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Home Page   Local News   Local Sports   Community Calendar   Opinion   Editorials   Columns   Letters to the Editor   Archives   News Archives   Sports Archives	5-31-2007 Middlefield Museum seeks additional support While Cooperstown remains the focus of a wide variety of cultural and historical activities, just a few miles away there is a hidden icon of our upstate rural heritage - the Town of Middlefield Old Schoolhouse Museum. Situated on the banks of Cherry Valley Creek, the schoolhouse, with its still working school bell, was built in 1875 and remained open until 1954. Operated by the Town of Middlefield Historical Association (TMHA) since 1966, the two-story schoolhouse contains a faithfully maintained rural school room, a meeting room, gift shop, and exhibits depicting the history of both the school and the surrounding township of Middlefield. It is listed on the National Register. The Association is launching a membership drive in support of its mission to preserve Middlefield's rural heritage. Area residents are invited to join, learn about its history, and participate in special programs. Even though the township is carved up into five zip codes and three school districts, the historical association continues to promote Middlefield's identity. Throughout the summer and fall months, TMHA offers a variety of programs, kicking off with Middlefield Community Day on July 8 and culminating in October with a Fall Festival & Craft Show. The Museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. during the months of July and August. The Schoolhouse Museum is located in the hamlet of Middlefield on County Route 35, about six miles east of Cooperstown's Main Street. Additional information about the Town of Middlefield Historical Association is available at www.middlefieldmuseum.org or call (607) 547-9515.
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