Address: 2 Mergner Rd, Fort Johnson, NY 12070, USA
“Old Fort Johnson was the residence of Sir William Johnson, an Irish pioneer who became an influential British Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Johnson was a very important colonist who did much to build the future United States even though he was working for the British. Built in 1749 the three story Georgian style house is made of limestone and sits near the banks of the Mohawk River. The house is also home to the Montgomery County Historical Society. Tours of the inside of the house are given and they are educational and informative. Much of the furniture and furnishings in the house are original to it. The layout of the house is also as historically accurate as possible. Originally, the house was essentially part of a larger fort. They have a nice display as to what the fort would've looked like and they have a gunport built into the house. Outside of the house it is easy to admire the gardens, and the steam that runs down to the Mohawk. Interestingly enough there is also a privy outside, which is believed to be one of the oldest intact one’s in the US. There is Mixed into the house are displays of Native American artifacts and Mohawk Valley history. Some of the interesting displays that can be seen are Nicholas Herkimer’s rifle and a chair that was saved from a house in the Cherry Valley Massacre in 1778. On the third floor of the home unique artifacts from Montgomery County’s history are displayed. One of the most interesting artifacts they have is a Mohawk canoe that could be 500 or more years old. There is also a small collection of carriages to be seen here. On the tour I was informed that there would be some work on the roof of Old Fort Johnson being completed this year. Check the website or call ahead for the hours that tours are given. A small admission price is charged. There is a small, but nice gift shop located here. This is a great place to learn about Sir William Johnson and the history of the Mohawk Valley.”
Address: 100 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
“Visited this museum in October 2022. It was so incredible inside. Every room contains so much history. There’s a huge library inside as well to do research. I wish I had more time to explore!”
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