The Fort is Closed until further notice.

On August 28/29, 2011, catastrophic flooding occurred at
Historic Old Fort Johnson.
A second flood brought more water into the cellar.

Clean up is a multi-step that is now underway. Any assistance, financial or otherwise, would be greatly appreciated.

Please call 518-843-0300 or e-mail museum@oldfortjohnson.org.

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Please help restore Old Fort Johnson.

You can send your tax-deductible donations to MCHS, P.O. Box 196, Fort Johnson, NY 12070. Checks may be made payable to MCHS.

Thank you for your support.
We couldn't do it without you.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our "Deck the Doors" Holiday Wreath Display!
It was a wonderful event and we appreciate everyone who donated the many beautiful wreaths, as well as everyone who came out to see them and placed bids in the silent auction. Thank you for your support of the Old Fort!

Old Fort Johnson is the original limestone house built by Sir William Johnson, (Warragh-i-ya-gey), Superintendent of Indian Affairs and hero at the Battles of Lake George and Fort Niagara.
The Fort was home to William, Catherine Wisenberg, Molly Brant, John Johnson and family throughout the French & Indian War.

Photographs and line drawings of the Fort can be studied at the
Historic American Buildings Survey website.

Today the Fort is a museum and more. Here the visitor can steep himself in the social, cultural, military and industrial past of the Mohawk Valley. And though the Fort has been the setting for many historical books, no fiction could be as interesting as the real story of Fort Johnson, presented and preserved here for all to enjoy.

 

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Recent MCHS president, Dennis Drenzek passed away this week.
Dennis practically grew up at the Fort, helping his father install lighting many decades ago.
During his tenure, as board member and President, he oversaw the popular Holiday Open House among many special events.

His legacy at the Old Fort can be seen throught the property.

Among the most visible of his efforts are the restoration of the privy and construction of the pedestrian bridge, but he also left a legacy in many of the details you have seen through the years. His sense of design and his desire to create a visual "identity" for the Society and the Fort gave us a professional look that enhanced our reputation as a premier place for local history.