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Chocolate and Dessert Concert Raises Funds for Friends of Johnson Hall
Tickets are still available for the 1st annual Chocolate and Dessert Concert, benefiting the Friends of Johnson Hall beginning at 6:30pm on Saturday, September 22 at the Johnson Hall State Historic Site. This fundraising event will support the ongoing historic restoration of Sir William Johnson and Molly Brant’s 18th century estate. A variety of 18th […]
Cycle Adirondacks Introduces Fall Harvester Bicycling Event
Two-Day tour features the agricultural landscape and rich history of Fulton County Cycle Adirondacks will cap its 2018 bicycling season with a brand new fall event, the Harvester slated for September 29-30 in Fulton County. The two-day family friendly road cycling event will be based at Johnson Hall State Historic Site in Johnstown and feature […]
Hands-On History Day at Johnson Hall
Johnson Hall State Historic Site will hold a free Hands-On History Day on Saturday, June 16 from noon to 4pm. At noon, Senior Interpreter Audrey Humphrey will invite visitors to try out stilts, whirlygigs, draughts, skittles and other colonial toys and games. At 1:30pm, what kinds of things would be included in an 18th century […]
The 24th Regiment of Foot Infantry to Garrison at Johnson Hall State Historic Site
Johnson Hall State Historic Site will be hosting His Majesty’s 24th Regiment of Foot on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The regiment will be garrisoned for the weekend in the southwest stonehouse to exercise their manual of arms, drilling as did the soldiers of King George the […]
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT JOHNSON HALL STATE HISTORIC SITE
In conjunction with the City of Johnstown’s Colonial Stroll holiday activities, Johnson Hall State Historic Site will hold a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 1 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The Hall will be decorated for the holiday season and will feature live 18th century music performed by Liaison Plaisantes in the second […]
New Website To Promote Historical Tourism in Mohawk Valley Region
The Mohawk Valley played a pivotal role in the American Revolution and a new website will not only spotlight its significance but also promote the region as a premier, historically-themed travel destination. The Mohawk Valley Region Path Through History recently launched its website, MohawkValleyHistory.com, featuring information on Revolutionary War forts and battlefields, colonial-era structures, and […]
Mohawk Valley Region Path Through History Committee Public Meeting
MOHAWK VALLEY REGION PATH THROUGH HISTORY COMMITTEE TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON JANUARY 31, 2013 AT ARKELL MUSEUM, CANAJOHARIE, NY The Mohawk Valley Region is composed of Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego and Schoharie counties. What: The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council’s workgroup for the New York State “Path Through History” initiative will hold […]
