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American Support for the 1916 Easter Rising (Virtual Program)

April 12, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

American Support for the 1916 RisingThe 1916 Easter Rising was launched by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland with the aim of establishing an independent Irish Republic while the United Kingdom was busy fighting the First World War.

Irish Americans’ role in the 1916 Easter Rising was much more than just financial. One important facet was that many of the leaders of the rebellion had traveled extensively or lived in the United States, and some were even American citizens. [Read more…] about American Support for the 1916 Easter Rising (Virtual Program)

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Irish American Heritage Museum

Russell Shorto Discusses His Latest Book, Smalltime

April 12, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the MobIn a recent conversation at the NYS Writers Institute, Paul Grondahl interviews historian Russell Shorto, the best-selling author of Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan & The Forgotten Colony That Shaped America, Amsterdam, and Revolution Song, and a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine. [Read more…] about Russell Shorto Discusses His Latest Book, Smalltime

Filed Under: Books, Events, History Tagged With: Books, NYS Writers Institute

Sites of Lincoln Conspiracy Talk Virtual Program

April 10, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

attack on the bedridden Secretary of State William H SewardThe Seward House Museum has announced Sites of Conspiracy, a virtual talk set for Tuesday, April 13th. [Read more…] about Sites of Lincoln Conspiracy Talk Virtual Program

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Seward House Museum

Great Adirondack Garage Sale Registration Opens

April 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Great Adirondack GaraGreat Adirondack Garage Sale LogoRegistration is now open for the 11th annual Great Adirondack Garage Sale, set for May 28th through 30th. [Read more…] about Great Adirondack Garage Sale Registration Opens

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events Tagged With: Great Adirondack Garage Sale, ROOST

Boilermaker Challenge Along Empire State Trail

April 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Boilermaker, Empire State Trail ChallengeNew York State is joining with organizers of the Boilermaker race in Utica to promote the “Empire State Trail Challenge” a four-month virtual race to run, walk or bicycle segments of the new 750-mile Empire State Trail. [Read more…] about Boilermaker Challenge Along Empire State Trail

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: empire state trail

Columbia County Road Tour Explores Local Movie History

April 8, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

1737 Luykas Van Alen HouseThe Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) has announced the return of “Drive Through History,” a series of free, self-guided road trips. [Read more…] about Columbia County Road Tour Explores Local Movie History

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Columbia County, Columbia County Historical Society, Film History

A Horse’s Life: Staatsburgh’s New Outdoor Children’s Walks

April 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Staatsburgh estate horsesThe Staatsburgh State Historic Site is hosting “A Horse’s Life,” an outdoor walk for children set for Sunday, April 11th, May 16th, 23rd and 30th at 2 pm. [Read more…] about A Horse’s Life: Staatsburgh’s New Outdoor Children’s Walks

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Staatsburgh State Historic Site

USS Slater Opening for the Season

April 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

USS Slater courtesy Shanna HopsonUSS Slater, the last Destroyer Escort afloat in America, is set to open to the public for her 24th season in Albany on Wednesday April 7th, at 10 am. [Read more…] about USS Slater Opening for the Season

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: USS Slater

Fort Ticonderoga Digital Campaign Continues In April

April 5, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Militia Exhibit at Fort TiconderogaFort Ticonderoga is set to continue its Digital Campaign featuring interactive programming, engaging lectures series, and creative at-home educational activities and resources. [Read more…] about Fort Ticonderoga Digital Campaign Continues In April

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History Tagged With: Fort Ticonderoga

Staatsburgh Commemorating the Titanic Tragedy

April 5, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

titanicStaatsburgh State Historic Site is set to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage and tragic end with a number of events during the month of April. [Read more…] about Staatsburgh Commemorating the Titanic Tragedy

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Staatsburgh State Historic Site

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