One of only two public school-operated museums in New York. Exhibits on life in the Mohawk Valley, with special emphasis on the activities of children. Among its exhibits are a blacksmith shop, a teepee, a nature room, a local history room, a 300 ye ar old cabin, and Victorian furnishings. Other displays include Eskimos, the USS Amsterdam, natural history, the Iroquois Indians and Thomas Edison. Open weekdays by season. Call for hours.
Location:
300 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam New York
Telephone
518-843-5151
Other History nearby:
(Bennington) Bennington Battle Monument
(Bennington) Bennington Museum
(Albany) Cathedral of All Saints
(Glens Falls) Chapman Historical Museum
(Cherry Valley) Cherry Valley Museum
(Albany) First Church in Albany
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04/16 Coming to The Amsterdam area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Cummington MA May25-26 All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors.
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