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History, adventure and allure await you in Montgomery County, a valley carved by a mighty river, built by amazing people and “Made of Something Stronger.”

The Mohawk River reminds visitors of the county’s critical role in Native American, Colonial and Erie Canal history at every turn. Step into the past at several historic destinations like Fort Klock and the beautiful Palatine Church or walk the same grounds as saints at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs and a site honoring Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

Montgomery County’s agricultural tradition remains strong with family farms and food retailers. Stop in to the Liberty Fresh Market, specializing in local products, or tour the Sand Flats Orchard.

Explore our great outdoors on the Erie Canalway Trail or at Wintergreen Park and Gorge. While you’re out, enjoy Montgomery County’s fantastic family events like the 174-year-old Fonda Fair, Canal Days or the Riverlink Park Concert Series.

Make a visit to Montgomery County, where the history, attractions and events are “Made of Something Stronger.”

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Once a key military and economic feature, the Mohawk River running through the entire county now supports a number of recreational opportunities.

Spend time exploring history along the Erie Canal or soak in some of the unique nature and geography along its tributaries. Race over to our legendary speedway or slow down with a round of golf on courses designed by renowned architects.

Whether discovering the past or enjoying a modern attraction, you’ll find that Montgomery County’s past and present are “Made of Something Stronger.”

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Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball 65 Crescent Ave., Amsterdam (518) 791-7546www.amsterdammohawks.comArthur Carter Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course158 Van Dyke Ave., Amsterdam(518) 842-9731www.amsterdammuni.comCanajoharie Golf & Country Club154 Country Club Rd., Canajoharie(518) 673-8183 www.canajohariegolf.comCharleston State ForestState Route 30A (south of Fultonville)www.dec.ny.gov/lands/35832.htmlFonda Speedway 12 South Bridge St., Fonda (518) 952-4966 www.fondaspeedway.comGlen Ridge Motorsports Park 213 Mary’s Ln., Fultonville(518) 848-0608 www.glenridgemotorsportspark.net

Hilltop Paintball Sports Complex 565 River Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-4200www.hilltoppaintball.comLandis Arboretum 174 Lape Rd., Esperance(518) 875-6935www.landisarboretum.orgMosher Marsh Preserve 262 Manny’s Corners Rd., Amsterdam(518) 436-6346www.mohawkhudson.orgRolling Hills Country Club 2258 State Route 5, Fort Johnson(518) 829-7817 www.golfrollinghills.ccRural Grove State Forest Route 162 and Logtown Rd., Rural Grove www.dec.ny.gov/lands/35832.htmlSchoharie River Center 2025 Burtonsville Rd., Burtonsville(518) 875-6230www.schoharierivercenter.org

Sharp Shooters Billiards 35 East Main St., Amsterdam(518) 627-4634 www.sharpshootersbilliards.comSt. Johnsville Campsite and Municipal Marina South Bridge St., St. Johnsville(518) 568-2221 www.stjohnsville.com/vilmarina.htmThomas H. Burbine Memorial Forest & Nature Trail Corbin Hill Rd., Charleston (518) 853-3814 Twister Valley Sports Complex7721 State Route 5S, Fort Plain(518) 568-7349 www.twistervalley.comWintergreen Park and GorgeWintergreen Park Rd., Canajoharie(518) 673-5508

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From historic forts to sacred spaces, Montgomery County’s past is “Made of Something Stronger.” Our roots run deep in early American and pre-Colonial history.

The Mohawk people built the foundation for what would become a pivotal part of the French & Indian and Revolutionary wars as well as the Industrial Revolution pioneered by Dutch immigrants.

Our museums and historic sites proudly preserve artifacts from all eras and offer visitors an extraordinary view of America’s past.

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1747 Nellis Tavern7355 State Route 5, St. Johnsville (315) 866-2619 www.palatinesettlementsociety.orgAllen’s 19th Century General Store580 Dillenbeck Rd., Palatine Bridge(518) 894-7136 www.deniseeallen.comAmes Museum 611 Latimer Hill Rd., Ames (518) 673-3310Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church St., Amsterdam (518) 842-1080 www.amsterdamlibrary.comCharleston Historical SocietyPolin Rd. (west of State Route 30A), Charleston (518) 922-5867 www.townofcharleston.org/historyCreative Connections Art Center303 East Main St., Amsterdam(518) 841-4369 www.facebook.com/creativeconnectionsarts

Erie Canal Lock 33Dump Road, St. Johnsville www.eriecanal.org/Lock33.htmlFort Hunter Free Library167 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam(518) 627-4142 www.fthlib.blogspot.comFort Klock Historic Restoration7203 State Route 5, St. Johnsville (518) 568-7779 www.fortklockrestoration.orgFort Plain Free Library and Visitor Center19 Willett St., Fort Plain(518) 993-4646www.ftplib.blogspot.comFort Plain Museum389 Canal St. (State Route 5S), Fort Plain(518) 993-2527www.fortplainmuseum.comFrothingham Free Library28 West Main St., Fonda(518) 853-3016www.fonlib.blogspot.com

GFWC Century Club130 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam(518) 842-2031www.centuryclubofamsterdam.orgIsaac Paris HouseFort Plain www.mvls.info/ispy/fortplain/ftp_site06.htmlKanatsiohareke Mohawk Community 4934 State Route 5, Fonda(518) 673-4197www.mohawkcommunity.comLittle Red SchoolhouseCemetery St., Fonda (518) 853-4226www.mvls.info/ispy/fonda/fon_site02.htmlMargaret Reaney Memorial Library and Museum19 Kingsbury Ave., St. Johnsville(518) 568-7822 www.stjohnsville.com/ReanLib.htmMohawk Valley Path Through Historywww.mohawkvalleyhistory.com

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Montgomery County Department of History and ArchivesOld Courthouse in Fonda, 9 Park St.(518) 853-8186www.co.montgomery.ny.us/sites/public/government/historian/Historian_Development/default.aspxNational Shrine of Kateri Tekakwitha3628 State Route 5, Fonda(518) 853-3646www.katerishrine.comOld Fort JohnsonState Route 5 & Route 67, Fort Johnson(518) 843-0300www.oldfortjohnson.org Old Grist Mill1679 Mill Rd., St. Johnsville (518) 568-2388www.inbythemill.com/millhistory.htmPalatine ChurchOld Mill Rd. (off State Route 5), Nelliston(518) 993-3539www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/palatinechurch.html

Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame 30 East Main St., Amsterdam(518) 842-0022www.pwhf.orgSchoharie Crossing State Historic Site 129 Schoharie St., Fort Hunter(518) 829-7516www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/27/details.aspxShrine of Our Lady of Martyrs136 Shrine Rd., Fultonville (Auriesville)(518) 853-3033www.martyrshrine.orgSt. Johnsville Community House16 Washington St., St. Johnsville(518) 568-2141www.stjohnsville.com/VillageIndex.htmStone Arabia ChurchesRoute 10, Stone Arabia(518) 993-2709www.revolutionaryday.com/nyroute5/stonearabia

The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie(518) 673-2314www.arkellmuseum.orgTown of Florida Veterans Memorial Park214 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam (518) 842-4987 www.townoffloridaveteransmemorialpark.orgVan Alstyne Homestead Society of Canajoharie42 Moyer St., Canajoharie(315) 269-2198www.facebook.com/VanAlstyneHomesteadWalter Elwood Museum of the Mohawk Valley100 Church St., Amsterdam(518) 843-5151www.walterelwoodmuseum.orgWindfall Dutch Barn2009 Clinton Rd., Cherry Valley(518) 993-2239www.windfalldutchbarn.org

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Orchards and dairy farms dot the Montgomery County landscape, home to quaint rural communities and an agricultural tradition “Made of Something Stronger.”

Agricultural attractions cover everything from alpacas to organic goods and great wine. Feeling agri-adventurous? Try the 50-farm Harvest Tour for a true taste of Montgomery County.

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Abbey Farms356 Robb Rd., Amsterdam(518) 842-7255 Alpacas at Clear View Farm899 Old Trail Rd., Fonda(518) 853-3098www.alpacasatclearviewfarm.comBellinger’s Apple Orchard685 Argersinger Rd., Fultonville(518) 922-8558www.bellingersorchard.comBrew Centralwww.brewcentralny.com Butterfat Farm269 Brower Rd., Palatine Bridge(518) 673-2497www.visitsacandaga.com/Harvest_map.htmClancy Farms265 Heiser Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-4806www.visitsacandaga.com/Harvest_map.htmCNY Freshwww.cnyfresh.comConbeer’s Farm1807 Hickory Hill Rd., Fonda(518) 853-1454www.conbeersfarm.com

Creek’s Edge Elk Farm894 State Route 80, Fort Plain(518) 993-4014www.creeksedgeelkfarm.comDamin Farm8075 State Route 5, St. Johnsville(518) 568-2643www.visitsacandaga.com/Harvest_map.htmDygert Farms243 Dygert Rd., Palatine Bridge(518) 265-3312 www.facebook.com/dygertfarmsEmerald Valley Acres238 Dillenbeck Rd., Fultonville(518) 922-5127www.facebook.com/pages/Emerald-Val-ley-Acres/140833642653534?fref=tsEwecastle375 Langley Rd., Amsterdam(518) 842-3556 Free Bird Farm497 McKinley Rd., Palatine Bridge(518) 673-8822www.freebirdorganicfarm.comGlen Glade Farms161 Fancher Rd., Fultonville(518) 922-7006

Glenbrook Farm142 Brooks Rd., Glen(518) 922-5091 Haven of Hope Farm Stand and Bake Shop 19 Cemetery St., Fonda(518) 522-3342 Haylo Acres502 Freybush Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-2778 Hickory Springs Farm371 Swart Hill Rd., Amsterdam(518) 843-3429 High Acres Elk Farm684 Currytown Rd., Sprakers(518) 922-5814 Highland Hills Farm227 Green Rd. North, Charleston(518) 495-7028www.highlandhillsfarm.net Hu-Hill Organic Farm232 Lighthall Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-4337 Hummingbird Hills Winery1442 Burtonsville Rd., Fultonville(518) 875-6919www.hummingbirdhillswinery.com

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Karen’s Produce & Ice Cream2311 State Route 5S, Amsterdam(518) 829-7397 Liberty Fresh Market4867 State Route 30, Amsterdam(518) 212-6758www.libertyfreshmarket.comMerry Hill Farm653 Shellstone Rd., Town of Florida(518) 843-8867www.alpacanation.com/merryhillfarm.aspMini Horse Farm2013 Wagners Hollow Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-3431 Mohawk Valley Produce Auction (Amish)840 Fordsbush Rd. (off State Route 80), Fort Plain(315) 823-0875 Natural Bridge Farm778 State Route 67 East, Amsterdam(518) 843-1319 Nellis-Acres449 Nellis Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-2978

Palatine Valley DairyState Route 5, Nelliston(518) 993-3194www.palatinecheese.comPavlus Orchards272 Hickory Hill Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-2643 Pickle Hill Bulk Foods/Greenhouses709 Pickle Hill Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-3586 Pine Farms2337 State Route 5S, Glen(518) 829-5075 Pretzel Farm121 Brookmans Corner Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-2778 Rulison Honey Farms237 Shellstone Rd., Amsterdam(518) 843-1619 Sand Flats Orchard 371 Martin Rd., Fonda(518) 853-4999www.sandflatsorchard.com

Sanford Stud FarmCorner of State Route 30 and Tessiero Square, Amsterdam(518) 848-3000sanfordstudfarm.orgSchuylers Greenhouse6485 State Route 30, Town of Florida(518) 842-5519 www.facebook.com/schuylersgreenhouseStarlight Acres239 Groff Rd., Palatine Bridge(518) 673-2669 Sunshine Gardens980 State Route 67, Amsterdam(518) 843-3434 The Pasture660 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain(518) 568-5322 Willow Place Farm 158 Smith Lane, Canajoharie(518) 673-2218 Windy Willow Farm121 Dutch Church Rd., Amsterdam(518) 627-0476

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Among Montgomery County’s many great traditions is fun! Even our community events are “Made of Something Stronger.”

Enjoy the classic Americana contained in a 174-year-old annual fair or experience the excitement of motor sports. Take a step back in time with events along the Erie Canal or take in a ballgame.

Among Montgomery County’s many great traditions is fun! Even our community events are “Made of Something Stronger.”

Enjoy the classic Americana contained in a 174-year-old annual fair or experience the excitement of motor sports. Take a step back in time with events along the Erie Canal or take in a ballgame.

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Amsterdam Uptown Farm Market4988 State Route 30, AmsterdamSt. Mary’s Healthcare parking lotWednesdays 3-6pm mid-May to mid-OctoberFort Plain Farmers’ MarketWillet St. , Fort Plain(518) 993-4271 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 10am-3pm, mid-May to mid-OctoberSpring FlingMain St., Amsterdam Mid-May SpringFestSt. Johnsville Mid-May Revolutionary War ConferenceFort Plain MuseumJune4th on the 3rdFort PlainJuly 3 St. Johnsville Band ConcertSt. Johnsville MarinaSouth Bridge St., St. Johnsville(518) 568-2221 Mondays, July and August

Music on MainstreetNBT Bank Lawn, State Route 10, Canajoharie(518) 596-4929www.musiconmainstreetcanjo.com/events.htmlTuesdays, July and August Summer Music in the ParkHaslett Park, Fort PlainThursdays, July and August Riverlink Park Concert SeriesParking at Riverfront Center, Amsterdam(518) 866-4999www.riverlinkconcerts.comSaturdays, July and AugustAmsterdam Downtown Farmers’ MarketMain St., Amsterdam(518) 848-0983Saturdays 10am-2pm July through September Amsterdam Saturday Farmers Market100 Church St., Amsterdam (518) 843-5151Saturdays 10am-2pm July through SeptemberKaleidoscope of the ArtsFonda Fairgrounds21 South Bridge St., Fonda(518) 770-6265www.fovapa.orgFirst Saturday in August

Fonda Fair21 South Bridge St., Fonda(518) 853-3313www.fondafair.netLate August/early September to Labor DayFort Klock Giant Craft Fair7203 State Route 5, St. Johnsville(518) 568-7779Second weekend in September Kristy Pollack Memorial Light DisplayLyon St., Amsterdam(518) 323-9937Thanksgiving Day-January 1 Festival of Trees130 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam(518) 842-2031Late November/early December Elves Night OutCanajoharieFirst Friday in December Light Up the Sky with the Marching Rams 154 Brookside Ave., Amsterdam(518) 843-3052Early December-December 23Last NightFort Plain December 31

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Relax in the comfort of your favorite hotel or unwind in one of the many charming beds-and-breakfast during your visit. Montgomery County accommodations make a perfect last stop after a day of sightseeing.

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B&BA White Rose Bed & Breakfast105 Reid St., Fort Plain(518) 993-1007www.awhiterosebb.comRentalFlat Creek Cabin Adventures 321 Shafer Rd., Sprakers (646) 659-3354www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3880108Hotel/MotelFultonville Super Stop128 Riverside Dr., Fultonville(518) 853-4601 B&BHalcyon Farm Bed & Breakfast157 Lang Rd., Amsterdam(518) 842-7718www.halcyonfarm.comB&BHazelnut Farm Bed & Breakfast205 Paris Rd., Fort Plain(518) 993-3346www.hazelnutfarm.com

B&BInn by the Mill Bed & Breakfast1679 Mill Rd., St. Johnsville (866) 568-2388www.inbythemill.comHotel/MotelPalatine Motel203 W. Grand St., Palatine Bridge(518) 673-1050 Hotel/MotelRodeway Inn93 E. Grand St., Palatine Bridge(518) 673-3233www.rodewayinn.comB&BStone Rose Bed and Breakfast248 W. Corbin Hill Rd., Sloansville(518) 922-7606www.stonerosebandb.comHotel/MotelSuper 8 5502 State Route 30, Amsterdam(518) 843-5888www.super8.com

B&BThe Inn at Palatine Bridge142 W. Grand St., Palatine Bridge(518) 673-2845 B&BThe Pineapple House Bed & Breakfast63 Otsego St., Canajoharie(518) 673-3923www.pineapplehousebb.comHotel/MotelTravelCenters of America29 Riverside Dr., Fultonville (518) 853-3411www.ta-petro.com/location/ny/ta-fultonvilleHotel/MotelValley View Motor Inn1351 State Route 5S, Amsterdam(518) 842-4578www.valleyviewmotorinn.comB&BWindow Box Guest House29 Front St., Canajoharie(518) 673-3131

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