• Source: Herkimer Home State Historic Site

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


    Services and activities



    The site offers a picnic area, scenic views, a visitor center, tours, re-enactments, gardens, and 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.


    See also


    List of New York State Historic Sites


    References




    External links



    Media related to Herkimer House at Wikimedia Commons
    Herkimer Home State Historic Site (Official site), at NYS OPRHP
    Herkimer Home information
    Herkimer Home, Danube, New York, in LandmarkSociety.org book

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