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Opening Day at the Fort, Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 5pm
Join us for the beginning of our 2008 season.
We will have the House open for tours, and the Gift-Book shop open for shopping.
Schuyler's Co. reenactors, along with other local Militia will be spending the day at the Fort.
Programs offered throughout the day.
All of our 2008 events are on the SCHEDULE page.
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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 Battle of Lake George. The Fort was home to William, Catherine Wisenberg, Molly Brant and family throughout the French & Indian War.
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 novels, no fiction could be as interesting as the real story of Fort Johnson, presented and preserved here for all to enjoy.
For more on the history of Fort Johnson and its builder, William Johnson, visit our History page, and speaking of historic novels, be sure to check out our Book Review of White Savage: William Johnson & the Invention of America by Fintan O'Toole.
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Join us for a relaxing cup of tea while enjoying the gardens and grounds at the Fort. Now in our third season of offering this celebrated program, we invite you to spend an afternoon with us.
Dates:
Wednesdays
June 4, July 9, August 6 and September 10.
Reservations are Required.
Call 518-843-0300
The price of $8 pp includes teas, savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets and fresh fruit. |
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Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved.
Design content, graphics, editorial copy and photos
by James Sparks,
unless otherwise noted or belonging to linked websites.
Old Fort Johnson
MCHS
Fort Johnson, NY 12070
518-843-0300
Alessa Wylie, Museum Coordinator
Scott G. Haefner, Site Manager
Permission to use material from this site must be approved by the author.
Permission to use material from any linked pages should be cleared with those specific sites.
Not responsible for any inaccuracies on this site or linked pages.
Inquires about the Fort or Events can be directed to museum@oldfortjohnson.org or jim@oldfortjohnson.org
History / Genealogy / Archive questions can be directed to
the Montgomery Co. Dept. of History & Archives at histarch@superior.net
Western Frontier Symposium
Johnson Hall, State Historic Site, 1763-1774
18th Century Market Fair, June 7 & 8, 2008
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