Fort Klock Historic Restoration
Special events at Fort Klock Historic Restoration during 2009
Open Memorial Day - Mid-Oct; 9:00 A.M.--5:00 P.M. Tues through Sun.
(Call 518-568-7779 for details about events or visit our website.)
• Opening Day, Memorial Day, May 25, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Featured will be an encampment of the Tryon County Militia and colonial crafts demonstrations. The Tryon County Militia realistically portray colonial camp life through historical re-enactment of marching drills and musketry. Artisans will demonstrate crafts from the Mohawk Valley customary over 200 years ago. The Barn Frame Loom will be “dressed” for the season by members and weaver friends. This is a hands-on demonstration and visitors are invited to participate.
• Hammer In, June 13 and 14, 2009. Call for details.
• Independence Day, July 4, Strawberry festival & Art Show, 12:00 noon - 4:00 P.M. With the Tryon County Militia on hand you will have an Independence Day celebration of local colonial history. Add to this the enjoyment of homemade cakes, ice cream, strawberries, and strawberry shortcake for a small fee.
• "Stone Soup" Musical Concert, July 24, 7:00 P.M. An acoustic band playing a side variety of traditional blues, jazz folk songs, gospel , Irish tunes, Australian folk music, and original pieces. Featured will be Suzanne Bladek on guitar, Joseph Sinchak on Mandolin, Nick Friers on guitar, and Peter Liljeberg on bass.
• Young Pioneer Program, August 4, 5, 6. Children between the ages of 9-13 attend the educational program for three days from 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. They will experience the frontier way of life and colonial lifestyles. There will be hands on activities to enhance better learning while having fun. Phone 567-7779 to enroll a fee is charged.
• Two Day Giant Craft Fair, September 12 and 13. (Saturday and Sunday), 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Saturday. 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Over 100 talented crafters and artisans will offer their creations. This is one of the best craft fairs in the East, featuring crafters from several states. Homemade food served. Phone 518-993-2352 or 568-7779 to enroll.
Fort Klock closes for the (regular) season in mid-October. Post Season Special Events Include:
• Saint Nicholas
Day Celebration, December 6 (Sunday) 12:00 Noon - 3:30 P.M. This is a traditional
holiday for children which dates back to the fourth century and was brought
to America by the early Dutch and Palatine pioneers. It was a prelude to
the holiday season and was a special day for children, who received their
presents on this day because December 25 was reserved for the religious observance
of Jesus' birth. The celebration is from a rich heritage that is preserved
at Fort Klock through colonial music, homemade cookies and gingerbread, stollen,
hot chocolate and spiced cider, treats for all. Saint Nicholas will give
all children a homemade wooden ornament. Added to this, will be militia drills,
a storyteller, music, roaring fires and traditional decorations of pine boughs
and a tree.
The museum site is two miles east of St. Johnsville on New York State Route
5. It was built in 1750 by Johannes Klock and is a designated National Historic
Landmark. “A site of exceptional value in commemorating the early history
of the United States.” A small fee is charged.
Fort Klock is (ground floor) handicapped accessible. A picnic area is available,
free to the public.
There is a gift shop where unique items, membership forms
and tourist information is available.
Fort Klock Historic Restoration
P. O. Box 42
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Phone: (518) 568-7779