Events

NYS Path Through History

Join us for I LOVE NY’s Path Through History Weekend as the Madison County Historical Society brings local heritage to life with two signature events this October!

Community Picnic & Spring Traditions Mini‑Exhibit

June 20 and 21, 10 am -3 pm @ Cottage Lawn: Madison County Historical Society invites visitors to slow down, enjoy the season, and experience the traditions that shaped springtime in our region. We will host a Community Picnic on the Cottage Lawn, welcoming families to bring their own blankets and picnic lunches to enjoy on our historic grounds. To make the afternoon even more fun, we will provide a selection of games for all ages.

Inside the barn, guests can explore a Spring Traditions Mini‑Exhibit featuring historic farming and gardening tools from our collection. This small but meaningful display highlights how local families prepared for the growing season, tended their land, and celebrated the arrival of spring throughout Madison County’s past.

Together, the picnic and exhibit offer a relaxed, family‑friendly way to connect with local history while enjoying the beauty of Cottage Lawn in June. It’s an accessible, low‑cost program that aligns perfectly with the spirit of Path Through History Weekend.

This is a FREE event.

Cemetery Ghost Walk and Pumpkin Carving Event

Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 pm @ Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida: Ghost Walk at Glenwood Cemetery Step into the shadows of the past for an evening guided tour. As the sun sets, wander through the historic grounds of Glenwood Cemetery and hear the chilling, true stories of the legendary figures who shaped our county’s history. $25/non-member, $20/member

Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 am – 1 pm @ Cottage Lawn: Pumpkin Carving at Cottage Lawn Bring the whole family to our historic headquarters for a festive afternoon of creativity! We’ll be carving pumpkins on the beautiful grounds of Cottage Lawn, celebrating the season amidst the backdrop of our 19th-century Gothic Revival villa. Non-member: $7/per pumpkin/child , Member: $5/per pumpkin/child

Open Farm Day

Join us for a special Open Farm Day celebration at the Madison County Historical Society! Explore our historic Hops Barn Exhibit and enjoy additional displays featuring traditional farming and gardening tools from our collections.

A local hops grower and vendor will be onsite to answer questions about hop growing, harvesting, and processing, and may even offer a small tasting opportunity, pending availability.

Cool off at our lemonade stand, relax on the Cottage Lawn grounds, and take home a free commemorative hops glass (one per adult, while supplies last).

A fun, educational, and family‑friendly way to celebrate Madison County’s agricultural heritage.

This is a FREE event.

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