Welcome to 
Knox Historical Society 
of Knox, New York
"The Pill Box Capital of the World"
What's a pill box? 
Learn more here.
Knox Historical Society Saddlemire Homestead
2192 Berne-Altamont Road
(Route 156), Knox, NY
​Mailing address is :
Knox Historical Society
P.O.Box 11
Knox, NY 12107
Knox Historical Society was founded in 1973 and is chartered with the New York State Education Department. Our goal is to preserve, protect, and promote historic culture in the Town of Knox through our research, website, publications, educational programs, and community outreach. 

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Knox Town Hall. We frequently have guest speakers. Visitors and new members are always welcome. 

During the summer we host several family-friendly programs which feature our collections at the Saddlemire Homestead. Unfortunately, the museum has no heat and is closed October through May. Take a virtual tour here. 
To arrange a tour of the Saddlemire Homestead email [email protected]​
[email protected] or ​[email protected]

upcoming events

Hope and Peace Community Festival of Trees
​in Knox Town Park

The 2024 Festival of Trees are on display behind the Knox Fire Department from December 7, 2024, through January 5, 2025. Official tree lighting ceremony is Sat., Dec. 7 at 5:30 pm. The Knox Historical Society tree is one of over 35 trees on display.

Helderberg quilt barn trail

The Helderberg Hilltowns Association created the Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail several years ago.  The Knox Historical Society has reactivated the Trail.  Click here to see the link for the trail.