Why Did Steven Tyler Visit This Small Upstate New York Town?

With the announcement of Aerosmith's retirement from touring, I was reminded of the time Steven Tyler made his way to the Capital Region of New York. This visit wasn't to play a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center or MVP Arena in Albany. This 2017 visit brought him to a much quieter, peaceful destination, 41 Burgoyne Street in the village of Schuylerville, NY.

What would bring Steven Tyler and his daughter, actress Liv Tyler, to Prospect Hill Cemetery? The answer is family.

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In 2017 the TLC show Who Do You Think You Are?, which follows celebrities as they trace their family tree with the help of historians and experts, shared an episode featuring Liv Tyler. The episode revealed that Steven Tyler comes from a long line of musicians with roots in Schuylerville.

DNA Explained reports that Steven Tyler's Great-Great-Great-Grandfather, Robert Elliott, served as a drummer in the War of 1812. Tyler is also a drummer. Steven's Great-Great-Grandfather, George Washington Elliott, served as a drummer in the Civil War. Upon George's retirement his residence was listed as Schuylerville, NY. 

This brings us to the final resting place of George Washington Elliott, Prospect Hill Cemetery in Schuylerville. For Season 9, episode 8 of Who Do You Think You Are?, Steven Tyler joined Liv in Schuylerville to visit the cemetery where his Great-Great-Grandfather is buried.

Steven Tyler, also known as Steven Victor Tallarico, has roots right here in the Capital Region. The Tallarico side of his family had a strong presence of musicians and now he knows that his mother's side does as well. If you take the ride to Prospect Hill Cemetery you will find the gravestones in Plot 70. Keep scrolling, I'll show you.