named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Featured Exhibit
Explores how Fulton County commemorated the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976 and examines contemporary parallels in national memory, civic identity, and historical interpretation.
Internship Program
Offers hands-on experience in museum studies, including cataloging donated collections of newspapers and artifacts for preservation and public use.
National Register of Historic Places Documentation
Provides public access to historical records and photographs of sites listed on the National Register, supporting research and local history education.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Develop and present historical exhibits and programsProduces and maintains permanent and rotating exhibits, including a featured exhibit on historical memory and America's founding (2026), and conducts tours, presentations, and community events such as the annual History Fair and Ice Cream Social to promote public engagement with local history.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate a public museum dedicated to Fulton County historyManages and operates a museum offering permanent and temporary exhibits on the history of Fulton County, NY, including thematic areas such as military service, Native American history, the glove and leather industry, railroads, agriculture, and civic life. The museum is open to the public on weekends and by appointment, with seasonal hours from June through Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Preserve and catalog historical collections and artifactsPreserves, catalogs, and assesses historical materials including 19th-century newspapers, film negatives, and artifacts from defunct local newspapers. Maintains documentation for 26 historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides public access to collections through a growing digital database.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provide educational outreach programs for schools and community groupsOffers on-site and off-site educational programs tailored to K-12 students, summer camps, Scout groups, and other organizations, including hands-on activities on topics such as Haudenosaunee culture, WWII homefront rationing, and the Canada Lake artists colony. Also provides a traveling educational trunk for loan to local educators.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$48K53%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$42K46%
Other revenue$40
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$524K
Cash$25K
Investments$499K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$522K
Liquid reserves83.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Bob Landrio — Director
- Cathy Stearns — Director
- David Brooks — Director
- Deb Landrio — Director
- George Streeter — Director
- Mike Hauser — Director
- Rodney Schuyler — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Fulton County Organizations Partner — Subject of curated historical records in the FCHS collection
- Gloversville Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the Local History Clerk at the library on historical research for blog content.
- Knox Gelatine Partner — Collaborates with historical reference to Knox Gelatine in Johnstown for World War II rationing program, including use of a historical recipe.
- Megabites Partner — Provided food for the Community Celebration and Fundraiser event.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds Fulton County Historical Society programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- authors Partner — Invites authors focused on Fulton County history to participate in the History Fair.
- community organizations Partner — Partners with community groups centered on Fulton County to share their historical initiatives at the event.
- historians Partner — Engages local historians to present their work at the History Fair.
- local museums Partner — Collaborates with local museums to participate in the History Fair and share historical work with the public.
- re-enactors Partner — Includes historical re-enactors in the History Fair to enhance public education and engagement.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Historical Preservationmethodology: community-engaged history preservationBy involving volunteers and the public directly in preservation activities and programming, the organization fosters broader community ownership of local history, because active participation increases engagement and sustains long-term support for historical initiatives.
- Free Access with Community-Supported Sustainabilitymethodology: free-access-with-donation-appealBy offering free museum admission while appealing for voluntary donations, the organization increases public access to historical resources and builds community investment, because removing financial barriers expands reach while fostering stewardship through participation.
- Integrated Public Engagement Through Museum and Researchmethodology: public_history_engagementBy combining physical exhibits, public tours, educational programs, and scholarly research, the organization promotes sustained public engagement with local history, because multiple access points accommodate diverse learning preferences and deepen community connection to the past.
- Multisensory and Adaptive Public Educationmethodology: multisensory_learningBy using multisensory methods and customizable programming, the organization makes historical content accessible and engaging across age groups and interests, because interactive and tailored learning increases retention and participation in historical education.
- Primary-Source-Based Historical Engagementmethodology: primary-source-based-exhibitionBy grounding exhibits and programs in primary source materials such as documents, photographs, oral histories, and artifacts, the organization deepens public understanding of history, because direct engagement with authentic materials strengthens historical literacy and community identity.