Mayfield Historical Society 2025 Events

The Rice Homestead at 328 Riceville Road, Mayfield, New York

The Mayfield Historical Society, home of The Rice Homestead at 328 Riceville Road, in Mayfield, New York, has announced its 2025 events. 

Starting Monday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. Fulton County Historian Samantha Hall-Saladino and Jessica Henry Clements will present “Fashion in the Age of the Suffragists” at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N Main Street, Mayfield.

Saturday, June 14, the 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival with music by Aaron Mittler will take place at The Rice Homestead from 12 to 4 p.m. A “Treasures in the Trunk” sale will also be part of this event, and the historic Rice Homestead is open for tours. 

Thursday, July 17, the Annual Ice Cream Social with music by the Musicats Duo will be held at The Rice Homestead from 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday, August 18, David Brooks, Education Director of Schoharie Crossing State Park will present “Strange History from Along the Erie Canal at Schoharie Crossing” at 6:30 p.m. at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N Main Street, Mayfield. 

Saturday, October 4, the highly anticipated Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In with music by Dan Lynaugh will be from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Rice Homestead.

Monday, Oct. 20, Mayfield Town Historian, Eric Close, will present “Sir William Johnson and the Founders of Mayfield” at 6:30 p.m. at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N Main Street, Mayfield.

A holiday favorite, the annual Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead will be Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. A vintage holiday experience with homemade pies, cookies and mulled cider, crackling fires, and holiday home tours.

The Rice Homestead’s 2025 summer exhibit will be "Echoes of Yesterday - The Clothing Collection of the Mayfield Historical Society."

The Rice Homestead is open for tours Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning June 14 through Aug. 30. Tours can also be made by appointment.

For more information, please call President Bob Suits at 518-857-2820.