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Historic Altamont, Inc.
Historic Altamont, Inc. is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in August 2018 to promote and preserve the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of the Village of Altamont and the scenic Helderberg region. Through community collaboration and thoughtful stewardship, work to honor our shared past while celebrating the unique character and landscape that define Altamont.
Nestled at the base of the Helderberg Escarpment, Altamont is known for its charming Victorian homes, all connected by sidewalks to a vibrant, walkable downtown. Just beyond the central village lie the historic Altamont Fairgrounds, host to the beloved annual fair and a variety of seasonal events throughout the year.
Overlooking the village is High Point Cliff, a limestone vista within John Boyd Thacher State Park, recently designated a National Natural Landmark. The park is traversed by the Long Path, a scenic trail stretching from New York City to the Adirondacks, ideal for both day hikes and long-distance treks.
Altamont and its surroundings offer abundant natural beauty and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation. Village parks and nearby preserves managed by the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy provide opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, birding, caving, and even hang-gliding.
Preserving Altamont’s history, scenic beauty, and recreational resources is essential to maintaining the village’s unique character. These shared efforts help strengthen our local economy and keep Altamont a welcoming place for both residents and visitors alike.
Nestled at the base of the Helderberg Escarpment, Altamont is known for its charming Victorian homes, all connected by sidewalks to a vibrant, walkable downtown. Just beyond the village lie the historic Altamont Fairgrounds—home to the annual fair and a variety of seasonal events.
Overlooking the village is High Point Cliff, a limestone vista within John Boyd Thacher State Park, recently designated a National Natural Landmark. The park is traversed by the Long Path, a scenic trail stretching from New York City to the Adirondacks, ideal for both day hikes and long-distance treks.
Altamont and its surroundings offer abundant natural beauty and year-round outdoor recreation. Village parks and nearby preserves managed by the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy provide opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, birding, caving, and even hang-gliding.
Preserving Altamont’s history—as well as its scenic and recreational resources—is essential to maintaining the village’s unique character and supporting a vibrant local economy and tourism.
Our Mission
To act as a nonprofit, nonpartisan, citizen-based charitable corporation to preserve and protect the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of the Village of Altamont
To promote the area’s distinctive natural environment, situated at the base of the Helderberg Escarpment and the National Natural Landmark of John Boyd Thacher State Park
To support historical research and the dissemination of historical information related to Altamont, Knowersville, Helderberg Hilltowns, and the Indigenous communities that once inhabited our region
To work in collaboration with other community stakeholders striving to maintain the village’s distinctive heritage and its unique natural surroundings.
The Helderberg Greenway: Preserving Land & Legacy
Historic Altamont envisions a preserved network of green spaces aroudn the village through the Helderberg Greenway, a central initiative that honors both the natural landscape and the area’s rich cultural and historical heritage. The Greenway includes existing and future conserved lands, stretching from public areas atop the Helderberg Escarpment to the scenic corridors surrounding the Village of Altamont and along the Bozenkill Gorge. It’s goal is to establish a six-mile public corridor encircling the village, preserving scenic views and providing walking and recreation trails that enhance Altamont’s distinct sense of place. As a cornerstone effort, the Greenway reflects Historic Altamont’s long-term commitment to preserving the village’s historical identity while protecting its natural surroundings for future generations to come.
Historic Altamont envisions a preserved network of green spaces aroudn the village through the Helderberg Greenway, a central initiative that honors both the natural landscape and the area’s rich cultural and historical heritage. The Greenway includes existing and future conserved lands, stretching from public areas atop the Helderberg Escarpment to the scenic corridors surrounding the Village of Altamont and along the Bozenkill Gorge.
The goal is to establish a six-mile public corridor encircling the village, preserving scenic views and providing walking and recreation trails that enhance Altamont’s distinct sense of place.
As a cornerstone effort, the Greenway reflects Historic Altamont’s long-term commitment to preserving the village’s historical identity while protecting its natural surroundings for future generations to come.