Fulton County Historical Society

The mission of the Fulton County Historical Society is to acquire, preserve and promote the history of Fulton County, New York and to convey the significance to the public with tours, exhibits, programs, and research.

The FCHS was formed on May 22, 1952. With no official headquarters at the time, meetings were held at the Gloversville High School. Today, the historical society and museum are housed in the former Kingsboro school building, built in 1900 on the site of the Kingsboro Academy. The Academy was established in 1831 by Rev. Elisha Yale as a private school; it became a public elementary school in 1863. Upon the completion of a new building for Kingsboro Elementary in 1972, the FCHS was given the old school for use as a museum. It opened its doors to the public in March 1973. Permanent exhibits explore our community’s educational history, glove and leather heritage, military service, civic organizations, businesses, FJ&G Railroad, sports history, and more. Through interactive and innovative programs and events for all ages, the FCHS encourages exploration of our past and actively participates in our community’s efforts to create a vibrant center of arts, culture, and commerce to improve quality of life in our county."