Welcome to the official Montgomery County Tourism blog, where we talk about where to go and what to do on your next visit to our historic, exciting corner of New York state.
Canal Days at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Schoharie Crossing (opens in a new tab) will host the annual Canal Days Festival on July 14 & 15 from 11am – 4pm both Saturday and Sunday. This event is a free community festival celebrating the Erie Canal and the character of the people and towns along the way. This event is part of the…
Wildlife Wednesday Bird Walk with George Steele
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host environmental educator George Steele on June 27the at 6:30pm for the first in the 2018 Wildlife Wednesday program series. Steele will lead a walk that explores different areas of the historic site around the Visitor Center while watching and listening for various bird species. The walk will take place…
Erie Canalway Photo Contest
Amateur and professional photographers are invited submit images for the 13th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest (opens in a new tab) . Images should convey the wealth of things to do and see along the waterway and express the unique character of the canal and canal communities. Winning photos will be featured in the 2019…
Poetry Songs and History Songs at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) will host musicians Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle as they present: “Poetry Songs and History Songs” on Sunday, June 3rd at 4:00pm. This inspiring musical performance brings together the words of famous poets and original tunes by Tom Staudle such as Robert Frost, Edgar Allen…
Putman Porch Music Series
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) has announced the return of the Putman Porch Music series for its fourth year starting on Thursday, June 7th at 6:00pm. This series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of…
Kids to Parks Day at Schoharie Crossing
Kids to Parks Day at Schoharie Crossing Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will be participating in the national program called Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 19. Bring the kids or grandkids out to the park for a nature program and exploration of the natural wonders of this rich historic site! We will traverse…
Canal Events and Tours Generate $1.5 Billion in Annual Economic Impact
Canal Events and Tours Generate $1.5 Billion in Annual Economic Impact As the nation celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 6 – 12, 2018, a new study of the economic impact of events and tours in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calls attention to the power of tourism along New York State’s iconic…
Call for Paintings Extended
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) is extending the deadline for submissions for paintings to be included in the 2018 art show. Painters residing in New York State who want to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition are encouraged to read the show description and submit original work in…
Walter Elwood Museum Announces Grant Donation from Amsterdam Center for Teens (Act IV) Inc.
The Walter Elwood Museum (opens in a new tab) Board of Trustees and staff are proud to announce a very generous grant donation of over $10,000 from Amsterdam Center for Teens (ACT IV) Inc. to benefit the students of the Greater Amsterdam School District. Ann Peconie, Executive Director of the Museum is extremely grateful to…
The Fort Plain Museum’s American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference
The Fort Plain Museum’s American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference (opens in a new tab) is back for 2018 and registrations are now being accepted. Pre-registration is required and please sign-up immediately, last year was a near sell-out. The Conference is held on June 7-10, 2018. Most of the conference will be held at the Fulton-Montgomery…