Herkimer Home State Historic Site

08/31/2026

It’s Maple Day today at the Great New York State Fair! Come visit us and learn how everyone’s favorite sweet treat Maple Syrup was made 250 years ago. We will be here from 10-5, see you soon!

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08/30/2026

Day two of our militia muster weekend has begun! Come visit with us from 10-4 on this beautiful Sunday and learn about the local militia forces raised in defense of our fine valley 250 years ago.

Daily programming includes militia drill, artillery demos, loyalty oaths, foodways programming, children’s toys and games and more!

See you soon!

08/29/2026

We are only a half hour from the start of Muster Weekend at Herkimer Home and we are stepping off on our march from Indian Castle Church. See you at 11 when we arrive on site!!

Don’t miss out on our 250 programming today as we read off the original roster after camp is set at noon.

Additional programming throughout the day includes hearth cooking, blacksmithing, loyalty oaths, toys and games, artillery demonstrations and more!

08/28/2026

Tents are up and we are only a day away from our militia encampment starting tomorrow! Come visit with us from 10-4 and learn about the militia forces that were raised to defend our valley during the Revolutionary War.

Make sure to be here at noon and witness the official mustering in and roll call of the militia as we reenact the formation of Tryon County’s ranger companies formed on this day 250 years ago!

Check out our events page for more info and we will see you tomorrow!

08/27/2026

Come join us as we celebrate the formation of the Tryon County Militia this weekend at Herkimer Home!

We are happy to join with Indian Castle Church on Saturday morning where our militia forces will start their march in before setting camp on the grounds of Herkimer’s historic mansion. The church will remain open throughout the day for public tours so make sure you get over there!

Herkimer Home State Historic Site is happy to announce the last of our official 250th programming for this season: In Defense of the Valley, Tryon County Militia Muster. This event is scheduled for August 29th and 30th, and will mark the 250th anniversary of the formation and mustering of the Tryon

08/21/2026

We are excited to announce ticketing is officially open for this years ghost hunt at Herkimer Home! Join us and experience our site from a whole new perspective with the Central NY Ghost Hunting Team on September 26th.

The first three time slots from 7-8pm are now open for reservations. Call today, we will sell out! See you soon 👻

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Come join us next weekend as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the raising of the Tryon County Militia in our encampment weekend!

Doors open at 10am, don’t miss out on our last 250th event of the 2026 season.

See you soon!

08/16/2026

Only an hour away from this yeas commemoration ceremony at Herkimer Home. Come by today at 1pm and join us as we commemorate the 249th anniversary of General Nicholas Herkimer’s death following the Battle of Oriskany.

See you soon!

08/15/2026

The mansion has been set for this years commemoration program tomorrow at 1pm. Come join us as we mark the 249th anniversary of the death of General Nicholas Herkimer following the battle of Oriskany.

Come on down and learn about our plans for next year, see what mourning was like in the 18th century, sign your loyalty and more!

See you tomorrow!