2012 Opening Day Pictures

        People gather in the Dutch Barn as Willis "Skip"  Barshied presents Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of the valuable  contributions to Fort Klock Historic Restoration.   Above Anita Smith, long time member is presented with certificate. 

     Above Alice Edmunds, Donald Oakley and Bob Lord also receive certificates for their contributions to Fort Klock
                     
Also receiving certificates were Jim Morrison and long time member, Paul Flanders. 
                           Fort Klock's Tin Smith, Olof Jensson, makes items of         Les Stewart "Bear Claw" shows off his home made 

tin.                                                                                        Indian Items.



               American Legion performs Flag Burning Ceremony at Fort Klock

     The St. Johnsville American Legion Color Guard was at Fort Klock on June 9, 2012 to burn old flags.  Burning is the proper way to dispose of torn and tattered United States Flags .  Below are pictures of the event.
              Above Fort Klock members Dave Klock and Tom Brewster take down the old flag and raise a new one and then properly fold the old flag.    The flag was then given to the Color Guard of the American Legion by Alexiss Oliver, (granddaughter of Dave and Darla Klock) for burning.

                         
     St. Johnsville America Legion Color Guard                                                    Joe Sokol



                  
              Gary Warn and Mr. Susi                                       St. Johnsville American Legion Color Guard

Burning of the American Flags



              Pictures from 2012 Hammer-In--June 9 and 10 at Fort Klock.

    

    
                                                                       Time for Lunch


  July 4th., 2012  Strawberry Fest


Tryon County Militia
                                   


Alexiss Oliver gives the good news that the Declaration of Independence has arrived.
Eugene Wagner, President of Fort Klock Historic Restoration reads the Declaration of Independence

                 
                                                  
In the Barn people enjoy music, ice cream and strawberry shortcake


Klock Family Reunion

The Klock Family reunion was held on August 4th. 2012. The next Klock Family Reunion will be
held August 2014. The Klock family will be linking up with the SZT to make the reunion a weekend event. All Klock/Clock family members are invited to attend. For more information about the reunion call
Dave Klock at 518-568-7779. 


Young Pioneer Program
August 7-8-9, 2012

The Young Pioneer Program was held on August 7-8 and 9, 2012.
Below are some pictures.   



 
  

           Fort Klock Hay Barrack                    Beehive Oven                   Fort Klock Cannon
     
The Hay Barrack:

     A unique structure built to house hay and a variety of grains.  The Hay Barracks uniqueness relates to its ease of construction, flexibility of use and relative low cost.  Most notable is the conical roof that can be raised or lowered according to need.  While there are many common similarities between hay barrack construction there are notable differences.   Most hay barrack designs include four sizable poles forming a hollow square measuring some sixteen feet on each side.  Similar to the one located between the school house and the Dutch style barn.   The four large vertical posts were commonly set four or more feet into the ground and protruded some twenty feet above ground level.   Each vertical pole on the Fort Klock hay barrack has the same number of holes evenly spaced and of the same diameter.

     Again, examining the Fort Klock hay barrack we can see similarities and differences between this and other hay barracks.  Starting with the roof we see closely spaced boards to keep out weather.  Some hay barracks roofs were covered with thatch.  Split shingles nailed to boards were also used as roofing. 

The Beehive Oven:

The beehive oven gets its name from its domed shape, which resembles that of an old fashioned beehive.  They were widely used throughout America and Europe for baking bread, pies, cakes and meat.   

Fort Klock Cannon:

The cannon located behind the barn with the flag makes a great photo opportunity.







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