Mayfield Historical Society at the Rice Homestead
For countless generations, Mayfield residents have pointed with pride to the Rice Homestead as one of its local treasures.
The Rice Homestead has been lived in and cared for up until the 1990’s by the descendants of its original owner, Oliver Rice, a veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Built in 1790 (the original log cabin) and 1810 (the pictured home) has merited a New York State Department of Education official historical marker and is on both the National and State Historical Registries. It is considered a fine, well preserved example of a Federal Era farmhouse.
The home is now a museum maintained by the Mayfield Historical Society. It contains a potpourri of historical treasures from the Rice family and the Mayfield area. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays in the summer from noon to 4 pm or call 518-332-0538 to schedule a tour during the summer and fall.
The Mayfield Historical Society will be kicking off the summer season with its 40th Annual Strawberry Festival and premiering its new summer exhibit “School Days” on Saturday, June 10th, from noon to 4 pm at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road, in Mayfield.
The Rice Homestead will be open throughout the summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 pm until Labor Day and by appointment by calling 518-725-5261 or 518-332-0538. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ricehomestead.
A Sturgess Chicken BBQ Takeout will be Friday, June 23, from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Runnings parking lot in Gloversville.
Marjorie Ann Dancing Wind Heacock of the Tribes Hill Heritage Center will be the guest speaker on Native American culture and history in the Mohawk Valley.
For tickets to the Sturgess BBQ, call Bob Suits at 518-725-5261.
For further information, visit www.facebook.com/ricehomestead.
The Mayfield Historical Society will hold its Annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 20th, from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road in Mayfield.
Attendees may bring their own lawn chairs or use picnic tables that are provided. Attendees will enjoy free tours of the Homestead, spinning demonstrations, along with this summer’s special exhibit “School Days.”
Donations for ice cream, homemade cake, and a beverage for children 8 and under. For more information, call 518-332-0538 or visit www.facebook.com/ricehomestead.
The Mayfield Historical Society will host “Plein Air Painting with Local Artist Linda Finch” on Sundays, September 3rd and 10th, from 10 am to 1 pm at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road, Mayfield, NY.
All artists, beginner to experienced, are welcome to come and enjoy The Rice Homestead’s house and grounds to paint in whatever medium they choose. This is not a painting class, but an open invitation to any and all artists to paint and sketch together. Please bring your own supplies.
For more info, email Linda Finch at 518-538-3899 or email the address in the event info block.
