Kingsborough Elementary that opened its doors as the Fulton County Historical Society Museum in 1973.

We’re so excited about the Fulton County Historical Society’s upcoming Virtual Winter Program Series!

The Virtual Winter Program Series kicks off today, January 17, with David Brooks, Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, presenting Kilboy Was Here: The Erie Canal Balladeer.

This program offered via Zoom, explores the life of a canal towing company operator along the notorious “Sixteens” of the Erie Canal. Discover the mayhem, graft, and dirty underside of the canal.  Truth will ring out, proving that Kilboy was here! Register today to learn more about what made him notorious.

This program is just the beginning of this fascinating winter series with plenty more coming up in throughout the month of February.

Here’s a list of what the Fulton County Historical Society has planned so far!

Hands on History Returns!

Hands on History Returns!

Join the Fulton County Historical Society on special Thursday mornings for Hands on History at the museum!
First Friday: Explore the Glove Theatre Museum

First Friday: Explore the Glove Theatre Museum

Join the Fulton County Historical Society at the Glove Theatre Museum and discover Gloversville’s fascinating entertainment history!
Living History at the Museum: The Great War

Living History at the Museum: The Great War

The museum is offering this special living history event, featuring a group of re-enactors and historians who have delved deep into this era.