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
zooms83@gmail.com or ​awolfe1064@aol.com

path through history day    Sat., Oct. 7

The Saddlemire Homestead will be open on Sat., Oct. 7 from 11 am - 4 pm. Stop by for a tour of our collection.
Also Albany County Historical Society has a list of tours of historic sites in our county. Choose your path to explore the rich and diverse history of Albany county. 
​New for 2023: two driving choices: "Flatts" and " Hilltowns" plus Albany-based walking tour option and biking option.To find out more about these Path Through History sites, click​

Stories on the porch 2023        (or at knox town hall)

  • Sunday, July 9, 2-4 pm. Whipple Solar Farm.  David Whipple presented information about his family's solar farm in the Town of Knox. 
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  • Sunday, July 30, 2-4 pm. History of Hilltown Churches. Rev. Jay Francis spoke about the various churches that have been in the towns of Knox and Berne throughout the years. 


Memorial day essay contest

The Knox Historical Society sponsored an essay contest with the theme "Local and Family Heroes". KHS members judged the essays and the top 3 essays were awarded prize money.
Winners were:
  • 1st Place:  Trevor Stempel
  • 2nd Place:  Jonathan Brach
  • 3rd Place:  Manny Hooks
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Trevor Stempel reading his essay at the Knox Memorial Day Parade.