Herkimer Home State Historic Site is a historic house museum in Herkimer County, New York, USA. Herkimer Home is in the north part of the Town of Danube, south of the Mohawk River.

The site is north of the New York State Thruway.

The home was built in 1764 by Nicholas Herkimer, who died there in 1777 from wounds suffered in the Battle of Oriskany. He is also buried there. In 1834, the house was owned by Nicholas Herkimer's nephew, John Herkimer.[2]

Monument to Nicholas Herkimer in the family's cemetery

Services and activities

Picnic area, Scenic views, Visitor Center, Tours, Re-enactments, Gardens, Hiking.

Attempted closure

In 2010, Democratic Governor David Paterson attempted to close the park due to budget cuts. Opposition to the closure was strong, and the park remained open.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. 
  2. ^ John G. Waite and Paul R. Huey, Herkimer House: An Historic Structure Report (New York State Historic Trust, 1972)
  3. ^ http://www.littlefallstimes.com/news/x1650247589/Herkimer-Home-on-state-chopping-block

External links

Media related to Herkimer Home State Historic Site at Wikimedia Commons Media related to Herkimer House at Wikimedia Commons