Christmas at the Fort Plain Museum Dec 6th

November 26, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Fort Plain Museum will be hosting its annual “Christmas at the Fort” event on Saturday December 6, 2014 from 10 am to 6 pm. The Museum will present the Grand Opening of their new exhibit “The Children’s Attic”, which features children’s toys used in the Fort Plain area c. 1770-1920 that have been donated by residents of Fort Plain.

In addition to the authentic objects on display, the exhibit will also feature reproduction garments (both male and female) which reflect clothing worn during the colonial and Revolutionary War era. Youngsters visiting the museum will be able to try on these items and pose for a special “Photo-Op” during their visit. [Read more…] about Christmas at the Fort Plain Museum Dec 6th

Origins of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Jingle Bells

November 25, 2014 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is continuing its winter lecture series with a presentation by Sloane Bullough about the origins of the famed Christmas story, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”, and the well known carol, “Jingle Bells”.

The poem was first published anonymously as “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in the Troy Sentinel on December 23, 1823, having been sent there by a friend of Clement Clarke Moore, and was reprinted frequently thereafter with no name attached. It was first attributed in print to Moore in 1837 and Moore himself acknowledged authorship when he included it in his own book of poems in 1844. By then, the original publisher and at least seven others had already acknowledged his authorship. [Read more…] about Origins of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Jingle Bells

John Quincy Adams, Treaty of Ghent Event

November 25, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) will host a presentation by Vincent Puliafico on the Treaty of Ghent on Monday, December 1st at 7 pm. Using John Quincy Adams diary and other sources, Puliafico impersonates John Adams, giving a chronological presentation on the Treaty of Ghent negotiations.

The presentation emphasizes how the news of the Battle of Plattsburgh arrived and affected the mood at the peace table discussions. Other questions answered include, who won the War of 1812 and what was gained? [Read more…] about John Quincy Adams, Treaty of Ghent Event

The ‘Noble Train’ at Fort Ticonderoga Dec 6th

November 24, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Discover the story of Henry Knox’s “Noble Train” of artillery at Fort Ticonderoga’s upcoming living history event, Saturday, December 6, from 10 am – 4 pm.

The event will feature a lively program highlighting Henry Knox’s arrival to Fort Ticonderoga and recreate part of the epic feat that ultimately forced the British evacuation from Boston on March 17, 1776. [Read more…] about The ‘Noble Train’ at Fort Ticonderoga Dec 6th

Saratoga Auto Museum ‘Lost Speedways’ Event

November 21, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The field of presenters is set, the huge video screen is up and hundreds of chairs are ready to be filled by racing enthusiasts attending the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s most popular program of the year, “Lost Speedways,” on Saturday, November 29th.

The annual look back at speedways that no longer exist and driving legends of the past will get the green flag at 11 am with memorabilia displays in the Golub Gallery and racing videos in the presentation area. In the “Racing in New York” gallery, Jamie Moore and Doug Holmes will be on hand to answer questions about their restoration of the famed Jim Shampine #8 Ball offset supermodified, which has been attracting a steady stream of visitors. [Read more…] about Saratoga Auto Museum ‘Lost Speedways’ Event

Conference on NYS History Seeks Proposals

November 20, 2014 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

The Conference on New York State History is now seeking proposals for the 2015 event at Niagara University.

The event is one of two major annual conferences for New York’s history community, including academic and public historians, librarians and archivists, educators, museum professionals, and publishers in New York State. [Read more…] about Conference on NYS History Seeks Proposals

Researching New York Conference Begins Today

November 20, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 2014 Researching New York conference, “Identities in New York: Imagining, Constructing, Exploring,” is being held today and tomorrow (November 20-21, 2014) at the University at Albany.

Researching New York is one of two major conferences held annually for New York State’s history community. The New York History Blog will have a table in the exhibitor area, stop by for a visit. [Read more…] about Researching New York Conference Begins Today

NYC Founders Featured In Innovative Events

November 19, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Every night from September through December in 2015, from 7:00 pm to midnight, Battery Park in Lower Manhattan will be transformed into a living open-air light exhibition dubbed “Origins – Light on New York’s Founders”.

A new video about the event was recently released and features Henry Hudson, Petrus Stuyvesant, Manuel, Catalina Tricot, Asser Levy and Griet Reyniers. [Read more…] about NYC Founders Featured In Innovative Events

Bruce Dearstyne: Leadership and NYS History Month

November 18, 2014 by Bruce Dearstyne 1 Comment

New York State History Month (November) is just over half through. November was designated in statute in 1997 as State History Month but it has been mostly ignored, until this year.

Last year, State Historian Bob Weible wrote a post in these pages entitled “Is NYS History Month Dead?” which suggested using the month for public history events. Thanks to Bob’s leadership and initiative, State History Month now has a higher visibility and momentum, as described in his recent follow-up. [Read more…] about Bruce Dearstyne: Leadership and NYS History Month

NYC ‘Evacuation Day’ Celebration Planned

November 18, 2014 by Editorial Staff 3 Comments

The Lower Manhattan Historical Society, the Sons of the Revolution of the State of New York, and the Manhattan Borough President have announced a number of events to celebrate Evacuation Day — November 25, 1783 – the day the British left New York City finally ending the American Revolution.

On that day George Washington’s troops marched down Broadway to Bowling Green Park, and the American flag was raised over the City for the first time since the City had fallen to the English in 1776. There was an elaborate dinner with Governor George Clinton and Washington and many of his officers at Fraunces Tavern where there were thirteen toasts to the new government. [Read more…] about NYC ‘Evacuation Day’ Celebration Planned