Herkimer County Historical Society

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Call us at 315-866-6413 or email us at herkimerhistory@yahoo.com for more info!




 

Our Mission Statement

The object of the Society shall be the discovery, collection, preservation and publication of those 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 any 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

Spring Hours:

As of April 1, 2024

The Eckler building (research room and gift shop) and The Suiter House Museum are open:

Monday – Friday

10am – 4pm

There are Saturday and Sunday appointments by special request only.

We are closed 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 herkimerhistory@yahoo.com. Members can request research for free.

We charge a $30 fee for non-members.

Books can also be purchased online by visiting our Gift Shop page on our website.

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 a membership donation and/or a gift shop order. Please click on our Membership Tab above for information on sending a membership contribution in (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. 

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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. All you have to do is tell them it is for the “Herkimer County Historical Society” when you drop them off.

To check their hours at the Mohawk Valley Redemption Center, just 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 – we really appreciate your support!