History, Natural History & the Arts
Nestled 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
The 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
The 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
This 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
Schoharie 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