This Cache is placed as part of the 2016 New York State Park Central Region Geocache Challenge. There are 70 geocaches hidden within 20 state parks and historic sites in this parks region, and geocachers finding 40 or more will be eligible to enter their names in a drawing for valuable prizes. The first 100 people to find 40 or more caches will receive a special geocache challenge coin. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com
NYS Parks Saratoga - Capital Region will be hosting a similar challenge!! 10 caches found in the Sara-Cap Region Challenge can be used toward the Central Challenge (and visa versa)!
Be sure to check each park or site’s unique web page for possible trail maps and other facility specific information. www.nysparks.com
Be sure to bring a good old fashioned GPSr with you, as many of our beautiful State Parks/ Historic sites have limited or no cell service!!!
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to mark your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item. Some of the items in the cache are park souvenirs and do not need to be replaced with a trade item.
Tour the home of Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer, who became and American Hero during the battle of Oriskany in 1777. He was seriously wounded and later died at home.
Herkimer had no children, so his home passed to his brother George, whose son John sold it out of the family in 1814. It changed hands 6 times after and, in considerable disrepair, it was aquired by the State of NY in 1913.
Preservation begun in 1914, and in the 1960's a major restoration was completed, although elements of architectural alterations made in the 19th century remain.
The unspoiled landscape is remarkably unchanged from that of the 18th century. The 19th century barn has been remodeled as a visitor center, which houses interpretive exhibits.
Memorial Day to Labor Day the visitor center is open Wed-Sat from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Guided tours of the historic home are available Fri, Sat and Sunday.
Each of the Herkimer Home series geocaches has Colonial paper money. Collect 3 examples of this money, bring them to the visitor center for your surprise!!!