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Preserving Abandoned Cemeteries: A Call to Honor the Past

Date: May 23, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum, 237 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 6:30pm • $5 suggested donation

This presentation highlights the importance of preserving abandoned cemeteries as a way of honoring the past and respecting the legacy of those who came before us.

This program discusses the historical and cultural significance of cemeteries as well as the challenges facing these sites, such as neglect and development. Speakers will share personal stories and explore strategies for preserving and restoring these important landmarks, including community engagement and collaboration with local government and historical groups.

By preserving abandoned cemeteries, we can ensure that the memories and stories of our ancestors continue to be passed down to future generations, and that these sacred places are respected and cherished for years to come.

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Fulton County Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social

Date: May 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum, 237 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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Friday, May 19th, 6-8pmTickets: $5 each or 5 for $20

Join the Fulton County Historical Society for their annual Ice Cream Social at the museum.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and your choice of toppings, explore the museum, and connect with friends and neighbors. Live music by Bill Ackerbauer. Rain or shine! 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. 

While at the Historical Society Museum, view the 2023 featured exhibit, Doing Business in Fulton County.

If you can’t attend, but still want to support the museum, please consider making a donation.

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.

Vanishing Views

Date: March 23, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum Virtual Presentation
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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20th Century Urban Renewal in Gloversville (Virtual)
THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD, 6:30PM

Beginning in 1949, the federal government provided grants and loans to cities through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund urban renewal projects.

This process involved the seizure and demolition of property in an effort to improve infrastructure and modernize cities. In reality, this often meant the destruction of historic structures, and disproportionately affected low-income communities and small businesses. The Empire State Plaza in Albany is perhaps one of the state’s most well-known urban renewal projects, spearheaded by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. But smaller cities, like Gloversville, also undertook these projects, for better or for worse.

Utilizing newspaper archives, city records, and other resources, explore the history of Gloversville’s urban renewal projects, from the proposed Midtown Park to the never-completed “ring road.” Learn how these efforts affected the community and take a tour through photos to see just what has changed downtown.

A Brief History of Fulton County’s Newspapers 

Date: March 9, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum Virtual Presentation
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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Fit to Print: A Brief History of Fulton County’s Newspapers (Virtual) • THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH, 6:30PM

Though the way we receive our news has changed rapidly over the past several years, print news was an important and integral part of daily life in Fulton County and across the country.

Join the FCHS in an exploration of the history of the county’s many newspapers, from the 18th century to today. Learn more about the donation of the Leader-Herald files received in the spring of 2021 — including what is available to researchers and our current and future projects and plans for this invaluable collection.

Presentation and Investigation with Agent Paranormal

Date: March 11, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fulton County Museum 237 Kingsboro Avenue Gloversville, NY 12078
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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Saturday, March 11th, 7-10pm • $30 FCHS Members, $35 non-members • Tickets required -- get yours here!

The FCHS is thrilled to welcome Agent Paranormal back to Fulton County!

The team will present some of their past cases and evidence, then you’ll have an opportunity to investigate one of Fulton County’s most haunted buildings alongside the professionals, using high-tech equipment and techniques.

Your ticket includes two slices of cheese pizza and a beverage. Please note that attendance is limited and tickets are required for this event. All proceeds support the FCHS and its mission to acquire, preserve and promote the history of Fulton County and to convey the significance to the public with tours, exhibits, programs, and research.​

The Agent Paranormal team has strived to help those in need, educate the public on all aspects of the paranormal, and work with local organizations dedicated to historical preservation.

For over a decade we have been entrusted by many historical locations and museums to assist them in fundraising, and in many cases, we were the first and only ones allowed to help them out. Over the years those fundraising events provided funds to maintain and upgrade those facilities and in many cases just helped to keep the lights on. If you need assistance or would like to learn more about the paranormal, please reach out to our team by emailing us at agentparanormalteam@gmail.com or message us on Facebook @AgentParanormal. We are here to help!

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Fulton County Historical Society Opening Day

Date: June 3, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: 237 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078.
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, 12-4PM

The museum officially opens for the season on June 4th. Open hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm throughout June; Thursdays through Sundays from 12-4pm from June 31 through Labor Day; and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm through October 9.

Local History Trivia Night at Stump City Brewing

Date: April 22, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 521 W Fulton St Ext, , 521 W Fulton St Ext, Gloversville NY
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND, 5:30PM

Test your trivia skills and enjoy locally brewed farm fresh beer at Trivia Night, presented by the Fulton County Historical Society and hosted by Stump City Brewing. Categories will cover local history — from recreation to famous figures and more. Test your knowledge and win prizes! Teams of up to 6 people. Trivia is free to play! 

Magical Magnetic Trains

Magical Magnetic Trains!

Date: February 25, 2023
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Fulton County Museum 237 Kingsboro Avenue Gloversville, NY 12078
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 10:30AM • FREE! SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Impossible! How could a train move with no engine or wheels? 

Explore the science behind magnetic forces and magnetic levitation trains — also called maglev trains. These high-speed trains are used for transportation in cities all over the world! Using the engineering method, participants will experiment with toy cars and magnets to design their own model of a Maglev train. Then explore the museum’s exhibit on the Fonda, Johnstown, and Gloversville Railroad, including scale model that really works! 

Perfect for kids in grades 2-5. This event is free, but space is limited and participants MUST pre-register. Sign up at the link above or by emailing ssaladino@fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org

This program is made possible through support from the Fulton County Board of Supervisors and County Historian.

VanWyckes Chocolate Haus

Date: February 18, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum Virtual Presentation
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 5:30PM • $30 PER PERSON

Warm up with some delicious hot chocolate drinks from the 18th century!

Historian Paul Supley will show you how to create a trio of historic chocolate drinks enjoyed by the wealthy and middle-class settlers of the Mohawk Valley. Finish the evening by sampling a special port wine chocolate drink and cookies, served in period correct cups and dishes by costumed interpreters.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot! Purchase tickets online, or avoid credit card fees and pay by check to the FCHS at 2337 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078.

Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley, 1905

15 Miles on the Sacandaga Canal? The Canal Craze with David Brooks 

Date: February 8, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum Virtual Presentation
Organizer: Fulton County Historical Society and Museum
Phone: 518-725-2203
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 7PM (Virtual Presentation)

This presentation will discuss the construction and success of the Erie Canal and the subsequent “canal craze” that sparked the idea of a Great Sacandaga Canal. Discover the area’s efforts to expand their commercial reach as they sought to draw raw goods and resources from the Sacandaga Valley and throughout the Adirondack Mountains down to the Mohawk Valley, and wider global economic market.

David Brooks is the Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, N.Y. – within the system of sites operated by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Schoharie Crossing interprets and preserves the significant history of the Erie Canal and its contributions to the state as well as the nation.