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April 15th has more history than just the Titanic's sinking
The date April 15 has much history associated with it other than the sinking of the Titanic. April 15th was the day that Abraham Lincoln died and it was the day that President Franklin Delano...
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Syracuse's John James Peck, Civil War General
The many celebrations marking the anniversary of the Civil War have brought attention to a conflict that caused about 600,000 casualties and touched every community of both the north and south.Our own...
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Christ Church in Manlius, Onondaga county's oldest church structure
The Village of Manlius has many historic markers of interest including one for its beautiful Christ Church!The church building is actually the oldest church structure still standing in Onondaga...
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Beaver Lake Nature Center, an interesting piece of CNY history
A trip to Beaver Lake Nature Center near Baldwinsville, NY is as interesting as the history of the land it occupies. The almost 600 acre park, part of the Onondaga Lake Park System, is a mecca to not...
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Watkins Glen a geological wonder and a National Landmark
Watkins Glen is now noted more for its racetrack and concert venues than for its wonder that people travel miles to see. Today it is a New York State Park and its many former owners have faded into...
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Take a trip on Route 5 to the Old Herkimer Church!
By far one of the most beautiful stone structures in the Mohawk Valley is Old Herkimer Church. The church, located near the site of Old Fort Herkimer, is a relic of times now past. The churchyard is...
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Happy Birthday Emily Chubbuck...history remembers you!
Well depending on where you read or get your information, today is Emily Chubbuck's birthday. Of course Emily also has three very famous names and was born in 1818, which might account for any...
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The Manlius Museum and Cheney House, Local history at its finest!
Settled in 1794 the Town of Manlius was once part of the Central NY Military tract and was actually much larger than it is today. Located at the point where the Great Cherry Valley Turnpike met with...
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The Old Town of Eaton Museum needs your help!
The historic Old Town of Eaton Museum, set in the oldest stone building in the Town of Eaton is struggling to reopen after damage cause by severe storms. Eaton is the home of many famous people and...
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How about a trip through "Wine Country" to visit Mark Twain Country
With election drawing near and fall just a bit around the corner historic side trips can bring pleasure with the added delight of colorful fall scenery and remembrances of seasonal times.A good trip...
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The Treaty of 1794 Celebrated yearly in Canandaigua, NY (Photos)
Today is Veteran’s Day as well as the 218th Celebration of the signing of the Treaty at Canandaigua between the United States and the Haudenosaunee – the Six Nations Confederacy of Iroquois. This...
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Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester - a place worth visiting (Photos)
A trip to the Susan B. Anthony house in Rochester can be and uplifting experience. Few people are well versed in the reality of Anthony’s struggle for the rights of not only women to vote, but for...
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Learning the history of a monument in Peterboro can be interesting.
We all drive our way to places using the same routes over and over, but do we ever notice things and wonder how they got there? I drove past the Peterboro Green Civil War Memorial marker continually...
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Historic Palatine Church a must see in the Mohawk Valley
The old Palatine Church on the historic Mohawk trail to Albany near Nelliston is probably the most notable German Palatine structure in upstate New York. Rising off the highway it stands on a hill...
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Syracuse's Schiller Park a piece of our historic past!
One thing that Syracuse has in abundance are beautiful parks and Schiller Park is one of the largest encompassing 37 acres and its history is a varied as the many activities that are available to the...
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A visit to Safe Haven Museum in Oswego, an important piece of our history!...
Few people seem to know of a museum in Oswego called Safe Haven. The museum rests on the grounds of old Fort Oswego and is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the roll it played during WWII, as...
View ArticleA visit to General Herkimer's Mansion
The name Herkimer congers up the city of Herkimer, the Herkimer Diamond Mines and then General Nicholas Herkimer who died as a result of injuries suffered at the Battle of Oriskany during the...
View ArticleNiskayuna Shaker Village a must see in New York State
The Shaker Community at Watervliet, was the first Shaker site in America. The group lead by Mother Ann Lee migrated from Manchester, England in 1774 and leased this parcel of land near Albany in 1776....
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Earth Day bring thoughts of Baltimore Woods Nature Center
Located on Bishop Hill Road in Marcellus, New York, just a bit out of the Village of Marcellus, is the Baltimore Woods Nature Center. The Nature Center's 180 acres was once home to a local cattle...
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A special opening of the Old Town of Eaton Museum
The Hamlet of Eaton will be opening the Old Town of Eaton Museum for the first time after major repairs and new display completion on Memorial Day Monday, May 27th, from 12 noon until 5 P M with the...
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