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Fulton County Historical Society programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Upcoming Events
Humanities NY Reading & Discussion Group
Land, Liberty, & Loss: Echoes of the American Revolution
February 22nd, April 12th, May 17th, and June 14th, 11am-1pm
Pre-register for this series here
Join Dr. Anna Biel and the FCHS in an exploration of and reflection on the history and legacies of the American Revolution as we consider how those legacies connect to or disrupt indigenous histories, our use of natural resources, political development, and national expansion.
The group will meet four times, discussing a different reading at each meeting. The books we’ll be exploring are:
- The Pioneers, James Fenimore Cooper (February 22nd, 11am-1pm)
- William Cooper’s Town: Power and Persuasion on the Frontier of the Early American Republic, Alan Taylor (April 12th, 11am-1pm)
- The Divided Ground: Indians, Settlers, and the Northern Borderland of the American Revolution, Alan Taylor (May 17th, 11am-1pm)
- Conspiracy of Interests: Iroquois Dispossession and the Rise of New York State, Laurence M. Hauptman (June 14th, 11am-1pm)
A limited number of books will be available to borrow through Humanities NY on a first come, first serve basis.
Land, Liberty & Loss: Echoes of the American Revolution is made possible with support from Humanities New York.
Spring Cleaning Day at the Museum
Saturday, May 3rd, 9am-12pm
Help spruce up the museum for the season at our Spring Cleaning Day! Stay as long as you like or join us the entire time, we appreciate your help. There will be something for everyone, from outdoors work (trimming hedges, picking up litter, planting flowers) to indoor organizational and cleaning tasks. Everyone is welcome! The museum will provide water and some light refreshments for volunteers. Questions? Email ssaladino@fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Spring Psychic Faire with Into Wishin’
Saturday, May 10th, 11am-4pm
Join the Fulton County Historical Society and Into Wishin’ Studio & Crystal Shop for the Spring Psychic Faire! Intuitive readers from the Capital Region will be available for consultation and Into Wishin’ will offer a variety of crystals and other items for purchase. Explore the museum’s exhibits and hear evidence of spiritual activity in the building captured by paranormal investigators. Admission is $5 per person. Fees for readings will be set by the individual readers.
The Psychic Faire aims to partner with readers, business owners, and members of the community, while raising awareness about this spectacular piece of history right in Fulton County. Proceeds will support the FCHS.
Those interested in participating as readers or vendors can find more information here.
History Fair and Ice Cream Social
Friday, May 16th, 6-8pm
Two of our popular annual events are joining forces! The Ice Cream Social kicks off our summer season and marks the official opening of the museum for the year. History Fair (typically held in October) is a chance for local museums, historians, re-enactors, authors, and community organizations to share all the great work they’ve been doing. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and your choice of toppings, explore the museum, and connect with friends and neighbors. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and your choice of toppings, explore the museum, connect with friends and neighbors, and discover something new about Fulton County!
Rain or shine! Tickets are $5 per person or 5 for $20. Tickets are available pre-sale or at the door and can be purchased by mailing a check to the FCHS at 237 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078 or emailing ssaladino@fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org.
If you can’t attend, but still want to support the museum, please consider making a donation.