JULY 3RD 9:00 AM - JULY 5 12:00 PM
The Johnstown Historical Society is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a large scale America 250 event in the historic downtown Johnstown district in 2026 during the 4th of July weekend, July 3rd - July 5th. This event will be a multifaceted event featuring lectures, storytelling, living history, specialty tours, hands-on activities, entertainment, food, 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.
This event will provide programming, education, entertainment, and an eye-opening look at the deep history Johnstown, New York and the surrounding areas has connecting to it and intertwining with the events leading up to, during, and after the American Revolution as well as other unfinished revolutions that Johnstown is connected to.
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!
In order for us to make the majority of this event free and open to the public we are seeking sponsors to support this event that will not only help us educate and preserve our history but also increase our local tourism economy.
Below is information on sponsorship levels for this event:
Level 1: $150 includes website listing & social media thank you.
Level 2: $500 includes previous perks plus logo on website & thank you on maps & schedule and logo on some signage. 10 available.
Site Sponsor: $1000 previous perks plus header signage at assigned site & promo table on site. Only 8 sites available.
Bandshell Sponsor: $2500 Previous perks and bandshell banner prominent logo placement plus 2 tickets to special brunch event. Limited to one.
Main Event Sponsor: $5000 Website listing, social media branding, logo on maps & schedule, prominent logo on several key banners and posters, promotional table at prominent downtown location, 4 tickets to special brunch event. Limited to one.