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.
Labor Songs and Opening Day at Schoharie Crossing
The Erie Canal historic site, Schoharie Crossing will be opening their Visitor Center for the 2022 season on Sunday, May 1st at 1pm. The site will be celebrating with a performance by Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, who will be offering their “Labor Union Song’s” program at 2pm outside the Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street,…
Montgomery County Restaurant Week: May 9th- May 15th
MONTGOMERY COUNTY INAUGURAL RESTAURANT WEEK SCHEDULED May 9 through May 15 FONDA NY- Montgomery County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort, the Montgomery County Business Development Center, and the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce a county-wide restaurant week has been scheduled for May 9 through May 15. The establishments were asked to…
Behind the Scenes – Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed Presented by James Kirby Martin and Thomas Mercer
Behind the Scenes – Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed Presented by James Kirby Martin and Thomas Mercer Monday, April 11, 2022 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Registration: This is a free Zoom Event and Registration is Required, Please Click Here (opens in a new tab) Buy or Rent the Movie: Access to Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed, Please Click Here (opens in…
Market on the Mohawk
The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department is pleased to announce we will be adding another great event to our schedule for 2022. Market on the Mohawk will be an open-air green market which will run Saturday mornings from 10am-2pm adjacent to Amsterdam’s Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook. Come visit as…
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town–Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
What to Expect If you’re looking to venture outside during the winter in Montgomery County, the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is a perfect place for a day trip. It’s an ideal location for those looking to spend time outdoors. It’s suitable for those who prefer paths shorter in distance with minimal difficulty. Dogs are…
Erie Canalway Hosting Winter FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is inviting New Yorkers to take part in a special winter fitness challenge, the FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge. Participants pledge to complete 15 miles by walking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing during the month of February to earn a 15-Miler badge. Participants can choose to log miles at…
Please complete Montgomery County’s Tourism Survey!
Throughout the challenges of the past two years, our communities have proven that in Montgomery County we are truly “Made of Something Stronger.” As we continue to come back – even stronger than ever, the county will be undertaking a collaborative effort to promote all that Montgomery County has to offer visitors and residents. In…
Cheese Factory System Lecture offered by Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing will be hosting the first of their Third Thursday Winter Lecture series on January 20th at 7pm via the online platform WebEx. Patrick Reynolds from the Oneida County Historical Center will discuss Jesse Williams and the Cheese Factory System. Just North of Rome, NY, the modern cheese industry was born in 1851. Jesse…
Winter Presentations from Schoharie Crossing
The Erie Canal historic site, Schoharie Crossing will host several online programs this winter on a variety of history related topics. Presentations will be offered in two series: Lunchbox Lessons and the Third Thursday Lectures. Both series will be offered live online and most will be recorded for later viewing on YouTube. In January, the…
Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Support Education and Tourism along the Erie Canal
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, in partnership with the NYS Canal Corporation, is pleased to announce that seven organizations have been selected to receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants totaling $64,323. Funded projects include vital work to showcase canal heritage and welcome people to explore the canal in their local communities. “We are thrilled to support…