Join us for seasonal open houses, guided museum tours, youth programs, and commemorative events. Our calendar celebrates both familiar traditions and new interpretations of our shared past.
Johnson Hall Event
We will have our three properties open, for visits and tours of the Drumm House, Historical Society Museum, and the James Burk’s Inn, as well as the Colonial Cemetery.
Sat & Sun May 16th & 17th 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Opening for the Season
Join us as we kick off our 2026 season. Explore exhibits across both the Drumm House and the Historical Museum, each offering a unique look into our community’s past. While you’re here, take a peaceful walk through our Colonial Cemetery, the resting place of several prominent local figures and stories waiting to be discovered.
Open every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12pm-4pm beginning May 29th, 2026
Museum & Drumm House
Check in at Drumm House FIRST $5 admission for both buildings
Path Through History Weekend
Friday, June 19, 2026
Free to public or a suggested $5.00 donation
6:00 PM Museum Building
Join us for Family History Night in our newly refreshed Library and Research Rooms.
Explore local records and online tools as we guide both new and seasoned researchers in uncovering their ancestors and the stories they left behind.
The BIG 250th Celebration
July 3rd & July 4th 2026
Check out our 250th page for a detailed schedule:
Activities and events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a reading of the Declaration of Sentiments, music, presentations on a number of topics through the lens of not only the patriots but also the loyalists, women in the revolution, and the Haudenosaunee people of this area. We also have a storyteller, David Nielson, performing stories about John Andre. Many historic buildings connected to the American Revolution will be open for tours. and so much more!
We are working with the Fulton County Historian, City of Johnstown, and the Committee for Tourism and Special Events as well as a number of other not for profit organizations such as the Johnstown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Masons of St. Patrick’s Lodge.
Celebrate July 4th at James Burk’s Inn
July 4th 2026
Check out our 250th page for a detailed schedule:
In the morning, step into the debut of the Women in Early America Exhibit. View restored home items, clothing, and samplers crafted by women and children, all preserved by DAR descendants. You might find a connection to families from the area.
In the afternoon, explore the role of early kitchen gardens. Discover how Native and European plants offered food, remedies, and drinks to the people who lived and traveled through this early American tavern. Enjoy a lively talk and plant demonstration from yesterday and today
Colonial Cemetery Tours
If you would like to book a group Colonial Cemetery tour, please contact us by email for more information and scheduling.
Scheduled Tours -Details regarding our scheduled fall tours will be released at a later date.
There are no upcoming events at this time.