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Fulton County Historical Society

Fulton County Myths and Legends

April 17, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Fulton County Map (Stranahan & Nichols 1868)Although the history of the area goes back several centuries, Fulton County was created in 1838, as Montgomery County was divided, and was named for inventor and engineer Robert Fulton. Fulton County has a long, rich, and diverse history which lends itself to several myths about people or places. Those can also become legends, told around its communities, or shared with far away friends and family. [Read more…] about Fulton County Myths and Legends

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Fulton County Historical Society, Fulton County Museum, Schoharie Crossing

The Irish in the Mohawk and Hudson Valleys

September 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Irish in the Mohawk and Hudson ValleysThe exodus that institutionalized emigration from Ireland began just after the Napoleonic Wars and the famines of 1817 and 1822; surged during and after the 1845-51 Great Hunger and continued spasmodically through the remainder of the century.

By the mid-nineteenth century, many of the Irish newcomers were poor, as opposed to the earlier ones who had been wealthy professionals. Some came arrived in the Hudson and Mohawk Valley regions from the city of New York, more down from Canada, to work on the canals, railroads, and factories. [Read more…] about The Irish in the Mohawk and Hudson Valleys

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Fulton County Historical Society, Irish American Heritage Museum

Irish Immigration to Fulton County

June 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

"A Bit of Heaven:" Irish Immigration to Fulton CountyNestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and just north of the Mohawk Valley, Fulton County has been home to an ethnically and culturally diverse population for generations.

Drawn by the promise of steady work in the glove and leather industry and plentiful farmlands, immigrants from Ireland, England, Russia, Poland, France, Scotland, Italy, and elsewhere made their homes and raised families here. [Read more…] about Irish Immigration to Fulton County

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Fulton County Historical Society, Irish American Heritage Museum

Second World War Rationing Subject of Virtual Program

May 23, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

July 15 1944 The New York Age ratioing noticeThe Fulton County Historical Society has announced Service on the Home Front: Rationing During WWII, a virtual program exploring how the American people felt the effects of the Second World War long before they fought in it, with Executive Director Samantha Hall-Saladino set for Thursday, May 26th. [Read more…] about Second World War Rationing Subject of Virtual Program

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Fulton County Historical Society

Sacandaga Series: Two Virtual Programs

June 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Great Sacandaga Lake Overlook courtesy Wikimedia user Paul WielandThe Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter and the Fulton County Historical Society are teaming up to present a virtual two program series, looking at the history of Great Sacandaga Lake. [Read more…] about Sacandaga Series: Two Virtual Programs

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Recreation Tagged With: Fulton County Historical Society, Great Sacandaga Lake, Schoharie Crossing SHS, Tourism

Marcia Gillis: Fulton County Museum in Gloversville

April 27, 2018 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, the guest is Marcia Gillis, president of the board of the Fulton County Historical Society which operates the Fulton County Museum on Kingsboro Avenue in Gloversville.

A middle school history teacher, Gillis describes the collections of the museum and talks about this summer’s museum programs.

Listen to the podcast here. [Read more…] about Marcia Gillis: Fulton County Museum in Gloversville

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Fulton County, Fulton County Historical Society, Gloversville, Podcasts

Erie Canal Birthday Party Planned At Schoharie Crossing

October 20, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Erie Canal PartySchoharie Crossing State Historic Site will celebrate the 189th Birthday of the Erie Canal at its annual Birthday Bash on Sunday, October 26th from 1 to 5 pm.  This year will feature rides from Run by Dogs Dogsledding, a pie raffle, and a beard contest, as well as local farmers showcasing their products, a pumpkin decorating contest, cider tasting, and music. Free walking tours will be available at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

Schoharie Crossing will also be exhibiting a cannon used to announce the opening of the canal in 1825 that has been loaned by the Fulton County Historical Society’s Fulton County Museum for this occasion. [Read more…] about Erie Canal Birthday Party Planned At Schoharie Crossing

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Erie Canal, Fulton County, Fulton County Historical Society, Fulton County Museum, Schoharie Crossing SHS

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