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.
Cinema Saturday at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will be screening the 1935 classic film, A Farmer Takes A Wife starring Henry Fonda and Janet Gaynor on July 22nd starting at 7:30pm, outside the Visitor Center on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. Join in the fun as we watch this wonderful and charming love story set on the…
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site hosts lecture on the history of the Erie Canal
As part of a statewide commemoration of the Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary, the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter and the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse will host a lecture by Dr. Carol Sheriff, author of The Artificial River, Sunday, July 23, at 4:00 p.m. inside the newly renovated Visitors Center at 129…
Schooner Lois McClure Legacy Tour: The Canal Bicentennial Begins, in port at Amsterdam and Canajoharie
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s (LCMM’s) replica 1862 canal schooner Lois McClure (opens in a new tab) will be in port at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam on Thursday, July 13 from 12-6pm and Riverfront Park in Canajoharie on Friday, July 14 from 4-7pm during her 2017 Legacy Tour commemorating the Erie Canal Bicentennial. The World Canals…
Views and Vistas Art Opening At Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Views and Vistas Art Opening At Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site The Friends of Schoharie Crossing are hosting a juried art exhibition entitled Views and Vistas: The Natural and Built Environment of Schoharie Crossing. The opening will take place on July 8 at the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center from 4-7pm. Refreshments will be served,…
Erie Canalway Itineraries to Help Visitors Find Great Experiences Along the Canal
WATERFORD, NY- As the NYS Canal System gets set to open on May 19, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has released nine new itineraries to lead people to great places and experiences along the Erie and Champlain Canals. The itineraries showcase some of the best historic sites, national and state parks, museums, and recreational experiences…
Putman Porch Music Back for Third Year
Putman Porch Music Back for Third Year Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site has announced that the third annual Putman Porch Music series will start on Thursday, June 1st at 6:00pm. The series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of the…
The Ultimate Rift: Evolution within the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host Helen Martin on April 25th at 6:30pm to present, “The Ultimate Rift: Evolution within the Women’s Suffrage Movement.” Martin will discuss the evolution in the movement and the role of Johnstown, NY native Elizabeth Cady Stanton in securing women the right to vote. The presentation will focus on…
Mohawk Country Itinerary
America’s First Frontier: Where the Revolutionary War in the Mohawk Valley comes to life! Follow our Mohawk Valley Path Through History (opens in a new tab) to eight historic sites (opens in a new tab) . Your journey begins in Canajoharie (Exit 29 off the New York State Thruway) at the Van Alstyne Homestead (opens…
Underground Railroad Itinerary
Calvary Church in Hagaman – Historic Marker 15 Church Street, Hagaman The Montgomery County Anti-Slavery Society was organized at the Presbyterian church (now the Calvary Reformed Church) in Hagaman in 1836. This was the county’s first official stance against the institution of slavery. Many local abolitionists were instrumental in organizing this society. A marker is…
Capital Repertory Theatre to Perform Erie Canal Play
Capital Repertory Theatre to Perform Erie Canal Play Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce that The Capital Repertory Theatre will present They Built America: the Workers of the Erie Canal in partnership with the Canajoharie Library on Tuesday, March 28th at the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie. The doors open at 6:30pm and…