Fort Herkimer Church — Attraction in Town of German Flatts

While the church itself is beautiful, trying to get a wedding ceremony set up is extremely difficult. They wanted to wait until a couple months before our wedding to look at the church, but we requested to see it sooner. Just to find out that they will not be opening the church due to high school graduation falling on the same weekend. While I can absolutely understand this, that should've been discussed with us when we asked about a date back in June/July of this year for a wedding in June of 2026. Meanwhile, we show up to view the church and 2 minutes in are asked if we are set on the date after sending save the dates out. Yes, we're set on the date. We were also told that another couple had requested that day too, so why not just call and let us know about it? Luckily we didn't put any money down, but it was really a shame to not get any support, only told "well there's other churches you can go to" very unprofessional. Both my fiance and I had taken the day off to view the church, just to be there for 5 minutes and not even...

Aww folks, read some history would you? Dozens of 'reviews' here and no one talks more than a phrase and I see one date. This is thought to be one of the oldest churches in all of New York State. From the Mohawk Valley Region Path Through History Page: "Built between 1753 and 1767, Fort Herkimer Church is one of the oldest churches in New York State and the oldest building in Herkimer County. It serves as a reminder of days past, having functioned as both a fortress during the French and Indian War and American Revolution as well as a place of worship for...

I absolutely love this church! So much history and it is definitely worth seeing the inside! I noticed many reviewers have not been inside! It is so stunning! You can feel the history! As the oldest standing building in Herkimer Co, the grave sites, the battles and the feasts can almost be imagined if you close your eyes. The Mohawk Valley Rotary (former member) cleans this church every Fall so the Thanksgiving Dinner can commence. Be sure to think of Mr. Roger Skinner when you visit as he was one of the best...