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This Friday, Saturday and Sunday in The Mohawk Valley
The Revolutionary War Conference 250
Fort Palin Museum https://fortplainmuseum.org/viewevent.aspx?ID=1062
THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM, IN THE HEART OF MOHAWK COUNTRY!
Still Time to Register for The Revolutionary War Conference 250 in the Mohawk Valley that starts this Friday, June 9, 2023
Plus We Added a 2nd Bus!
Bob Cudmore will introduce the speakers this Saturday and Sunday, June 10, 8 am-5 pm and June 11, 8 am to 1 pm at the Revolutionary War conference organized by the Fort Plain Museum.
The speaking program takes place at the auditorium of Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown.
Thanks to an extremely generous and anonymous $1000 donation, The Historians Podcast fund drive has now raised $2610 toward our $7000 goal for 2023.
Thank you very much. We still have a long way to go. Please help us provide more history programing on Fort Ticonderoga, Old Fort Johnson, songs of the American Revolution by Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, the Wild West and much more. Please donate online at The Historians Podcast, organized by Bob Cudmore or send a check made out to Bob Cudmore to 125 Horstman Drive, Scotia, NY 12302. Thank you again-every contribution is appreciated.
The city was the birthplace of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the 19th century and Rose Knox of Knox Gelatin became one of the country’s first female corporate leaders in the 20th century.
Johnstown celebrates its rich history
By Bob Cudmore
The city of Johnstown, with a population of about 8500, is small but elegant, according to Regent Catherine Grady of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The city is planning a series of events to mark its 250th anniversary this year (2008).
As early as 1758, colonist Sir William Johnson was making plans to encourage Europeans to settle in the area now called Johnstown. Johnson himself established his residence at Johnson Hall, today a state historic site. The elder Johnson named the community after his son John.
“You couldn’t make up (William Johnson’s) life,” said Wanda Burch, site manager of Johnson Hall, speaking at last month’s inaugural 250th anniversary event at St. Patrick’s Masonic Lodge.
British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Johnson was responsible for keeping good relations between Britain and Indian allies including the Mohawk nation. Johnson’s consort was a powerful Mohawk woman, Molly Brant.
Johnson founded St. John’s Episcopal Church and St. Patrick’s Masonic Lodge. Father Ted Monica of St. John’s said Anglican services were first held locally in the 1760s. Mason Wayne Schermerhorn said Johnson was the first master of the lodge in 1766. Today’s lodge has Masonic jewelry dating back to that time. The Johnstown courthouse was built in 1772, the only colonial era courthouse in America still in use.
Mayor Sarah Slingerland and artist Marjorie Marcais unveiled the 250th anniversary poster last month, featuring a portrait of Johnson.
Sir William Johnson died in 1774 before the outbreak of the American Revolution. His family sided with the British and left the area for Canada. John Johnson and his Indian allies attacked the city that was named for him and other parts of the Mohawk Valley during the war.
The last battle of the Revolution was in Johnstown in 1781. Assemblyman Marc Butler, whose district includes the city, has a special interest in the British sympathizer who played a role in that battle, Walter Butler. The Assemblyman noted that Walter Butler was probably regarded locally as the Osama Bin Laden of his day.
Although Assemblyman Butler is not descended from Walter Butler, the Assemblyman lives in Newport near where the 18th century soldier died.
Fire Chief Bruce Heberer told the anniversary kickoff that the city fire department is observing its 200th anniversary this year. Heberer noted the first fire company had 24 members and the department today has 24 firefighters.
Johnstown city historian Noel Levee said that as the community was the first county seat of the colonial Tryon County and the postwar Montgomery County, Johnstown was prominent early on. National dignitaries including Daniel Webster visited Johnstown.
The city was the birthplace of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the 19th century and Rose Knox of Knox Gelatin became one of the country’s first female corporate leaders in the 20th century.
With neighboring Gloversville, Johnstown became a center for glove manufacturing in the 19th and part of the 20th centuries.
Fulton County historian Peter Betz is convinced the 250th anniversary celebration will help participants realize that history is about people.
Among anniversary events scheduled this year is an Elizabeth Cady Stanton women’s symposium March 15 at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. The Fulton County Historical Society will have a Johnstown exhibit from May through October at their Gloversville museum. Market Days will be held at Johnson Hall on June 7 and 8.
September 13 will be marked by a parade and there will be historic home tours that month.
In November, the Colonial Little Theatre will present a radio show called “Lady of Johnstown—Rose Knox.” That month there will be a Rose Knox birthday party at Knox Mansion and a cook off featuring Knox Gelatin recipes.
by Darryl Kenyon(2015)
YouTube (Subscribe to the Channel)
I was recently in Johnstown NY and did a walking tour video of the Historic Town.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023-From the Archives-August 5, 2022-Episode 434-NBC TV has aired an episode of their family history show Who Do You Think You Are including interviews filmed in Fonda and Johnstown. Actor Nick Offerman (who plays Ron Swanson in the sitcom Parks and Recreation) traced his ancestors to families from upstate New York. Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar, Montgomery County historian, explains why Fonda’s Old Courthouse is a mecca for genealogists and historians.
Thursday, June 8, 2023-From the Archives of Focus on History from the Daily Gazette-Violins and ginseng
Friday, June 9, 2023 – Episode 478 Scott Haefner of Old Fort Johnson historic site explains how this formerly fortified home of British Indian agent Sir William Johnson was preserved by a grass roots organization, the Montgomery County Historical Society.
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"Blast"
Mohawk Valley Weather, Tuesday, June 6, 2023
57 degrees in The City of Amsterdam at 5:59AM
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TUESDAY NIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates.. until midnight EDT Tuesday night.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 100 for ozone. The air quality index...
or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different
pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the
health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department
of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535-
1345.
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Widespread haze before 1pm, then widespread haze after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread haze before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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By Bob CudmoreThis Friday, Saturday and Sunday in The Mohawk Valley
The Revolutionary War Conference 250
Fort Palin Museum https://fortplainmuseum.org/viewevent.aspx?ID=1062
THE FORT PLAIN MUSEUM, IN THE HEART OF MOHAWK COUNTRY!
Still Time to Register for The Revolutionary War Conference 250 in the Mohawk Valley that starts this Friday, June 9, 2023
Plus We Added a 2nd Bus!
Bob Cudmore will introduce the speakers this Saturday and Sunday, June 10, 8 am-5 pm and June 11, 8 am to 1 pm at the Revolutionary War conference organized by the Fort Plain Museum.
The speaking program takes place at the auditorium of Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown.
Thanks to an extremely generous and anonymous $1000 donation, The Historians Podcast fund drive has now raised $2610 toward our $7000 goal for 2023.
Thank you very much. We still have a long way to go. Please help us provide more history programing on Fort Ticonderoga, Old Fort Johnson, songs of the American Revolution by Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, the Wild West and much more. Please donate online at The Historians Podcast, organized by Bob Cudmore or send a check made out to Bob Cudmore to 125 Horstman Drive, Scotia, NY 12302. Thank you again-every contribution is appreciated.
The city was the birthplace of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the 19th century and Rose Knox of Knox Gelatin became one of the country’s first female corporate leaders in the 20th century.
Johnstown celebrates its rich history
By Bob Cudmore
The city of Johnstown, with a population of about 8500, is small but elegant, according to Regent Catherine Grady of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The city is planning a series of events to mark its 250th anniversary this year (2008).
As early as 1758, colonist Sir William Johnson was making plans to encourage Europeans to settle in the area now called Johnstown. Johnson himself established his residence at Johnson Hall, today a state historic site. The elder Johnson named the community after his son John.
“You couldn’t make up (William Johnson’s) life,” said Wanda Burch, site manager of Johnson Hall, speaking at last month’s inaugural 250th anniversary event at St. Patrick’s Masonic Lodge.
British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Johnson was responsible for keeping good relations between Britain and Indian allies including the Mohawk nation. Johnson’s consort was a powerful Mohawk woman, Molly Brant.
Johnson founded St. John’s Episcopal Church and St. Patrick’s Masonic Lodge. Father Ted Monica of St. John’s said Anglican services were first held locally in the 1760s. Mason Wayne Schermerhorn said Johnson was the first master of the lodge in 1766. Today’s lodge has Masonic jewelry dating back to that time. The Johnstown courthouse was built in 1772, the only colonial era courthouse in America still in use.
Mayor Sarah Slingerland and artist Marjorie Marcais unveiled the 250th anniversary poster last month, featuring a portrait of Johnson.
Sir William Johnson died in 1774 before the outbreak of the American Revolution. His family sided with the British and left the area for Canada. John Johnson and his Indian allies attacked the city that was named for him and other parts of the Mohawk Valley during the war.
The last battle of the Revolution was in Johnstown in 1781. Assemblyman Marc Butler, whose district includes the city, has a special interest in the British sympathizer who played a role in that battle, Walter Butler. The Assemblyman noted that Walter Butler was probably regarded locally as the Osama Bin Laden of his day.
Although Assemblyman Butler is not descended from Walter Butler, the Assemblyman lives in Newport near where the 18th century soldier died.
Fire Chief Bruce Heberer told the anniversary kickoff that the city fire department is observing its 200th anniversary this year. Heberer noted the first fire company had 24 members and the department today has 24 firefighters.
Johnstown city historian Noel Levee said that as the community was the first county seat of the colonial Tryon County and the postwar Montgomery County, Johnstown was prominent early on. National dignitaries including Daniel Webster visited Johnstown.
The city was the birthplace of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the 19th century and Rose Knox of Knox Gelatin became one of the country’s first female corporate leaders in the 20th century.
With neighboring Gloversville, Johnstown became a center for glove manufacturing in the 19th and part of the 20th centuries.
Fulton County historian Peter Betz is convinced the 250th anniversary celebration will help participants realize that history is about people.
Among anniversary events scheduled this year is an Elizabeth Cady Stanton women’s symposium March 15 at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. The Fulton County Historical Society will have a Johnstown exhibit from May through October at their Gloversville museum. Market Days will be held at Johnson Hall on June 7 and 8.
September 13 will be marked by a parade and there will be historic home tours that month.
In November, the Colonial Little Theatre will present a radio show called “Lady of Johnstown—Rose Knox.” That month there will be a Rose Knox birthday party at Knox Mansion and a cook off featuring Knox Gelatin recipes.
by Darryl Kenyon(2015)
YouTube (Subscribe to the Channel)
I was recently in Johnstown NY and did a walking tour video of the Historic Town.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023-From the Archives-August 5, 2022-Episode 434-NBC TV has aired an episode of their family history show Who Do You Think You Are including interviews filmed in Fonda and Johnstown. Actor Nick Offerman (who plays Ron Swanson in the sitcom Parks and Recreation) traced his ancestors to families from upstate New York. Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar, Montgomery County historian, explains why Fonda’s Old Courthouse is a mecca for genealogists and historians.
Thursday, June 8, 2023-From the Archives of Focus on History from the Daily Gazette-Violins and ginseng
Friday, June 9, 2023 – Episode 478 Scott Haefner of Old Fort Johnson historic site explains how this formerly fortified home of British Indian agent Sir William Johnson was preserved by a grass roots organization, the Montgomery County Historical Society.
Sign-up for the Bob Cudmore email
"Blast"
Mohawk Valley Weather, Tuesday, June 6, 2023
57 degrees in The City of Amsterdam at 5:59AM
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TUESDAY NIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates.. until midnight EDT Tuesday night.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 100 for ozone. The air quality index...
or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different
pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the
health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department
of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535-
1345.
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Widespread haze before 1pm, then widespread haze after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread haze before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mohawk Valley News Headlines, Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Daily Gazette
Support Local Journalism
To subscribe https://dailygazette.com/subscribe/
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