Johnson Hall State Historic Site

06/22/2026

FREE COMMUNITY OPEN-HOUSE RECEPTION!

On Thursday, June 25th, from 6:00-7:30pm Johnson Hall State Historic Site and the Friends of Johnson Hall will host a free evening reception highlighting the temporary banner exhibit “Many and Varied Hands: The Work and Labor of the Enslaved,” part of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation’s Enslavement to Freedom commemoration.

Visitors are invited to view the special exhibit and learn about the variety of labor performed by the enslaved in early New York in addition to exploring "One Bowl More," Johnson Hall’s multi-sensory education program on the social lives of the people enslaved at the Hall.

Throughout the evening, there will also be hearth-cooking demonstration in the restored enslaved living quarters of the West Stonehouse and site staff will be available to answer questions and share ongoing research.

Refreshments provided by the Friends of Johnson Hall will round out the evening along with a cash bar presented by Union Hall.

For more information, click the link below or call the site at 518-762-8712. We can't wait to see you there!

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06/19/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, Johnson Hall will offer free drop-in open house tours from 10am-4pm today, Friday, 6/19/26.

While Juneteenth commemorates the 19th century end of slavery in the United States, here at Johnson Hall we will be featuring our temporary banner exhibition, “Many and Varied Hands: The Work and Labor of the Enslaved”, part of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation’s Enslavement to Freedom commemoration.

Also, on display today is "One Bowl More", an interactive and tactile program that highlights recreated objects related to the history, agency, and social lives of those enslaved here in the 18th century.

These programs are free and open to all visitors and will be available throughout the day alongside open house tours between 10am and 4pm.

Unable to make it out the Johnson Hall today? Check out our next upcoming event, which will feature a Special Evening Reception for the "Many and Varied Hands" temporary exhibit. Click to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1cfbq93bhn/

06/08/2026

New temporary exhibit at Johnson Hall State Historic Site! "Many and Varied Hands" explores the labor of enslaved Africans in colonial New York. Check it out now through July 4th! For more information on visiting, check out: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/historic-sites/johnson-hall-state-historic-site

06/08/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹!

Through July 4th, 2026, Johnson Hall will host a temporary banner exhibit titled "Many and Varied Hands: The work and labor of the enslaved".

This exhibit, part of NY State Parks & Historic Sites 𝘌𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 commemoration series, highlights the wide variety of labor performed by enslaved Africans that is often lost in the background of stories of our state's early history, including information contributed from research at right here at Johnson Hall.

We are honored to present this temporary exhibit as part of our ongoing efforts to explore and share the stories the enslaved at the Hall. New recreations of tools and household furnishings illustrate the skills those who lived and labored here in bo***ge, whether working the fields or tending to delicate textiles in the house.

"Many and Varied Hands" will be featured on tours and during open house visits to the site throughout the month of June. Later in the month, the Friends of Johnson Hall will host a reception highlighting this new exhibit, as well as other interpretation of the enslaved, on June 25th from 6-7:30pm.

Stay tuned for more details!

06/04/2026

An incredible scene. We were so impressed not only by the authenticity and commitment of the The 3rd New Jersey Regiment, Capt. Bloomfield's Company "Jersey Grays" as they "looted" the Hall, but by their respect for the space, collection, and history of the site. It made for a humbling experience for all.

06/04/2026

Thank you once again to all who joined us in May for the commemoration of 250 years since the confiscation of Johnson Hall. We are very fortunate to have had the support of so many organization, institutions, and individuals to pull this off. Here are some photo highlights from the event! We will add more as we go, and will continue to share photos posted by event participants.

In preparing for the Revolution 250 commemorations, it has been fascinating to look back at Bicentennial events to see how our nation has marked these 50-year spans. 50 years from now, folks will look back at these events with the same interest. If you have photos from the event that you are willing to share with Johnson Hall, please email Ian Mumpton at [email protected].

06/04/2026

06/01/2026

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to prescheduled educational group visits, our drop-in public tours of Johnson Hall are NOT available for the following dates/times. Thank you for your understanding!

-Wednesday, June 3rd, the Hall is unavailable for public visitation at 3:00pm. The last public tour of the day will begin at 2:00pm.

-Friday, June 5th and Thursday, June 11th, the Hall is unavailable for public visitation until 2:00pm. Public tours will be offered at 2:00pm and 3:00pm.

-Saturday, June 13th, the Hall is unavailable for public visitation from 2:00pm-3:00pm.

-Wednesday, June 17th, the Hall is currently unavailable for public visitation from Noon-3:00pm.

-Thursday, June 25th, the Hall is unavailable for public visitation at 1:00pm. The last public tour of the day will begin at Noon.

Tours are offered at the top of the hour from Wednesday to Saturday (10am-4pm) and on Sundays (1pm-4pm). The last tour each day begins promptly at 3pm. Calling ahead is not required but always recommended, as pre-scheduled groups can impact drop-in availability.

Tickets for Hall Admission:
Regular - $7.00
Senior Citizens and Group Rate- $6.00
Children 12 & Under - FREE

For parties of six or more, please call 518-762-8712 to book a pre-scheduled group tour.

This season, in recognition of the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, we are excited to announce that all guided tours throughout 2026 will offer a unique examination of the history of the community at Johnson Hall as they dealt with division, confiscation, and occupation in 1776 and beyond.

06/01/2026

While this event is not happening at Johnson Hall, it is a wonderful opportunity to visit and support our "big-sister" site of Fort Johnson, where Sir William resided before building the Hall in 1763!

Join us in the glorious garden of Old Fort Johnson and enjoy an evening reception with wine, cheese and tasty tidbits! Period music will be provided by DJ Betz from his collection of oldtime favorites.
Call for reservations- 518-843-0300.

05/22/2026

Now's the time to visit! Johnson Hall will be open for guided tours beginning Saturday, May 23rd through Sunday, October 11th.

This season, in recognition of the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, we are excited to announce that all guided tours throughout 2026 will offer a unique examination of the history of the community at Johnson Hall as they dealt with division, confiscation, and occupation in 1776 and beyond.

Tours are offered at the top of the hour from Wednesday to Saturday (10am-4pm) and on Sundays (1pm-4pm). The last tour each day begins promptly at 3pm. Calling ahead is not required but always recommended, as pre-scheduled groups can impact drop-in availability.

Tickets for Hall Admission:
Regular - $7.00
Senior Citizens - $6.00
Children 12 & Under - FREE

For parties of six or more, please call 518-762-8712 to book a pre-scheduled group tour. For more information, we encourage you to call Johson Hall or visit https://parks.ny.gov/visit/historic-sites/johnson-hall-state-historic-site