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Fort Plain Museum

American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference Set

March 3, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

fort plain museum conferenceThe Fort Plain Museum is set to hold their Annual American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference on June 11 – 14, 2020, at the Fulton-Montgomery Community College. [Read more…] about American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference Set

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Conferences, Fort Plain Museum, Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Military History, Mohawk Valley

Fort Plain Museum’s Christmas at the Fort

December 2, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Fort Plain Museum Holiday EventThe Fort Plain Museum is set to hold its annual Christmas at the Fort holiday event on Saturday, December 7th, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Back this year is the local author book fair featuring local authors from the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region. Authors will sign and discuss their books on Mohawk Valley history, the American Revolution, the Civil War, Science Fiction/Horror, Politics, and more nonfiction/fiction works. [Read more…] about Fort Plain Museum’s Christmas at the Fort

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Fort Plain Museum, Mohawk Valley

Small Business Sat, Museum Store Sun in Fort Plain

November 28, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Fort Plain Museum is set to participate in Small Business Saturday and Museum Store Sunday, by offering 20% off entire purchases on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st.

Free admission to the museum will be included with any purchase. [Read more…] about Small Business Sat, Museum Store Sun in Fort Plain

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Fort Plain, Fort Plain Museum

Marinus Willett, the Battle of Johnstown, and a Hated Loyalist

November 14, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Johnstown Battle Field marker

The Battle of Johnstown and the death of Walter Butler are considered two of the more important events in the final phase of the Revolutionary War in the Mohawk Valley. More than any other events in his life, these events are seen as raising Col. Marinus Willett from to the status of “Hero of the Mohawk Valley.”

[Read more…] about Marinus Willett, the Battle of Johnstown, and a Hated Loyalist

Filed Under: History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Battle of Johnstown, Fort Plain, Fort Plain Museum, Johnstown, Military History, Mohawk Valley

Sullivan-Clinton Campaign Symposium in Fort Plain

October 20, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Sullivan Clinton Campaign 1779The Fort Plain Museum will host a symposium on the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign against Native Americans in 1779 on Saturday, November 2nd. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. [Read more…] about Sullivan-Clinton Campaign Symposium in Fort Plain

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Academia, American Revolution, Conferences, Fort Plain Museum, Indigenous History, Iroquois, Military History, Native American History, Sullivan_Clinton Expedition

A Unique Mohawk Valley American Revolution Tour

September 26, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

in the footsteps of the ancestorsFour historic groups spanning the US and Canada border have come together to create, In the Footsteps of the Ancestors, a series of unique, custom-designed tours running September 29th through October 4th, that will provide guests with an opportunity to explore history through immersive activities. [Read more…] about A Unique Mohawk Valley American Revolution Tour

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Fort Plain Museum, Johnson Hall, Johnstown Historical Society, Mohawk Valley

Campaign to Saratoga 1777 Book Talk, Signing

September 12, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

campaign to saratogaSaratoga National Historical Park Ranger and Historian Eric Schnitzer is set to give a talk on his newly released book, Don Troiani’s Campaign to Saratoga – 1777, on Thursday, October 3rd at the Fort Plain Museum.

The Battles of Saratoga are cited as the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Historical painter Don Troiani and historian Eric Schnitzer combine their talents in this new book on Saratoga, the Revolutionary War campaign. This illustrated history features many new artworks, previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, photographs of important artifacts, and a solid, detailed historical narrative including background on the campaigns leading up to Saratoga. [Read more…] about Campaign to Saratoga 1777 Book Talk, Signing

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Battle of Saratoga, Books, Fort Plain Museum

Alexander Hamilton’s Birth, Wedding, and Newburgh Conspiracy

July 14, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

discovering hamiltonThe Fort Plain Museum is set to welcome back Hamilton Historian Michael E. Newton on Wednesday, July 17, to discuss three of the most interesting topics from his new book Discovering Hamilton (Eleftheria Publishing, 2019).

Based on newly discovered legal testimonies from St. Croix, Newton presents new evidence and conclusions regarding Alexander Hamilton’s birthdate, places of residence, religion, parents, and more. He will also scrutinize a well-known “fact” regarding Hamilton’s wedding to Elizabeth Schuyler (which took place at the Schuyler Mansion in Albany) and will reexamine Hamilton’s involvement in the Newburgh Conspiracy. [Read more…] about Alexander Hamilton’s Birth, Wedding, and Newburgh Conspiracy

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Alexander Hamilton, Books, Fort Plain, Fort Plain Museum

Am Rev Conference Free for Montgomery Co History Teachers, Students

June 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2019 American Revolution Mohawk Valley ConferenceThe 2019 American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference is this weekend, June 7-9, at the Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal St, Fort Plain. The conference is free for all history teachers and students from and associated with Montgomery County, public and private schools and colleges. [Read more…] about Am Rev Conference Free for Montgomery Co History Teachers, Students

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Conferences, Fort Plain, Fort Plain Museum, Mohawk Valley

Mohawk Valley American Revolution Conference In June

May 13, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

mohawk valley conferenceThe Annual American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference has been set for June 6-9, 2019. This is the fifth year the Fort Plain Museum has held the conference. [Read more…] about Mohawk Valley American Revolution Conference In June

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Conferences, Fort Plain Museum, Mohawk Valley

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