ROCHESTER — Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woods … Fulton County Historical Society will host its 14th annual Haunted Woods Trail on the grounds of the Fulton County Museum located at 37 E. 375N, on the west side of US 31 four miles north of Rochester. “Partially guided …read more.

ROCHESTER — Historical re-enactors, Aztec dancers, bagpipers, homemade chicken and noodles, buffalo burgers, home-brewed root beer and a pleasantly warm weekend with a refreshing breeze provided the ingredients for a successful Trail of Courage living history festival Sept. 21-22. The pre-1840 atmosphere also featured blacksmiths, fur trading, muzzleloader competition, tomahawk throwing, teepees and wigwams, various …read more.

ROCHESTER — Although three damaged buildings are not fixed, the round barn has a new roof and the annual Redbud Trail Rendezvous will go on. Fudge lovers will be happy to know that Mark Gropp will be back with his bagpipe music and fudge for sale in the Old Time General Store. Many other crafts …read more.

By SHIRLEY WILLARD Fulton County Historian ROCHESTER — A new cupola was raised onto the Fulton County Historical Society’s round barn Tuesday, Feb. 9. The Amish crew built the cupola inside the round barn, then used a crane to lift it into place. Donations to help pay for rebuilding the round barn are needed. A …read more.

ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Historical Society’s property in Rochester suffered severe damage in an early morning storm Monday, Aug. 3. Volunteers are still working to clean up and assess the damage. One of the most devastating losses was the group’s iconic round barn. Built in 1924, the barn has been through a lot already. …read more.