1976 Bicentennial National Historic Landmark Survey Chartered in New York State

Constructed in 1891 as a two-room school serving the educational needs of elementary students in rural Strykersville, the School House Museum is an excellent example of Queen Anne Architecture.

Enrollment had been dwindling for some time when in 1971, the few-remaining students were transferred to local school districts and the building sat vacant.

Since 1978, the Museum has been maintained by the Sheldon Historical Society. The town-owned building houses a collection of 19th and early 20th Century artifacts, displays and a wealth of local genealogy primary sources.

The Sheldon Historical Society organizes and promotes the Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale in Strykersville which is the primary fund-raising event for the group. Proceeds from this event have funded Tuesdays In July, Armchair Concerts, The Antique Appraisal, Schoolhouse 100th Birthday Celebration, 4th Grade Field Trips and many others too numerous to mention.

In October of 2004, life-long Strykersville resident and retired teacher, Miss Dorotha Kirsch offered a donation of her personal collection of books to the School House Museum. The Society agreed to accept the donation and moved to modify the interior spaces of the School House to accommodate the collection.

Throughout the years, the Sheldon Historical Society displays have featured:

Victorian Weddings

Mills & Merchants

Dr. Valente Tribute

Kitchens, Parlors, Shops

Ed “Don” George

Nelson George

Maple Time

Christmas Past
Local Dairy Industry