The French Creek Yorker Museum is a ‘living history museum’ depicting how people lived and worked in the area.  In 1946 Miss Genevieve Matteson, the 7th Grade History Teacher at Sherman Central School formed a local Yorker organization, part of the New York State Historical Society.  Local membership grew to 250 students, who collected donations of artifacts and antiques. In 1951, the Yorkers saved the Peter Ripley House on Miller Street from demolition by moving it to the Village Commons. This began the living history museum which now consists of six original buildings dating back to the 1750’s. 

 

The Sherman Historical Society (SHS) is a 501(c)(3) which serves as the steward of Sherman history and curator of the local antiques and buildings collectively known as the French Creek Yorker Museum.  This priceless community asset is owned by the Village of Sherman.  Together the Village and SHS are working with Historic Preservation Specialists to preserve, promote, and celebrate this unique and beloved historic treasure.

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The replacement of the aging chain link fence with a black finish aluminum ornamental fence will enhance the beauty of the French Creek Yorker Museum making it an area attraction.  The new fence will keep the museum secure, while making it more open and inviting to visitors with 20 ft sliding gates opening the front of the Museum to the Village Commons and Monument Park.  This encourages engagement of those attending the annual Memorial Day Service and allows for festivals and events which otherwise are inhibited by the unmoving 6 ft chain link fence.  The distinctive black lines will be aesthetically appealing and improve the curb appeal of the Village Commons from Park Street and the properties along Church Street and Miller Street to which the Museum shares property boundaries.  A quality fence with a timeless design and lifetime guarantee will be a valuable investment into the Village and the Museum to be enjoyed by all.