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Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Many of the
stonework walls associated with the Erie Canal can become covered with weeds.
Overtime, if not routinely and properly removed, these artifacts will become
unobservable and under appreciated by our visitors. Additionally, plant growth
on stonework can cause significant damage. As a historic site dedicated to the
preservation and interpretation of Erie Canal history, we invite you to help us
maintain the stonework while enjoying the beauty and history of the Erie Canal
Corridor. All ages welcome; Please register
HERE. Please dress for the weather - we encourage
sturdy work clothing/footwear. Bring gloves, rakes/shovels/clippers will be
provided. The work inside the prism may require ability to climb steep grades.
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
The piece is
musical dialogue between Earth and Water, framed by a narrator's perspective.
It explores themes of environmental change, human progress, and the
relationship between nature and civilization, centered around the construction
of the Erie Canal. The narrative begins with the composer's creative process,
who is in the writing sketches or a work-in-progress as if it was in real time.
The dialogue between Earth and Water, conveys the historical context and the
environmental concerns. Earth and Water are personified with distinct
personalities and perspectives. Earth appears more cautious and worried, while
Water seems more adaptable but also vulnerable. Interjections occur as the
composure explores the next steps of the composition.
Registration: Not required
Tue
01
Oct
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Tuesday Talks are Back! Live and in person
for NYS History Month we'll have weekly programs discussing local and state
history. Join us on October 1st as we welcome Jerry
Snyder (Historic Amsterdam League) for a look at Postcards from the Past.
Fitting for World Postcard Day. Jerry will explore the history of
manufacturing, of mailing, and of the content of postcards from his vast
collection. The program explores the history of postcards which traces their
evolution, the various types, and shows how to identify/date them, and will
include a selection of historical cards from around the area with a little
information about each of the subjects portrayed. NYS History Month Tuesday Talks at Schoharie
Crossing is sponsored by the Friends of Schoharie Crossing, Stewart's Shops,
and Karen's Produce & Ice Cream.
Registration: Not required
Tue
08
Oct
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us on October 8th as we welcome Ian
Mumpton from Johnson Hall State Historic Site presenting, "Stroud and
Silver, Beaver and Bear: The Fur Trade and Diplomacy on the Borderlands!"
For those
living on the borderlands between the territories of the Six Nations and the
British Empire in the 1760's, trade and diplomacy were inextricably linked,
with the fur trade holding the key to wealth and diplomatic power for European
colonists and Indigenous people alike. Pelts harvested by Native fur trappers
and destined for the London fur markets were traded for European textiles,
tools, weaponry, and adornment. See and touch reproductions of 18th century
trade items and learn about what was traded, as well as the role of the British
Indian Department in facilitating and regulating this trade, in this hour-long
guest presentation with Ian Mumpton of Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Ian is the Interpretive Programs Assistant
at Johnson Hall, developing and delivering interpretive educational programming
about the many people who make up the story of this crossroads on the
borderland between empires. Prior to starting at Johnson Hall this past June,
he was the Historic Site Assistant at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, where his
work focused on highlighting the stories of Loyalists, Native Americans, and
enslaved people of African ancestry in the site's history.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
We'll meet for a walking tour along the
Schoharie Creek and to the Aqueduct. Discover the history of this crossing of
the Schoharie Creek and what it did to transform commercial traffic, how its
engineering is connected to other parts of NY's History and more! This tour meets at the Schoharie Aqueduct
Boat Launch, on Hartley Lane (just off from Rt. 5S). Proper footwear is
required - the walk is on uneven grass covered ground. We will walk up a steep
grade to reach the Aqueduct towpath, and those interested in touring on the
Aqueduct will be allowed to do so.
Registration: Not required
Sat
12
Oct
Saturday, October 12, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
We'll meet for
a walking tour from the Visitor Center/Museum along the original Erie Canal
towpath. This tour will be a mile loop exploring the growth and success of the
canal from the 1820's to 1860's. Discover some of the fascinating history,
engineering, and commercial success of this human-made waterway. This tour meets at the Schoharie Crossing
Visitor Center on Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter - Montgomery County. Proper footwear is encouraged - the walk is
on uneven grass covered towpath trails. This course is mostly flat, with a loop
of about 1-mile.
Registration: Not required
Sun
13
Oct
Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
As part of the
Path Through History Weekend events at Schoharie Crossing, we are offering this
new Erie Canal Immigration Game. The board game will expose players to the
challenges and historical events that faced immigrants coming to New York in
the 19th century. Focus will be on moving up and away from the city, using the
Hudson River, the rail lines, and the Erie Canal. The goal is to reach as far
into the continent as possible, settle and hopefully thrive, but many won't,
which was part of the immigrant experience and not foreign to anyone who plays
board games. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. There are TWO blocks of time to choose from:
10am and 2pm. This game will be played at the Putman Canal
Store, Yankee Hill Lock - 550 Queen Anne Road, Amsterdam. We ask that you register HERE.
Registration: Required
Tue
15
Oct
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Tuesday Talks
are Back! Live and in person for NYS History Month we'll have weekly programs
discussing local and state history. Join us on October 15th as we welcome
Iehnhotonkwas Bonnie Jane Maracle, Wolf Clan, Mohawk Nation at Tyendinaga
Territory, who will speak from the perspective of a descendant of the Fort
Hunter Mohawks. Maracle will discuss the history and community of these people. Iehnhotonkwas holds a B.A. in Indigenous
Studies from Trent University, a B.Ed. & M.Ed. from Queen's University, and
is a Ph.D. Candidate, Indigenous Studies, at Trent University. Bonnie is a
Learning Strategist based both out of First Nations House and the Academic
Success Centre on the St. George Campus at U of T, in addition to being an
Instructor for the Certificate in Aboriginal Language Revitalization program,
at UVic. In addition to all of this, Bonnie is on the Board of Tsi Tyonnheht
Onkwawenna Language & Culture Centre in Tyendinaga, Ontario Native Literacy
Coalition in London, is the Language Program Coordinator at Kanatsiohareke
Community in NY, and finally, acts as a team writer at Ontario Teacher College
for Additional Qualifications of Native Studies and Native Languages
Guidelines. NYS History Month Tuesday Talks at Schoharie
Crossing is sponsored by the Friends of Schoharie Crossing, Stewart's Shops,
and Karen's Produce & Ice Cream.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Oct
Saturday, October 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Come experience
this matinee event inside the Enders House at Schoharie Crossing. We'll be
viewing a classic 1920's Silent Film based on a well-known James Fenimore
Cooper novel. An introduction and some minor commentary will occur during the
screening. The Featured Film was directed by: Maurice
Tourneur & Clarence Brown And Stars: Wallace Beery, Barbara Bedford,
Lillian Hall, Alan Roscoe, and Boris Karloff. We'll explore some of the history involved
in the story as well as the outright fabrications and insensitive portrayals. The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will offer
free refreshments of popcorn, chips, water, & soda during this event. This
program is part of the New York State History Month recognition occurring in
October.
Registration: Not required
Tue
22
Oct
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Tuesday Talks
are Back! Live and in person for NYS History Month we'll have weekly programs
discussing local and state history. Join us on October 22nd as we welcome
Samantha Hall-Saladino, of the Fulton County Historical Society for a
presentation on Urban Renewal. Beginning in 1949, the federal government
provided grants and loans to cities through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to fund urban renewal projects. This process involved the
seizure and demolition of property in an effort to improve infrastructure and
modernize cities. In reality, this often meant the destruction of historic
structures, and disproportionately affected low-income communities and small
businesses. The Empire State Plaza in Albany is perhaps one of the state's most
well-known urban renewal projects, spearheaded by Governor Nelson A.
Rockefeller. But smaller cities, like Gloversville, also undertook these
projects, for better or for worse. Utilizing newspaper archives, city records,
and other resources, explore the history of Gloversville's urban renewal
projects, from the proposed Midtown Park to the never-completed "ring road."
Learn how these efforts affected the community and take a tour through photos
to see just what has changed downtown. NYS History Month Tuesday Talks at Schoharie
Crossing is sponsored by the Friends of Schoharie Crossing, Stewart's Shops,
and Karen's Produce & Ice Cream.
Registration: Not required
Sun
03
Nov
Sunday, November 3, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for a
terrific music event! The talented Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will be inside
the Enders House here at Schoharie Crossing to perform their program, Songs of
Appalachia. The Appalachian Mountains
stretch from Georgia to Maine and were considered the new frontier when settled
by the Scots-Irish and Germans. These groups sought freedom from government and
prejudice, as well as cheaper land. Their history is both charming and dark as
they struggled to survive and bring their culture with them, especially their
music! Program includes ten historic songs with interesting narrative, about
one hour, for adults and teenagers.
Program begins
at 1pm, there will be light refreshments after the performance.
Registration: Not required
Sat
09
Nov
Saturday, November 9, 2024 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Join us for
this symposium on the Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley.
The program
will be held in the Great Hall at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, NY. Four
speakers will discuss a range of topics related to the Erie Canal through the
Mohawk Valley. Scheduled to
present:
Chris Leonard -
City of Schenectady Historian
Scott Haefner -
Montgomery County Historical Society/Old Fort Johnson
Kelly Farquhar
- Montgomery County Dept. of History & Archives
Mary Alexander
- The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie.
Registration: Not required
Sun
17
Nov
Sunday, November 17, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
November 17th
is National TAKE A HIKE DAY! So, let's do just that! We'll take a 5-mile Hike
*from* the Southside of Amsterdam at the Empire State Trailhead (behind
Lorenzo's) to our Visitor Center/Museum on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter! This is a Point A to Point B Hike - please
make arrangements to leave a vehicle at the end point or for a ride (carpooling
is a great option). We'll traverse uneven ground, some spots may
be muddy, some gravel, some pavement, and a lot of grass covered trail. We
don't know if there will be snow, but on we will go! Moderate to Heavy Rain Cancels This Program.
Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes/boots.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Bring in the
new year with Schoharie Crossing! We'll be hitting our Towpath Trail for a loop
walk of about 5 miles from the Visitor Center to Yankee Hill and back. Winter Trail
Conditions May Include: Snow, Ice, Mud. Please wear appropriate clothing and
footwear for the conditions and weather. The walk is over mostly flat ground
with a couple of road crossings.
Registration: Not required