***PLEASE NOTE***
There is a NEW email for researchers to use. The new email is herkimerhistoryresearch@yahoo.com
For all other questions, comments, or concerns please continue to use herkimerhistory@yahoo.com
Our Mission Statement
The object of the Society shall be the discovery, collection, preservation, and publication of that history, historical records, and data of and relating to the portion of the State of New York formerly known as Tryon and later Herkimer County; the collection and preservation of books, newspapers, pamphlets, maps, genealogies, portraits, paintings, relics, manuscripts, letters, journals, surveys, field books and all other materials, which may establish or illustrate such history or the growth and progress of population, wealth, education, agriculture, arts, manufactures and commerce in Herkimer County. The Society may maintain a museum for the display and storage of historical artifacts.
Preserving and Sharing the History of Herkimer County Since 1896
400-406 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
* Phone: (315) 866-6413 *
Email: herkimerhistory@yahoo.com or herkimerhistoryresearch@yahoo.com
Fall Hours:
As of September 1, 2024
The Eckler building (research room and gift shop) and The Suiter House Museum are open:
Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm
There are Saturday & Sunday appointments by special request only.
We are closed on most Federal Holidays. Please call to see if we are open or are available by appointment.
ONLINE SERVICES: Research inquiries can be made by emailing the Society at herkimerhistoryresearch@yahoo.com. Members can request research for free.
We charge a $30 fee for non-members.
Books and other Merchandise can also be purchased online by visiting our Gift Shop page.
For more information, call us at 315-866-6413 or email at herkimerhistory@yahoo.com.
Society Staff members
Cassandra Castle, Executive Director
Margaret “Peg” Warner, Assistant Director
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on community support. We need your help to be here. A great way to support the Historical Society is with memberships, donations, or gift shop orders. Please click on our Membership Tab above for information on becoming a member (there are many wonderful benefits) or click on the Paypal “Donate” button above to send in a donation. Our mission of preserving and sharing the history of Herkimer County continues with your generosity.
We are Proud Members of:
Click on our Museums page for more information on our tours of the 1884 Suiter Museum.
DONATE YOUR BOTTLES AND CANS AT THE MOHAWK VALLEY REDEMPTION CENTER IN ILION!
The Herkimer County Historical Society is now signed up at the Mohawk Valley Redemption Center in Ilion (401 E. Main Street) to receive the proceeds from bottles and cans with a deposit. Tell them it is for the “Herkimer County Historical Society” when you drop them off.
To check the hours at the Mohawk Valley Redemption Center, visit their Facebook page and click “About” and it will tell you if they are open that day and the hours.
Start saving those cans & bottles! We greatly appreciate your support!
