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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 […]
“Harnessing Nature” Film Showing
Presented by the Fulton County Historical Society and Museum and the Fulton County Historian Thursday, June 7th, 6:00pm Gloversville Middle School auditorium Join the Fulton County Historical Society and Museum and the Fulton County Historian’s Office for a presentation of “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga Lake.” Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Director of […]
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 […]
Fall Foliage Report: October 3-9
I LOVE NY began the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 14 and will continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November. Fulton County has its own “foliage spotters” to participate in this annual report. Reporting station: Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, Northville Percent of trees […]
African Traditions in Colonial New York at Johnson Hall
Eighteenth-century African life and customs will be highlighted during the program “African Traditions in Colonial New York” at Johnson Hall State Historic Site on Saturday, October 7 from 11am to 4pm. The Children of Dahomey, an educational performance group specializing in the historical experiences of African slaves in colonial New York, will demonstrate aspects of […]
18th Century Market Fair Returns to Johnson Hall
The popular 18th Century Market Fair at Johnson Hall State Historic Site will be held on the historic 18th century Johnson estate on July 15 and 16 from 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout both days colonial sutlers (vendors) will offer their wares for sale. Demonstrations of 18th century daily life will add to […]
