Calling All Playwrights, Poets, and Prose-Smiths! Fenimore Art Museum Opens Submissions For Its 2025 Winter Performing Arts Series

Fenimore Art Museum’s Glimmer Globe Theatre is pleased to announce its 2025 NEXT! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights and Write Out Loud performances, both planned to take place at the museum early next year.

November 26 is ‘Sojourner Truth Day’ in New York

On November 26, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S1480-A/A6583-A to establish November 26th as Sojourner Truth Day in the State of New York, named in honor of the legendary abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who was born in Ulster County.

Mohawk Valley Erie Canal Symposium Slated to be Held at the Arkell Museum

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will join other local organizations for an Erie Canal mini-symposium on November 9, 2024, at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, New York.

The Farmers’ Museum Announces New Name

After more than 80 years, one of the nation’s first open-air living history museums has unveiled a new name and new visual identity.

Things That Go Bump in the Night Ghost Tours at The Farmers’ Museum

During the most haunting time of the year, dare to experience Things That Go Bump in the Night Ghost Tours at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown on Friday and Saturday evenings

“Communities of Mayfield” Presentation

Mayfield Historian, Eric Close, will present “Communities of Mayfield” on Monday, November 4th, at 6:30 p.m. at Mayfield Presbyterian Church

Sleepy Hollow Trick-or-Treat Event for Kids at The Farmers’ Museum

Bring the kids for a “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” themed trick-or-treat event on Saturday, October 26 from 1-3p.m. at The Farmers’ Museum.

Reckoning with Ancestral Sins: Uncovering My Family’s Slaveholding Past

Journalist and author, Debra Bruno, will talk about her personal journey of uncovering her Dutch American family’s history of slaveholding in the Hudson Valley.

Little Falls Public Library librarian, Julia Yardley, at the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival

Little Falls Public Library head librarian Julia Yardley pictured on the front portico of the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival.

Herkimer County Historical Society: October Events

The Herkimer County Historical Society has plenty of fun and informative events this month!