A curious costume, Champery. The women of this district have for a long time worn a dress which combines elegance with the freedom of movement necessary in their calling The scarlet kerchief, with its ends hanging over the shoulders, makes a very striking head-dress. Public domain. Wikipedia.Women in Trousers as reported in Johnstown, December 10, 1904
The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on Women in Trousers on December 10, 1904.
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33rd Annual Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead
The Mayfield Historical Society’s 33rd Annual Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead will take place on Saturday, December 7th, from noon to 4 p.m.
Three Local Chapters of The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to Host a “Celebrate 250 Years of American History” Event.
The Amsterdam, Johnstown, and Fort Plain Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a “Celebrate 250 Years of American History” event on Saturday, October 5, from noon to 3:00 p.m.
FALL in love with local history at the FCHS this month!
Summer may be coming to an end, but things aren’t slowing down at the museum! The Fulton County Historical Society has a great schedule of programs throughout the fall and winter. We hope you’ll join us! Here’s what’s on schedule for September.
July at the Fulton County Historical Society
Starting July 1st, the museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 12-4pm. Please note that the museum is closed on July 4th.
Mayfield Historical Society Ice Cream Social
The Mayfield Historical Society‘s Annual Ice Cream Social is on Thursday, July 18, 6-8 pm at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Rd, Mayfield.
Visit the Fulton County Historical Society this summer
Fulton County Historical Society summer hours: Sat. & Sun., 12-4pm, July 1-Labor Day: Thu.-Sun. 12-4pm (Closed July 4th).
Mayfield Historical Society 41st Annual Strawberry Festival with “Treasures in the Trunk”
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Mayfield Historical Society will host a “Treasures in the Trunk Sale” Fundraiser at the Rice Homestead.
Mayfield Historical Society Announces Spring Clean-Up Day and Meeting
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Mayfield Historical Society will host a “Treasures in the Trunk Sale” Fundraiser at the Rice Homestead.
Brushing Up on Local History in Gloversville
Gloversville will be participating in the National Historic Marker Day by cleaning Downtown historic markers on Friday, April 26, at 11 a.m.