ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Several historic sites in the Mohawk Valley are going to party like it's 1769.

Events at six locations in Fulton and Montgomery counties are being staged in the manner of the Christmas celebrations commonly held there in the 18th and early 19th centuries, when the often-raucous festivities centered around feasting, drinking and visiting with friends and neighbors.

The Heritage Holidays events are being held today through Sunday at four locations and at two locations the following weekend. The events feature period music and decorations, activities for children, and refreshments made from 18th-century recipes.

The host sites include Johnson Hall State Historic Site in Johnstown, Old Fort Johnson just outside Amsterdam, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site at Fort Hunter, Fort Plain Museum, the Rice Homestead in Mayfield and Fort Klock in St. Johnsville.

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On the Net:

Johnson Hall: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/

http://www.oldfortjohnson.org

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