Exhibit Space of the Berne Historical Society

The anti-rent party was especially active in the Hilltowns, partly due to the fact that the trip to Albany was farther and the harvests were usually sparser than the other parts of Albany County.

The population of Berne is historically largely represented by people of German descent. In fact, the local Lutheran church spoke German until the 20th Century.

Like Knox, Berne is a hilltown with quite a bit of historic farm equipment stored away, which is mostly made of wood.

Eight sided stars appear in cultures all over the world throughout history. It's hard to say what this one might reference, but the repeating radial geometry of this Berne-made quilt perhaps evokes a sense of mysticism or sublime.

The Town of Berne Historical Society makes a point of remembering and collecting the loved people of Berne who have passed on. Rooms are dedicated to members of the society, including many schoolteachers. This wooden bulldozer was hand-crafted by a m

This lovely wedding dress was worn by Mary Frances Martin, who married schoolteacher and anti-renter, Homer Gallup, in Berne.