# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Handsel Day - Museum Monday at Schoharie Crossing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us inside the Pathway to Empire exhibit for Handsel Day! 
Discover some history of the Mohawk Valley and it's early European Settlers. 
Handsel Day, also known as Handsel Monday or Auld Hansel Monday, is a traditional gift-giving holiday celebrated on the first Monday of the new year, primarily in Scotland and northern England. The word "handsel" comes from words meaning "to deliver into the hand". On this day, people traditionally exchanged small gifts, particularly money, for good luck.  

Doors open at 11am and there will be a short discussion around 11:30am. The museum will remain open for you to check out the exhibit and enjoy some light refreshments until 1pm. This program is free and open to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-hunter/handsel-day-museum-monday-at-schoharie-crossing/200029208883717
- **Event Categories**: holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Hunter
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 129 Schoharie St - P.O. Box 140, Fort Hunter, NY, United States, New York 12069
- **lat**: 42.93999
- **long**: -74.28287
- **full address**: 129 Schoharie St - P.O. Box 140, Fort Hunter, NY, United States, New York 12069

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Handsel Day - Museum Monday at Schoharie Crossing being held?
  - **A:** Handsel Day - Museum Monday at Schoharie Crossing takes place on Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 129 Schoharie St - P.O. Box 140, Fort Hunter, NY, United States, New York 12069.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Handsel Day - Museum Monday at Schoharie Crossing?
  - **A:** Handsel Day - Museum Monday at Schoharie Crossing is organized by Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site.

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