American Revolution
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Declaring Independence at the Fort
Old Stone Fort 145 Fort Rd, SchoharieThe Old Stone Fort Museum and Turning Point 1777 will present “Declaring Independence at the Fort,” July 4th beginning at 10:00am. The interactive living history event will feature public participation in the politics of 1776, readings of the Declaration of Independence, a flag program, a presentation about the Old Stone Fort’s history, and an opportunity […]
Free“Let Them Ride Home the Stones”: Lives and Labor of the Enslaved
Old Fort Johnson NHL 2 Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY, United StatesBetween 1749 and 1776, Fort Johnson and Johnson Hall were home to several dozen enslaved men, women, and children. They came from many places, spoke many languages, and lived and labored side by side in bondage, working in the fields and homes of the Johnson family and those associated with them. Learn about ongoing research […]
“Loyalists in Tryon County: Tales from the Records”
Old Fort Johnson NHL 2 Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY, United StatesHere in the Mohawk Valley the American Revolution was a Civil War where families and neighbors were divided by their choices. The Johnson family and many of their tenants and business partners stayed loyal to the British Crown, while others followed the lead of the Tryon County Committee of Safety. Local historian Peter Betz shares […]