Herkimer County Historical Society Announces Exciting Spring Lineup of Events

The Herkimer County Historical Society is pleased to announce a full calendar of engaging spring events that invite community members of all ages to step into history, explore family roots, get hands-on with STEM, and even solve a mystery.

A Revolutionary Murder — A Murder Mystery Dinner

Saturday, April 25 | Doors Open 5:00 PM | Dinner 6:00 PM

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the Historical Society invites guests to a night of intrigue, history, and suspense. “A Revolutionary Murder” is a live-action murder mystery dinner where guests will become part of the story. A committee is gathering to plan celebrations — but someone knows that murder is on the agenda! Dinner selections will be chosen from the Society’s Home Town Recipes Cookbook.

Tickets and details: A Revolutionary Murder – Murder Mystery Dinner

Build-A-Bridge S.T.E.M. Workshop

Thursday, April 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM

A fun, hands-on activity for young builders! Participants will learn about engineering and design as they build model bridges inspired by historic structures along the Erie Canal.

• For children ages 7 and up
• All children must be accompanied by an adult

More information: Build – A – Bridge S.T.E.M. Workshop

Witnessing the Weird in the Mohawk Valley — Author Talk & Book Signing

Saturday, May 2
Book Talk 2:00–3:00 PM | Q&A & Book Signing 3:00–4:00 PM

Join us for a fascinating afternoon featuring firsthand accounts from local residents of the Mohawk Valley who have experienced mysterious and unexplained phenomena. Hear the stories, ask questions, and meet the author during this special presentation and signing event.

More information on this event, go to Witnessing the Weird In The Mohawk Valley – Author Talk & Book Signing.

Learn about these programs and stay updated on upcoming events by visiting the Herkimer County Historical Societyonline or on social media. You may also contact the  Herkimer County Historical Society at 315-866-6413, by email at herkimerhistory@gmail.com, or online at herkimercountyhistory.org.