July at the Fulton County Historical Society

Extended Hours!

Starting July 1st, the museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 12-4pm. Please note that the museum is closed on July 4th.

Fulton County Historical Society Upcoming Events

Hands on History Returns!

Join the Fulton County Historical Society on special Thursday mornings for Hands on History at the museum! Each week, we’ll focus on a different theme and use our exhibits and collections to explore these themes in local history. We’ll finish the morning with a craft activity. This program is geared toward ages 5-10.

• July 11th, 10am – Elizabeth Leads the Way! Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
• July 18th, 10am – The Artists’ Colony at Canada Lake
• July 25th, 10am – Rosie Revere the Engineer with miSci
• August 1st, 10am – The Circus is Coming to Town!
  This FREE series is made possible through the support of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors and the Fulton County Historian’s Office.

First Friday: Museum After Hours

Friday, July 12th, 4-7pm

Please note that July’s First Friday will be held on the 12th due to the 4th of July holiday.

The museum is open late! Explore exhibits after hours and enjoy some light refreshments. You can also catch a demo of the newest addition to the technology collection, a 1920s Edison Disc Phonograph. Be sure to check out this year’s special exhibit, “Road to Revolution: Exploring the People, Places, and Events of Tryon County, 1763-1776.”

First Friday: Explore the Glove Theatre Museum

Friday, August 2nd, 5-7pm

Join us at the Glove Theatre Museum and discover Gloversville’s fascinating entertainment history! The museum was recently reorganized and reopened in the summer of 2023. Theatre volunteers will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss ongoing projects. This is a must-do for anyone interested in film, the arts, and the revitalization of the city’s historic downtown.

Living History at the Museum: The Great War

Saturday, August 3rd, 11am-4pm • Free

From 1914-1918, the world was thrown into total war in a way that it had never before seen. The experiences of the soldiers who served – from America, Germany, France, and elsewhere – were varied and complex. Join us at the museum for this special living history event, featuring a group of re-enactors and historians who have delved deep into researching the lives and experiences of men from both sides of the conflict.

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.