Presented by
The Palatine Settlement Society, Inc.
NELLIS HOMESTEAD/TAVERN RESTORATION
(Route 5, just east of St. Johnsville, NY)
Open every Sunday from 1 - 4 PM, June thru September
The "Palatine Settlement Society, Inc." has undertaken the project of restoring the 1747 Nellis Tavern.
A great amount of work has already been completed, and many functions are now conducted there
during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months of the year.
In 2007, we had a new shingle roof put on to replace the 120-year-old slate roof.
The ceilings on the entire second floor have been replaced with new plaster-board.
Most of the second floor exterior walls have also been plaster-boarded,
leaving only the interior wall in the "great room" bare to the lathe for educational purposes,
demonstrating several early styles. The stencilled walls have not been redone.
The east end exterior clapboards have been replaced, the three yellow sides repainted,
and new wooden shutters have been added to the North side first floor windows.
Finally, a new well was drilled and water brought inside the building for the very first time.
The old building is already much cozier and more comfortable.
The three photos below will give you a perspective on our project.
September, 1983 - Here's where we started 
August, 2004 - New siding added (red) and a new porch
July, 2010 - New paint, new shingles, new end windows
Our story is too long for a single page, so look here to learn more about "The Nellis Homestead/Tavern" Schedule of Events - 2012
PSS Officers and Trustees - 2012
Nellis Tavern Timeline - 1725 to 2003 The Early Days - How it all started in 1983 A Visit to the First Floor - A Quick Tour Nellis Furnishings - From the Nellis Farm
Membership Form - Please consider becoming a member
