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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
Ice Cream Social & History Fair
Friday, May 15, 6-8pm
$5 a ticket or 5 for $20
Ice cream + history = fun! Please click here for more details.
Opening Day!
Saturday, June 6, 12-4pm
The museum officially opens for the summer season. June hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm. Extended hours (Thursday-Sunday from 12-4pm) begin July 2.
Free Movie: “1776” at the Glove Theatre
Sunday, June 7, 2pm
Sponsored by the Johnstown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The Glove Theatre is happy to present a free screening of 1776.
An introduction to the film and America 250 will be presented by Samantha Hall-Saladino, Fulton County Historian, Glove Theatre Historian, City of Gloversville Historian, and Executive Director of the Fulton County Museum.
The Glove Theatre is located at 42 N. Main St. in Gloversville.
Beyond the Book Club: The Unknown American Revolution by Gary B. Nash
Saturday, June 13th, 2pm
$10 per person, FREE for FCHS Members
Pre-registration is required; sign up here
This year, we’ll explore the histories and stories of the American Revolution, to the Mohawk Valley and beyond. Our next read is The Unknown American Revolution: The Unruly Birth of Democracy and the Struggle to Create America by Gary B. Nash
Participation is FREE for FCHS members or $10 for non-members. Meetings take place at the Fulton County Historical Society and include a close-up examination of a relevant item from our collection and light refreshments. Pre-registration is required.
In this audacious recasting of the American Revolution, distinguished historian Gary Nash offers a profound new way of thinking about the struggle to create this country, introducing readers to a coalition of patriots from all classes and races of American society. From millennialist preachers to enslaved Africans, disgruntled women to aggrieved Indians, the people so vividly portrayed in this book did not all agree or succeed, but during the exhilarating and messy years of this country’s birth, they laid down ideas that have become part of our inheritance and ideals toward which we still strive today.
Exhibit Chat with the Director: “From the Spirit of ’76 to America250”
June 14, July 12, August 9, 1pm
$5 suggested donation
Get a closer look at our 2026 special exhibit “From the Spirit of ‘76 to America 250.” Join Exec. Dir. Samantha Hall-Saladino for these brief presentations that dive deeper into the exhibit’s content and artifacts.
Kingsboro Walking Tours
June 27 and September 5, 10am
$10 per person
This one-hour walking tour explores the history of Kingsboro through its built environment. See some of the oldest homes in Fulton County and learn about how the area eventually became part of the City of Gloversville. Your admission includes a booklet for you to keep and light refreshments post-tour. The tour begins at the museum.
Hands on History for Kids
July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30, 11am
Free
Hands on History returns this summer with four brand new programs! Each week, we’ll focus on a different theme and use our exhibits and collections to explore these themes in local history. We’ll finish the morning with a craft activity. Geared toward kids ages 5-10, but kiddos of all ages are welcome! Themes will be announced soon!
Museum After Hours
July 16, August 13, and September 18, 3-7pm
The museum will be open for special evening hours on these dates. Stop in after work and see what’s been going on over at the FCHS!