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Mohawk Valley Museums Events
Event: Art by the Lake Saturday, August 13, 2022 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York Admission: Adults (20-64) $15.00; Seniors (65+) $12.50; FREE for ages 19 and under, museum members, and active military and retired career military personnel. FREE museum admission is also available for those receiving SNAP benefits (up to 4 people) with […]
Please join us for our annual wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the contributions of General Nicholas Herkimer, who was wounded August 6, 1777 at the Battle of Oriskany, and later died of his wounds.
• 1PM: Commemoration Ceremony
• 2PM: Guest speaker Terry McMaster, “General Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany”
Tours of General Herkimer’s historic mansion will be available following the ceremony.
Talking Turtle Stories Storytelling performance by Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan)Saturday, August 13, 2022 • 2:00 p.m.Fenimore Art Museum • Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater Included with regular Museum admission. Cooperstown, New York – Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown invites you to enjoy an engaging, family-friendly storytelling performance by Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan). The event takes […]
The Mayfield Historical Society will host “Plein Air Painting with Local Artist Linda Finch” on Sunday, August 14, from 10 am to noon at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road, Mayfield, NY.
Join local artist Mary Nolan for a special five-week workshop of plein air painting on Sunday evenings from 5:00–7:00 p.m. starting July 31. In conjunction with the special exhibit, Unmasking Venice: American Artists and the City of Water, students will seek to interpret similar themes of light, air, water, and reflections, while painting on the rear lawn of Fenimore Art Museum overlooking beautiful Otsego Lake. Some painting experience is necessary, but plein air painting is not. Oil or acrylic paint is acceptable. Students supply their own paints and brushes; the museum will provide canvas/gesso boards and easels.
The Mayfield Historical Society has announced the formation of a gardening/socializing group that will meet twice a month at The Rice Homestead during the summer. The group is open to all and no gardening experience is necessary. The aim of the group is to enjoy the camaraderie of working together and having time to socialize. […]
The Herkimer County Historical Society is sponsoring a bus trip to spend the day exploring the many and exhibits of the NY State Museum. Our bus trips are a good fundraiser for the Society and are open to everyone.
Native American Music and Dance Performancesfeaturing Bear Fox and the Allegany River DancersSaturday, August 20 • 3:00–5:00 p.m.Fenimore Art Museum • Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater Included with regular Museum admission. Cooperstown, New York – Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown invites you to its Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) interpretive area, Otsego: A Meeting Place, for a vibrant afternoon of Native American […]
Join local artist Mary Nolan for a special five-week workshop of plein air painting on Sunday evenings from 5:00–7:00 p.m. starting July 31. In conjunction with the special exhibit, Unmasking Venice: American Artists and the City of Water, students will seek to interpret similar themes of light, air, water, and reflections, while painting on the rear lawn of Fenimore Art Museum overlooking beautiful Otsego Lake. Some painting experience is necessary, but plein air painting is not. Oil or acrylic paint is acceptable. Students supply their own paints and brushes; the museum will provide canvas/gesso boards and easels.
The Mayfield Historical Society will present speaker Scott D. Henze, Director of Planning for Fulton County who will discuss initial plans for the Great Sacandaga Lake Museum/Interpretative Center on Monday, August 22nd, at 6:30 pm at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N. Main St., Mayfield.
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