Fort Klock Historic Restoration

09/12/2026

Fort Klock's Craft Fair is happening Today until 4pm and Tomorrow, Sunday, September 13 from 10 - 3.
Lots to see & check out.
You don't want to miss it!
Find that perfect gift for Christmas, birthday, baby, pet, teacher or just for yourself.

Fort Klock
7203 State Hwy 5
St Johnsville NY

09/11/2026

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE FORT KLOCK ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR!

Set-up is underway, and our vendors are getting everything ready for a fantastic weekend at Fort Klock! With over 100 vendors, there will be plenty to browse, discover, and enjoy throughout the fair.

From handmade treasures to delicious local products, you’ll find something for everyone, including:

Candles, Lotions & Soaps • Maple & Honey Products • Glassware & Wooden Flags • Spices • Jewelry, Knitted & Crocheted Items • Suncatchers • Seasonal Décor • Woodworking, Stunning Handmade Wreaths & Wall Hangings — and so much more!

Come out, support local makers and small businesses, visit with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a wonderful fall weekend together at this historic community landmark.

SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2026
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM

FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
FOOD AVAILABLE
Tours of the Homestead will be offered on the hour for a nominal fee, providing an opportunity to experience even more of the history that makes Fort Klock special.

Fort Klock
7203 State Route 5
St. Johnsville, NY 13452

Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your shopping list — there will be lots to see, lots to discover, and plenty of reasons to spend the day at Fort Klock!
We can’t wait to see you there!

09/08/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS — THE FORT KLOCK CRAFT FAIR IS COMING!

Get ready for a fantastic fall weekend at Fort Klock! Join us September 12 & 13, 2026 for one of the area’s biggest craft fairs, featuring OVER 100 VENDORS!

Stroll through rows of talented local crafters, makers, artists, and vendors and discover unique finds, handmade treasures, seasonal décor, gifts, and plenty of things you won’t find anywhere else.

And don’t shop hungry! Food will be available throughout the weekend, so come hungry and stay awhile.

CRAFT FAIR HOURS
Saturday, September 12: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday, September 13: 10 AM – 3 PM
FREE ADMISSION!
FREE PARKING!

Bring your family and friends, grab your shopping bags, and make a day of it at this beloved fall tradition!

Fort Klock
7203 State Route 5
St. Johnsville, NY 13452

100+ VENDORS • FOOD • SHOPPING • FALL FUN
We’ll see you at Fort Klock!

09/07/2026

08/26/2026

We have Bob showing the young pioneers how to thresh wheat.
Great technique, Bob!

Video of a young pioneer girl milling grain for flour with a hand-crank grain mill.

08/24/2026

A few video clips of our Young Pioneers learning how they danced back in Colonial Times!

08/22/2026

YOUNG PIONEERS — DAY 3 & A WONDERFUL FINALE!

What a wonderful way to wrap up this year’s Young Pioneers program at Fort Klock!

Day 3 was filled with hands-on activities, traditional skills, and plenty of opportunities for our young participants to experience history in a whole new way.

Our Young Pioneers learned how to thresh wheat, discovering how grain was processed before modern machinery. They explored colonial baking techniques, learning how food was prepared using traditional methods. They also took part in militia training, spent time learning about colonial gardening, and got creative with tin stamping.

It was a full day of learning, discovery, teamwork, and fun — and a wonderful reminder that some of the best history lessons happen when you can roll up your sleeves and experience it firsthand!

We were fortunate to have such a wonderful group of children participate in this year’s program. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to learn made this year’s Young Pioneers truly special.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to every child and family who participated, to all of the talented individuals who came to share their knowledge and teach these traditional skills, and to every volunteer who helped make the program possible.

Your time, energy, and dedication are what make programs like Young Pioneers possible and help keep history alive for the next generation.

Thank you for making Young Pioneers 2026 such a memorable success!

08/21/2026

Mark Your Calendars for September 12 & 13
Fort Klock's 53rd Annual Craft Fair
Great time to shop for the upcoming holidays.
Lots of handmade crafts, including hand soaps, lotions, candles, Honey, Maple products, crochet and knit items, seasonal decor, wood-crafted items and so much more!

While you are here, take a tour of our homestead for a nominal fee or grab a bite to eat.

Fort Klock
7203 State Hwy 5, St Johnsville NY

08/20/2026

YOUNG PIONEERS — DAY 2 AT FORT KLOCK!

The Young Pioneers are back for another exciting day of hands-on learning, exploration, and discovering what life was like in earlier times.

On Day 2 - Melanie Sawyer and Brian McCormack guided our young participants through a variety of fascinating lessons and practical skills. They learned about foraging and identifying useful plants, how to safely start a fire, and Indigenous cultures and traditions, gaining a deeper appreciation for the knowledge and skills that have been passed down through generations.

These hands-on experiences give our Young Pioneers the opportunity to do more than simply learn about history — they get to experience it!

From asking questions and trying new skills to exploring traditional knowledge and connecting with the past, Day 2 has been filled with learning, discovery, and plenty of fun.

We love watching these young historians get curious, get involved, and make memories while learning about the people, skills, and cultures that shaped our past.

Another great day of learning at Fort Klock!

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