Road Trip to Schoharie

While we are all sequestered this spring due to the pandemic, lovers of all things historic can still hit the road and explore historic places from the safety of their cars. These road trips can help us to stay in touch with New York’s many historic communities, and get us thinking about the small businesses, restaurants, and scenic vistas we plan to visit once this is behind us. Here are a few images from a recent drive through historic Schoharie.

Fox Creek Bridge is a replica of an 1890 bridge. It was built in 1982 and is actually a concrete arch bridge with a lattice-type system built on top of it. While not considered “historic,” it does offer access to the Old Stone Fort Museum and a lovely park.

Standing on the bridge you can see a number of historic sites including the adjacent Peter Vroman House. The house dates to 1785 and was the home to Colonel Peter Vroman (1736-1793), a Revolutionary War soldier who served in the 15th regiment of the Albany County Militia.

Looking east you can see the former George Mann Tory Tavern in the distance, which was a well-known restaurant for many years.

On Schoharie’s Main Street, there still stands the historic Parrott House. Built in the first half of the nineteenth century, this building was once an important inn and restaurant. Since the 2011 flood, the Parrott House has closed and changed hands a number of times. New owners since January have made a commitment to get the regional landmark back in operation. Its revitalization is vital to Schoharie’s Main Street.