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’s Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In will be held Saturday, October 8th, from noon – 4 at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Rd., Mayfield.
All registered Cruise-In vehicles will receive a free hot dog and drink and the first 25 will receive a dash plaque.
Music, hot dogs with locally iconic Lee’s Snack Bar Secret Meat Sauce, apple cider donuts, make your own sundaes, farm fresh produce and pumpkins, spinning and rug braiding demos, free tours of the Homestead, locally sourced honey, and homemade soaps will be available.
For more info, call or text 518-857-2820 or 518-332-0538 or visit www.facebook.com/ricehomestead.
