Welcome to the official Montgomery County Tourism blog, where we talk about where to go and what to do on your next visit to our historic, exciting corner of New York state.
NOTICE TO MARINERS – 2020 CANAL SEASON OPENING SCHEDULE
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that much of the 524-mile Canal system will open for through navigation of the locks by July 4, 2020 as maintenance and […]
FEED THE TRUCKERS – SECOND EVENT PLANNED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 19TH AT 3PM
THANK YOU Phoebe Sitterly for coordinating another event for our essential truck drivers! Picture- From Feed the Truckers on April 27th, volunteers from Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber staff- Nicole Walrath, […]
Hill & Markes Webinar on re-opening food service business.
Hill & Markes hosted a webinar earlier this week on how to safely reopen your food service business covering everything from staff safety, operational adjustments, food safety training, takeout & to-go, […]
New Local History Book – Fort Plain, Fork Plank, Fort Rensselaer: The Revolutionary War Forts of Canajohary
The Fort Plain Museum recently published a new local history book, Fort Plain, Fork Plank, Fort Rensselaer: The Revolutionary War Forts of Canajohary by Wayne Lenig. Lenig is a […]
Local Woman Plans ‘Feed the Truckers’ Event For April 27
St. Johnsville resident and retired teacher Phoebe Sitterly is using her “great appreciation” for truck drivers, and their dedication to serve, as the inspiration for an event to thank them […]
Have you tried the NEW TravelStory App?
While you are limited to outdoor activities, we thought we would share something exciting that you can take part in with proper social distancing. Did you know we have a […]
Order Takeout! Win Prizes! From Now until May 31st!!
Order Takeout! Win Prizes! Play Bingo with the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, and our restaurants that are open during this time. Visit any of our Fulton/Montgomery County restaurants, […]
Amsterdam’s 3rd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Fest Sponsored by Jackson Hewitt
Amsterdam’s 3rd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Fest Sponsored by Jackson Hewitt The City of Amsterdam is excited to announce that there are 24 local bars and restaurants participating in […]
Book Talk – The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President
Book Talk – The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President The Fort Plain Museum welcomes Matthew R. Costello, the Acting […]
Freedom Seekers in the Mohawk Valley as Museum Monday Program at Schoharie Crossing
The Visitor Center at Schoharie Crossing will be open on Monday, February 3rd for the second Museum Monday program of the year. The topic will be Abolition and Slavery in […]