Berne is a town in Albany County, New York known for its connection to the rich colonial and revolutionary American history of the area. Major attractions include the local Hilltown Players theater group and the Hilltown Ramblers Blue Grass band. Each year in most seasons there are plenty of outdoor activities in which to participate. Among the biggest businesses in Berne are Deer Search and AAA Enterprising Tree Service. The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central school district services the area. One of the best places to visit when you are in Berne is The Center for Wisdom and Compassion. Famous persons from Berne include, on the popular side, Jeff "The Drunk" Curro, the loud drunk character on the Howard Stern Show, and on the historic side, John Warren Butterfield, founder of Butterfield Overland Mail which went onto become Wells Fargo and American Express.