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Tours
The house is available for guided tours Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend, Wed- Sun. The site grounds may be enjoyed throughout the year from dawn to dusk.
Situated overlooking the Mohawk River, this Georgian-style mansion was home to General Nicholas Herkimer. Construction of his residence on the colonial frontier was completed around 1764. General Herkimer's place in history was assured in 1777 when he assembled 800 militiamen, supported by 60 allied Oneida warriors, and marched to defend Ft. Stanwix against a British siege. Considered to be a significant turning point in the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, has been described as one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Although wounded in the leg, Herkimer kept command during the fierce combat. After the battle he was carried home where he died 10 days later from complications following the amputation of his leg. Herkimer's estate was home to many over the years, including his family, enslaved people who helped run the estate, soldiers encamped during the war, and neighbors seeking refuge from the fighting in the Mohawk Valley. During the 1800's the property saw much change as the first the Erie Canal, and later the railroad, cut across it. Today the site can easily be reached from the highway, river or Canalway Trail. Visitors are invited to tour the mansion and view the visitor center exhibits; and also explore the grounds to discover General Herkimer's final resting place, a recreated kitchen garden, remnants of an Erie Canal lock, and scenic views of the Mohawk River.
Hours of Operation
- Guided tours are available:
Wednesday through Sunday, from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
The tours run every hour on the hour beginning at 10am, with the last tour leaving the visitor center at 4pm.
During the school season, May/June and September/October, the morning tours may be unavailable due to large group
bookings. Regular tours will resume starting at 12, to check availability please call (315) 823-0398.
Group tours of ten or more are available by advanced reservation. Please call the site at (315) 823-0398 to make a reservation.
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Fees & Rates
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
- Admission
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- $4 Adults
$3 Seniors/Students
Children under 12 are free.
For more information, to check tour times, availability, or make reservations, please call 315-823-0398
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- Vehicle Entrance Fee
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- Free
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Guided Tours of Herkimer Mansion
Guided tours are available Wednesday through Sunday, from
Memorial Day through Columbus Day. The tours run every hour on the hour
beginning at 10am, with the last tour leaving the visitor center at 4pm. During the school season, May/June and September/October, the morning tours may be unavailable due to large group bookings. Regular tours will resume starting at 12, to check availability please call (315) 823-0398. Group
tours of ten or more are available by advanced reservation. Please call the
site at (315) 823-0398 to make a reservation.
Raid Along the Mohawk
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Come by for the return of our raid event this June. Don't miss out on your chance to truly watch history come alive. Visit the military camps, view living history programs, and of course don't miss out on the daily battle reenactment!
Raid Along the Mohawk
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Come by for the return of our raid event this June. Don't miss out on your chance to truly watch history come alive. Visit the military camps, view living history programs, and of course don't miss out on the daily battle reenactment!
Independence Day!
Friday, July 4, 2025
Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Celebrate the birth of a nation with living historians on site and military demonstrations to be held throughout the day. See how it all began and don't miss the rising of the liberty pole.
Canal Day
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 until Sunday, August 10, 2025
Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Join us as we celebrate Little Falls at this years Canal Day festival. Living history programs to be held daily at Herkimer Home alongside the historic Erie Canal. Strike up the band and don't miss our presence in this years Canal Day parade, held on August 9th at 6pm.