Upcoming Events:
The Historic Grist Mill is now closed for the season.
Please visit us for the grand opening of the 2025 season on Sat. May 24, 2025.
Keep watching the website as new slide shows and videos on Rensselaerville history and the houses of Rensselaerville are being added.
Please visit us for the grand opening of the 2025 season on Sat. May 24, 2025.
Keep watching the website as new slide shows and videos on Rensselaerville history and the houses of Rensselaerville are being added.
Learn about the Rensselaerville Historical Society's (RHS) history by clicking the video above.
Introducing the rhs_archive on Instagram!
Follow us on Instagram, @rhs_archive for exclusive glimpses into our archives, fascinating historical facts, and updates on upcoming events. Whether you're a history buff, a curious mind, or simply passionate about preserving our heritage, our Instagram page is another destination for all things Rensselaerville Historical Society! Don't forget to spread the word and share our page! Join us in preserving, celebrating, and sharing the wonders of Rensselaerville history—one post at a time! |
New Information: Small Cemeteries
For membership and donation links, please scroll to bottom of page.
There are many small, family cemeteries throughout the Hilltowns. Some of these cemeteries have been added to this website. Below is one example of the listings. To see more, click here. Help us in our continuing quest to document the heritage of our area. Please email John Snider: [email protected] with any additional information you may have. John is also a big contributor to www.findagrave.com. The linked spreadsheets for each cemetery, though is only found on this website.
Snyder Cemetery
Willsey Rd. Medusa, New York, USA
Coordinates: 42.43739, -74.12571
Cemetery no longer in use or maintained. From the intersection of County Route 352 and Willsey Rd, drive north for .8 miles. Cemetery is on the left side approx. 200 feet from the road. At least 53 graves noted, possibly more, many marked with simple field stones. Click here for the spreadsheet for individuals buried at Snyder Cemetery: Snyder Cemetery Spreadsheet
Willsey Rd. Medusa, New York, USA
Coordinates: 42.43739, -74.12571
Cemetery no longer in use or maintained. From the intersection of County Route 352 and Willsey Rd, drive north for .8 miles. Cemetery is on the left side approx. 200 feet from the road. At least 53 graves noted, possibly more, many marked with simple field stones. Click here for the spreadsheet for individuals buried at Snyder Cemetery: Snyder Cemetery Spreadsheet
PLEASE HELP US
Click here for the RHS Membership Form
Donations are needed to paint the back of the mill.
Click DONATE button below.
All Donations are tax deductible.
Please write checks to Rensselaerville Historical Society
and mail to
PO Box 8
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
To pay via PayPal, click here.
Donations are needed to paint the back of the mill.
Click DONATE button below.
All Donations are tax deductible.
Please write checks to Rensselaerville Historical Society
and mail to
PO Box 8
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
To pay via PayPal, click here.
The Historic Grist Mill is closed for the 2024 season.
Fall/Winter HoursWednesdays, 11am-1pm at Rensselaerville Library
Main Street, Rensselaerville, NY |