Events
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Adirondack Pack Baskets
Kilts Farm 172 Kilts Road, Fort Plain, NY, United StatesAdirondack pack baskets follow in the tradition of shouldering a basket dating back to early Native American times. The Native Americans design was adopted by early settlers. Please wear […]
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Whisk Broom Making
Kilts Farm 172 Kilts Road, Fort Plain, NY, United StatesThis class will give participants the opportunity to try their hand at combining broom corn and string to create 3 styles of whisk brooms to take home. We'll spend between […]
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29th Annual Rhubarb Festival
1747 Nellis Tavern 7355 Rt 5 East, St. Johnsville, NY, United StatesThe 29th Annual Rhubarb Festival will be held at the Historic 1747 Nellis Tavern in St. Johnsville, NY on Sunday June 7, 2026, 11:00AM-3:00PM. Come buy a rhubarb pie or […]
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Erie Canal Boat “Seneca Chief” Back to Buffalo Voyage
Amsterdam Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY, United StatesThank you for welcoming the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief back to your port this spring and for your help to make this journey possible! The Bicentennial Voyage in 2025 was […]
Genealogy Day
Fort Klock Historic Restoration 7203 State Route 5, St. Johnsville, NY, United StatesDive into your family roots with expert help, historical resources, and stories from the Mohawk Valley's past. Perfect for researchers and history buffs!
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Summer Garden Party
Old Fort Johnson NHL 2 Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY, United StatesEnjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres in the garden of Old Fort Johnson on one of the longest days of the year. Period music provided by DJ Betz $25 donation - […]
$25Evening Lecture: “Choosing Loyalty”
Old Fort Johnson NHL 2 Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY, United StatesThe Johnson family remained loyal to the King rather than join the American Revolution, but for many of their tenants & neighbors, that was a difficult choice. Retired historian Jim […]
Free
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Scandal and Spirits
Second Act Spirits 37 Prospect St., Amsterdam, NY, United StatesIn a small city like Amsterdam, nothing stays private for long...but in the 1890s, it went beyond gossip—scandals were a spectator sport! Explore the strange, dramatic, and sometimes tragic stories […]
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Amsterdam’s Independence Day Fest Sponsored by DANVANN
Amsterdam Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY, United StatesLive music with Big Sky Country food trucks and the biggest fireworks show in Amsterdam history all happening in Riverlink Park. There’s no better setting for Independence Day than sitting […]
Independence Day Celebration at Fort Klock
Come join us for a unique opportunity to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud and step back in time to experience life in Colonial America! Enjoy the rich history […]
Explore Handwoven Textiles from a Palatine German Collection
Kilts Farm 172 Kilts Road, Fort Plain, NY, United StatesWillis Barshied Jr collected the textiles woven by his neighbors in the area of Stone Arabia New York. The collection is from the Palatine German culture dating from the 18th […]
Traditional Upholstery Workshop
Kilts Farm 172 Kilts Road, Fort Plain, NY, United StatesIn this two day class students will learn some of the history of early American upholstery as it came to us from France by way of England and was adapted […]