Tag Archive for: Fulton County Writing Series

Mayfield Historical Society Meeting

The Mayfield Historical Society will meet on Monday, May 18th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church

May 2, 1906: Another Big Plant

The General Electric Company announced yesterday the awarding of contracts for the erection of another mammoth shop in Schenectady.

1906 San Francisco Earthquake reported in Johnstown, April 18, 1906

The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on the San Francisco, Cal., April 18, 1906, earthquake that has dealt the city a staggering blow.

Fulton County Historical Society to celebrate Fulton County Day at the museum on April 18th

Celebrate 188 years of Fulton County! Fulton County was created from Montgomery County by an act of the NYS Legislature on April 18, 1838.

April 1: All Fools’ Day

Read about, April, 1, All Fools’ day, in the Mohawk Valley as reported in NYS historic newspapers in Herkimer and Fulton Counties.

Grant funding available through the Fulton County 250 Commemoration Commission

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2026 at 5pm. For information on organization and project eligibility, as well as full grant guidelines.

Mohawk Valley history: March 18, 1911

Hints for prospective house builders in Johnstown, NY, with Design 942, by Glenn L. Saxton, Architect, Minneapolis, Minn.

Author Don Williams to Speak at the Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church

Adirondack guide, lecturer, storyteller, and author Don Williams will present “Growing up in Glove Land” on Monday, April 20th, 6:30 p.m. at the Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church

Mohawk Valley history: March 16, 1892

Wife of Founder of Leland Stanford University Gave Two a Luxuriously Furnished House For a Year. Her Kindness to an Old Priest. Italian Admirer’s Tribute.