2008 Schedule of Events



Old Fort Johnson

2008 Spring/Summer Events

 

Opening Day at Old Fort Johnson

Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled day as we begin the 2008 tour season.  There’ll be baking in our reproduction bake oven; a Material Culture talk by Marilyn Sassi; a Mohawk River 18th century bateaux talk by David Manthey; and house tours. This event is free but donations are greatly appreciated. For more information visit www.oldfortjohnson.org or call 518-843-0300. Old Fort Johnson is located at the intersection of Routes 5 & 67 in Fort Johnson, NY.

 

Architecture Tour of Old Fort Johnson

Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m.

Explore the architecture features of Old Fort Johnson on this special tour. Led by Ron Burch, Curator, Art and Architecture, NYS Museum, you'll examine the Old Fort as you've never have before and see for yourself what the building has to say about 18th century life.  Tour cost is $5.00. For more information visit www.oldfortjohnson.org or call 518-843-0300. Old Fort Johnson is located at the intersection of Routes 5 & 67 in Fort Johnson, NY.

 

Old Fort Johnson Family Field Day

Saturday, July 26 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 Join us for a day of old fashioned summer time fun.  There'll be 18th century games for you to try your hand at. For more information on this first-time event visit www.oldfortjohnson.org or call 518-843-0300. Old Fort Johnson is located at the intersection of Routes 5 & 67 in Fort Johnson, NY. 

 

Old Fort Johnson Movie Night

Saturday, August 16

Join us as we watch the classic movie Drums Along the Mohawk under the stars.  There will be an introduction to the movie at 7:30 followed by the movie at approximately 8:00 p.m.  Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds of the Old Fort before the movie. This event is free and open to all. Typical movie refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information on this first-time event visit www.oldfortjohnson.org or call 518-843-0300. Old Fort Johnson is located at the intersection of Routes 5 & 67 in Fort Johnson, NY.

 

Afternoon Tea in the Garden

Old Fort Johnson

June 4, July 9, August, 6 and September 10

1: 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea while relaxing on the grounds of Old Fort Johnson.  Now in its third season, Afternoon Tea in the Garden has become a summer tradition. The cost is $8.00 per person and includes tea, savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets and fresh fruit. Reservations are required by calling 518-843-0300. Old Fort Johnson is located at the intersection of Routes 5 & 67 in Fort Johnson,