Your Story Matters - Johnstown Historical Society

Share A Story. Leave A Legacy. Preserve A Community.

The Johnstown Historical Society is collecting information from residents to help preserve the history of our community. Even a few sentences or one photograph helps preserve Johnstown’s history. Please share as much or as little as you wish.

To participate, simply fill out the form below to contribute what you’d like to share.

Everyone has a story worth sharing. We invite you to complete the form below and become part of this collaborative community project by sharing your memories, stories, reflections, and photos. Your contributions help tell the story of Johnstown and reveal who we are, where we’ve come from, and what connects us. Together, we’re creating a living archive that celebrates our shared history, strengthens community, and preserves these stories for future generations.

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Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

About You

Name*

First Last

Birthdate Information*

Birthdates are often crucial pieces of information to ensure the correct identification of individuals in archival research.

I will share my full birthdate.

I prefer to share only my birth year.

Full Birthdate (Month/Day/Year)*

Birth Year*

Please enter a number from 1900 to 2026.

Email*

Phone*

Your preferred contact method*

If we have any questions regarding your submission, we will reach out to you. What is your preferred contact method?

I prefer to be contacted by phone.

I prefer to be contacted by email.

Mailing Address (optional)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Story

How long have you lived here? What memories or experiences would you like to share?*

Please tell us about your family.*

Your Photos

Photographs help bring local history to life. If you are willing, please consider sharing photos such as: family photos, homes or farms, local businesses, community events, school or town activities. Thank you!

Photo upload instructions:

For each photo you want to upload, please click the checkbox below that says you would like to upload a photo.
After you click that checkbox, two fields will automatically appear. The first field allows you to attach your photo. The second field is where you add the description of your photos, such as who/what is pictured, where the photo was taken, and approximate date taken.
If you are interested in sharing more than the 3 photos this form allows, please feel free to submit this form multiple times.

Don’t know how to make a digital copy of your printed photograph to attach to this form? We are happy to help!

Stop by the Parish House during open hours and we can scan your photographs.
If the collection of photos you wish to share is large, please contact us ahead of time to schedule an appointment so we can plan the best way to assist you.
If possible, please also have ready any details you can about your photos, such as who/what is pictured, where the photo was taken, and approximate date taken.

I would like to attach a photo.

Attach your photo*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Please describe your photo.*

I would like to attach a second photo.

Attach your second photo.*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Please describe your second photo.*

I would like to attach a third photo.

Attach your third photo.*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Please describe your third photo.*

Consent

Thank you for being part of our shared story!

If you are interested in sharing more stories and/or photographs than this form allows, please feel free to contact us or submit multiple forms. We would love to learn more!

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As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Johnstown Historical Society relies on fundraisers, the Town of Johnstown, grants, volunteers, and monetary donations to manage and operate the Historic Parish House and Museum and its community outreach programs. Monetary donations are generally tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor.