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Fall Foliage Report: September 25-October 1
I LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 11 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: Caroga Lake and Gloversville Percent of trees predicted to […]

Fall Foliage Report: September 18-24
I LOVE NY starts the “New York Fall Foliage Report” on September 11 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: Gloversville Percent of trees predicted to have changed by […]

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 […]

Holiday Open House at Johnson Hall
In conjunction with the City of Johnstown’s Colonial Stroll holiday activities, Johnson Hall State Historic Site will hold an Open House on Friday, December 5 from 5pm to 8:30pm. Johnson Hall’s first floor will be decorated for the holiday season, where music of the 18th century will be performed by Liaison Plaisantes. Refreshments will be […]
Path Through History Weekends Begin
Path Through History Weekends begin this weekend June 1 and 2 and will highlight special programming and the importance of heritage tourism to New York State. Fulton County has many historical and heritage attractions to visit throughout the year. The special events taking place in Fulton County this weekend are: Anniversary Lecture Series: “In the […]
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Cell Phone Tour
In August, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Hometown Association launched the “Walk in the Footsteps of Elizabeth Cady Stanton” cell phone tour. The tour takes you on a one-hour, one-mile walk through Johnstown, the birthplace and childhood home of Stanton. A pioneer for women’s rights, learn how Stanton’s experiences would inspire a legend. I recently took […]