneida Indian Nation

November 2, 2023/by MVMInPress releases, This Day in History Tags:Oneida County Writing Series

Native American Heritage Month: The Oneida Indian Nation

Circa 1911 Italian Immigrant workers of the Little Falls - Dolgeville Railroad

Circa 1911 Italian Immigrant workers of the Little Falls - Dolgeville Railroad

November 1, 2023/by MVMInWriting Series Tags:Herkimer County Writing Series, Little Falls Historical Society Museum updates

From the LFHS Cooney Archives: Italian immigrants find their way to Little Falls

Susan Fenimore Cooper

November 1, 2023/by MVMInPress releases

Susan Fenimore Cooper’s Reckoning with Native American Dispossession

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