Van Alstyne House, Historic house in Canajoharie, United States.
The Van Alstyne House features a rectangular structure with a steep gambrel roof, three main rooms, and a frame addition at the rear section.
Built before 1730, the house served as a meeting location for the Tryon County Committee of Safety during the American Revolutionary War period.
The property contains the Rufus Grider collection, which includes detailed drawings depicting daily life and architecture in the 18th-century Mohawk Valley region.
The Van Alstyne Homestead Society manages public tours every Saturday during summer months at 42 Moyer Street in Canajoharie, New York.
General Nicholas Herkimer received his appointment as Chief Colonel of frontier soldiers at this location before leading American forces in the region.
Location: Canajoharie
GPS coordinates: 42.90333,-74.57278
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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