Herkimer Home State Historic Site
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Researching our past...... -
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Interpreting our heritage.....
Welcome
Welcome to HerkimerHomeAcademy.org. This is the online home of New York State's Herkimer Home State Historic Site. Our history as a state educational institution dates back to 1913 when the historic Georgian mansion of colonial war hero Nicholas Herkimer was purchased by the State of New York.
A century later, the Herkimer Home serves as the most recognized symbol of the Mohawk Valley's colonial roots and as a dependent source of rich educational programming for visitors of all ages.
Our educational goals as a historic site are to inspire, educate, and empower generations of visitors to make a difference in their communities. HerkimerHomeAcademy.org is the foundation for those goals. Use this website as a resource in your future explorations and adventures in the Mohawk Valley.
Sincerely,
Karen Sheckells
Site Director
Herkmer Home State Historic Site
Herkimer Home Home School Event
(Click HERE for more information)
Thursday, June 13 2013
Session I : 10am - 12:00pm
Session II 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Participants will self-guide through eleven learning stations (staffed by guides/volunteers) within the frontier through hands-on activities in areas of math, science, English and history.
Herkimer Home Living Laboratory
Who: Students, Educators & Community
What: Outdoor garden laboratory designed for inquiry and hands-on learning, primarily in the area of environmental science.
Where: Herkimer Home State Historic Site grounds
When: 2013 Season
Why: The Living Laboratory
Upcoming Events (Click on photo for more information)
Sugaring Off Festival
April 14th, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Herkimer Home Grounds
Environmental Day
April 20th, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Herkimer Home Grounds
I Love My Parks Day
May 4th, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Herkimer Home Grounds
Hollowed Ground
June 1st, 2013
1st Tour - 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
2nd Tour 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Herkimer Home Grounds
Spring Garden Fair
June 2nd, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Herkimer Home Grounds
May 30, June 27, August 1
Step back in time to recapture the grace, elegance and hospitality of 18th Century Herkimer Homestead. For those once-in-a-lifetime moments, Herkimer Home offers a picture-perfect setting for your luncheon dining. Our mission is to provide a glimpse into the 18th century with a private culinary tour capturing the hospitality, heritage and warmth of the Palatine Germans followed by lunch served on the Herkimer Home Mansion veranda overlooking the picturesque kitchen garden and Erie Canal. Lunch will be served by our Staff attired in the charming style of the 18th century.
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