named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
1743 Palatine House Museum
Living history museum showcasing 18th-century life; open weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day with educational tours and nature walks.
Antiques in Schoharie Shows
Biannual antique shows in spring and fall featuring 100 dealers each, held at the Schoharie Valley Railroad complex and Schoharie Central School to raise funds.
Holiday Bazaar
Annual three-day craft fair in November supporting local artisans and generating revenue through vendor fees and visitor attendance.
Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum
Historic railroad complex featuring restored railcars, a freight shed, engine house, and scale model exhibits; open weekends seasonally for public tours.
Summer Youth Cultural & Performing Arts Program
Free summer program offering theater, music, dance, and cultural education workshops for children and youth in grades 1–12; includes original playwriting, performances, and multicultural arts activities.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual antique and craft fairsOrganizes and hosts the Antiques in Schoharie Fall and Spring Shows annually, each featuring approximately 100 dealers, and the annual Holiday Craft Bazaar in November, now in its 44th year, supporting local artisans and generating revenue for preservation efforts.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Educational programming for organized groupsProvides educational tours and programming at both the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum and the 1743 Palatine House for school groups, bus tours, and other organized audiences by appointment.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Historic building preservation and restorationRestores and maintains historic structures including the 1743 Palatine House (Old Lutheran Parsonage), the Creamery Building, and multiple 19th-century railroad-related buildings on Depot Lane, such as the Station House, Freight Shed, Engine House, Weigh Station, and Old Mill Building, to preserve the cultural heritage of the Schoharie Valley.
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Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 1 activity
- Historic railroad equipment display and interpretationDisplays and interprets historic railroad artifacts including a restored 1891 passenger car, a 1917 wooden caboose, a period box car, and a flatbed car, along with a 1920 scale model of the Middleburgh and Schoharie Railroad’s infrastructure and terrain.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operation of two museumsOperates and maintains the 1743 Palatine Museum and the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum, both open weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, with additional viewings by appointment for school groups, bus tours, and private events.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Public rental of event spaceOffers the Creamery Building at 143 Depot Lane for private event rentals on a fee basis, providing space for community and private functions.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Supporter engagement through membershipOffers a membership program to engage supporters and generate financial and community support for preservation and programming activities.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Youth cultural and performing arts programOperates a free summer youth program at the Depot Lane Theater since 2002, engaging children and youth in grades 1–12 in workshops and performances in puppetry, playwriting, theater, improvisation, and vocal and instrumental music, including the production of 14 original plays performed in the Creamery Building’s black box theater.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$11K14%
Program service revenue$50K65%
Investment income$190%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$25
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$181K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -49.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Arlene Price — Board Member
- Ed Truax — Board Member
- Joan Marciniak — Board Member
- Robert Price — Board Member
- Sara Jane Cipperly — Director - Childrens Theatre
- Susan Miers — Board Member
- Ted Shuart — Palatine House Director
- Thom Fries — Railroad Museum, Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Bridgeline Historical Society Partner — Donated a restored 1917 wooden caboose to the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
- CREATE Council on the Arts Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrants Program, which provides intended support and funding for the organization’s projects.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and communication.
- Greene County Council on the Arts Government — Administers the Decentralization Program funding from the NYS Council on the Arts in Greene County.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding through the Decentralization Program for the summer youth program.
- New York State Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Government — Provided aid to SCHA volunteers in developing the Schoharie Valley Railroads Museum.
- New York State Historic Trust Partner — Provided aid for the restoration of the 1743 Palatine House.
- O'Connor Foundation Funder — Provided grants supporting the development of the Schoharie Valley Railroads Museum.
- Presbyterian Church Partner — Partnered with the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association in the restoration of the 1743 Palatine House.
- Schoharie Central School Partner — Hosts the Antiques in Schoharie Spring Show.
- UpstateNYIT.com Partner — Provides website maintenance services for Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.
- UpstateNYIT.com Partner — Website maintenance provider for Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Integrated Fundraising and Event Engagementmethodology: community-integrated_fundraisingBy hosting recurring community events like antique shows and artisan markets, the organization generates revenue and promotes heritage awareness, because shared cultural experiences strengthen local participation and create sustainable financial support for preservation.
- Equitable and Culturally Responsive Programmingmethodology: equitable_accessBy offering inclusive, no-audition workshops and integrating multicultural stories into programming, the organization fosters youth engagement and cultural inclusion, because accessible and representative arts education builds broader community ownership of heritage.
- Historic Preservation and Public Educationmethodology: historic_preservation_and_public_educationBy acquiring, preserving, and restoring historical sites and artifacts, the organization enables public access and cultural education, because experiential engagement with physical history deepens community understanding and stewardship of local heritage.