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Exhibit at Erie Canal Museum Explores Water’s Enviro, Cultural Impacts

June 27, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Erie Canal Museum Water Street paintingAfter visiting almost every state, Museum on Main Street is making its New York State debut with the Water/Ways exhibit this June at the Erie Canal Museum.

The Erie Canal Museum and the surrounding community has been chosen by the Museum Association of New York to host Water/Ways as part of the Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program ― a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour six communities in New York State through April 2020. [Read more…] about Exhibit at Erie Canal Museum Explores Water’s Enviro, Cultural Impacts

Filed Under: History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canal, Erie Canal Museum, Museum Association of New York

Independence Day Event At Schuyler Mansion in Albany

June 27, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site in Albany has invited the public to attend an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration on the mansion grounds, on Thursday, July 4th, 2019, from 11 am to 4 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

There will be a variety of 18th century inspired activities that may be sampled throughout the afternoon and demonstrations of candle-dipping, tin-smithing and natural dying. “Dr. Stringer,” Philip Schuyler’s physician, will discuss the subject of 18th-century medicine, including the use of leeches, bleeding, and oxygen. [Read more…] about Independence Day Event At Schuyler Mansion in Albany

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Albany, Independence Day, Schuyler Mansion

Wild Center Hosts Ways of Knowing Celebration

June 26, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ways of Knowing CelebrationThe Wild Center, located at 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, is set to celebrate its Ways of Knowing partnership project on Saturday, July 6th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Following the celebration, the Center will host Joanne Shenandoah in concert from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Together for the first time, Ways of Knowing and Joanne Shenandoah will explore the perspectives that different cultures have through their connection with nature and present a deeper look into Native American tradition and expression. [Read more…] about Wild Center Hosts Ways of Knowing Celebration

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Indigenous History, Native American History, The Wild Center, Tupper Lake

Slavery, Freemen, the War of 1812, and A House Divided

June 25, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Slavery drama actorsThe Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site has announced Slavery, Freemen, the War of 1812, and A House Divided, has been set for Saturday July 6, 2019 at 1 pm.

Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the story of slavery in New York State prior to the Revolutionary War, learn about African-American men serving at Sackets Harbor on combat ships in the War of 1812, and visit the historic site commandant’s house, home of a Southern-born Navy officer on the eve of the Civil War. [Read more…] about Slavery, Freemen, the War of 1812, and A House Divided

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Black History, Sackets Harbor, Sackets Harbor Battlefield, Slavery, War of 1812

Waterford Historical Museum Upcoming Events

June 25, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

annual tugboat roundupThe Waterford Historical Museum, located at 2 Museum Lane, has announced their summer schedule of events, including a Chocolate Tasting and Open House, the Annual Tugboat Roundup, the Annual Sal Open and Clam Bake, and more. [Read more…] about Waterford Historical Museum Upcoming Events

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Waterford, Waterford Historical Museum, Waterford Tugboat Roundup

July 4th and History Events in Manhattan

June 24, 2019 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Lower Manhattan Historical AssociationThe Lower Manhattan Historical Association (LMHA) is set to hold the fifth annual Independence Day march through Lower Manhattan on Thursday July 4, at 12 pm and a 3 pm ceremonial reading of George Washington’s “Newport Letter.”

Starting behind Castle Clinton in Battery Park, with an opening ceremony at 11:45 am. the LMHA march will then step off at noon at the conclusion of the Veteran Corps of Artillery-State of New York’s Salute to the Nation, a fifty round firing from 75mm Pack Howitzers. [Read more…] about July 4th and History Events in Manhattan

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: George Washington, Independence Day, Lower Manhattan Historical Society

Rev War Artillery Demonstrations at Knox’s HQ

June 24, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 2nd Continental Artillery provided by Knoxs HeadquartersThe stone 1754 John Ellison House was the headquarters for Generals Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox and Horatio Gates during the American Revolution. General Knox, during his 1780-81 period of residence, brought along 300 soldiers of the 2nd & 3rd Continental Artillery regiments, who camped a mile away. [Read more…] about Rev War Artillery Demonstrations at Knox’s HQ

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Knox's Headquarters, Military History

NYS Archives Awards $5.3M For Records Management

June 24, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Albany Cultural Education Center State Museum Archives and LibraryThe New York State Archives has awarded $5.3 million in Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grants to 80 local governments, school districts, and educational institutions across the state to help improve records management systems to better serve the public. [Read more…] about NYS Archives Awards $5.3M For Records Management

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Grants, Local History, New York State Archives

‘Thomas Moran Discovers the American West’ Opens In E. Hampton

June 23, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Above Tower Falls Yellowstone by Thomas Moran Courtesy of Guild HallThe East Hampton Historical Society, stewards of the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio, have announced their newest exhibition: Thomas Moran Discovers the American West, on display from June 29 until November 9, 2019.

The exhibition details Moran’s adventurous participation in the 1871 Hayden Expedition to Wyoming, and explores its impact on both the art world and the National Parks Service. [Read more…] about ‘Thomas Moran Discovers the American West’ Opens In E. Hampton

Filed Under: History, New Exhibits, New York City Tagged With: Art Exhibit, Art History, East Hampton Historical Society, National Park Service

Cemetery Tour: A Visit With The Slingerlands

June 23, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Slingerland Family Burial VaultAn evening walking tour focusing on the Slingerland family has been set for Friday, June 28th beginning at 6 pm, at the Albany Rural Cemetery. [Read more…] about Cemetery Tour: A Visit With The Slingerlands

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Albany, Cemeteries

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