History & Heritage

At the Heart of the Valley

Discover the hidden history of Schoharie County, NY. At the Heart of the Valley brings you the legends, the landmarks, and the legacy of one of New Yorks most historic regions. From Revolutionary War heroics to the personal accounts of modern survival and revival, we're sharing the human stories that make this valley beat.

Your Family's Story Is Here

Some of the best genealogy research happens outside the census records. Schoharie County has been quietly preserving the kind of materials that fill in the gaps.

Old class photos, business ledgers, church records, and family correspondence tell the stories official documents never captured.

Historical Societies & Resources

Behind Schoharie County's historical societies is a dedicated network of local historians and volunteers who have spent decades hunting down, preserving, and digitizing the records that bring family histories to life.

Living History, Every Season

Step inside museums, historic homes, and heritage sites where the stories of Schoharie County continue to be preserved and shared.

History & Heritage Places to Explore in Charlotteville, NY

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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 606 Charlotte Valley Rd, Charlotteville, NY 12036, USA
Anonymous Arts Museum
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | Church St, Esperance, NY 12066, USA
Esperance Historical Society
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Agritourism, Hiking & Trails, Birding, History & Heritage, Parks & Natural Areas, Winter Recreation, Outdoors, Wedding Venue, Weddings & Events, Event Venue, Community Center | 174 Lape Rd, Esperance, NY 12066, USA
Landis Arboretum
Landis is an arboretum and public garden incorporating hundreds of acres in Schoharie and Montgomery Counties of New York State. We're close to Albany, Schenectady, and the rest...
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage, Haunted & Quirky, Group Travel | 1568 Clauverwie Rd, Middleburgh, NY 12122, USA
Dr Best House and Medical Museum
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History & Heritage | 136 Blowing Rock Rd, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA
The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage, Group Travel | 122 Stryker Rd, Gilboa, NY 12076, USA
Gilboa Museum
History museum for displays about the town flooded to make a dam plus fossils dating back 380 million years.
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Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 143 Depot Ln, Schoharie, NY 12157, USA
Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum
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Experiences, History & Heritage, Weddings & Events, Parks & Natural Areas, Outdoors, Group Travel | 255 Discovery Dr, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA
Howe Caverns
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S., and is the second most visited natural attraction in the state of New York, welcoming an average of 150,000 visitors...
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Experiences, History & Heritage, Outdoors, Parks & Natural Areas, Group Travel | 671 Caverns Rd, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA
Secret Caverns
One-hour guided tour through the caverns down to discover a 100-foot underground waterfall - thrills included! A fantastic gift shop, picnic area and pond will delight everyone....
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, Birding, Hiking & Trails, History & Heritage, Shopping, Group Travel | 324 Caverns Rd, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA
Iroquois Museum
Collection of indigenous art and artifacts plus interactive exhibits for kids.
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, Agritourism, History & Heritage, Shopping, Haunted & Quirky, Group Travel | 145 Fort Rd, Schoharie, NY 12157, USA
Old Stone Fort Museum
Colonial-era stone fort and museum showcasing artifacts and fossils, plus an early fire engine.
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History & Heritage | North Blenheim, NY 12131, USA
Historic Blenheim Covered Bridge
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Birding, Hiking & Trails, History & Heritage, Parks & Natural Areas, Winter Recreation, Group Travel | 1378 NY-30, North Blenheim, NY 12131, USA
New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center
The visitor experience at Blenheim-Gilboa is a triple play: The science of electricity and hydropower is on exhibit at the Visitors Center. Right beside it, history is preserved...
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Eat & Drink, Restaurants, History & Heritage | 105 Park Pl, Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA
Bull’s Head Inn
Traditional American pub grub including French onion soup is served in a historic setting with live music.
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 102 Warner Hill Rd, Schoharie, NY 12157, USA
Palatine House 1743 Museum
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Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 913 NY-443, Gallupville, NY 12073, USA
Gallupville House
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Experiences, History & Heritage, Agritourism, Weddings & Events | 113 Sunshine Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA
Cobleskill Fairgrounds
Venue featuring activities for families, from demolition derbies to tractor and truck pulls.
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 453 Main St, Catskill, NY 12414, USA
CREATE Council on the Arts
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Arts & Culture, History & Heritage, Community Resources | 238 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459, USA
Sharon Historical Society Museum
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History & Heritage, Group Travel | 163 Main St, Jefferson, NY 12093, USA
The Jefferson Historical Society
The Jefferson Historical Society serves to preserve the town's history and to disperse that information through books, handouts, public presentations, newsletters, Facebook, etc...
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History & Heritage | 111 High St, Richmondville, NY 12149, USA
The Bunn Mill
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History & Heritage | 608 Charlotte Valley Rd, Charlotteville, NY 12036, USA
Charlotteville Church
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 610 Charlotte Valley Rd, Charlotteville, NY 12036, USA
Museum of the History of Charlotteville
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 1306 NY-990V, Gilboa, NY 12076, USA
Conesville Historical Society
The Conesville Historical Society was created in 2022 with a mission to to preserve the rich history of the town of Conesville and its residents, including it's environmental hi...
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