A refurbished homestead from the 18th Century, Fort Klock is located in Mohawk Valley. The historic site displays the heritage of the region and holds Revolutionary War Reenactments to provide a better understanding of the historic events associated with the venue. Visitors can explore the other buildings on the site, including a barn, a schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop. Maintained and restored by the Fort Klock Historic Restoration, the facility, which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972, is open seasonally.
Located on 136 acres (55.03 hectares) of what was once a hop farm, Brewery Ommegang opened its doors in 1997. A brainchild of reputed brewers, Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield, this brewery specializes in production of Belgian-styled brews. They boast of six award-winning and all-time favorite brews: Belgian Pale Ale, Three Philosophers, Hennepin, Witte, Rare Vos and Abbey Ale. Following a tour around the brewery, visitors can drop in at the café to enjoy delectable Belgian fares that will wonderfully complement the beers produced here. Brewery Ommegang regularly plays host to beer festivals and concerts; the annual event, 'Belgium Comes to Cooperstown', is a must-visit for every Belgian food and drink lover.
The Gelston Castle Estate encompasses castles, ponds, barns, cemeteries and more. The castle was built by Harriett Douglas as a summer palace in the late 19th Century, and the Robinson cemetery was dedicated to the Robinson family. There are apple orchards planted by Eleanor Roosevelt all over the estate greeting visitors with a heavenly fresh smell when they visit the estate. There is the Henderson House, the barn from the 1750s, the Reflecting Pond and more for all those curious to know more about the estate. The Gelston Castle Estate was taken over by several families over a period of time and all of them have left behind a little bit of their history so that stories could be told over the years. To know more about the Gelston Castle Estate do visit their website.
Introduce your kids to the world of farming and learn more about the rural way of life at the Farmers' Museum. Located in Cooperstown, it is actually a part of farm that was later developed into a museum. It makes an attempt to recreate the nineteenth century complete with ancient buildings, tavern, a local store, hand-made carousel and many other fun exhibits. The collection at this museum features more than 20000 objects comprising working tools, equipment, daily use objects and more. A visit to this spacious museum makes for an interesting and educational tour.
One of the premier providers of culture in the region, Foothills Performing Arts Center serves as the prominent venue in the area for a variety of performances and other arts related events. Serving as an essential springboard for artists and performers from the city, as well as from all over the tri-county region, the center plays host to theater groups, production houses, musicians, bands, and other kinds of artists. See the website or call to know more.