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Black River Canal Program at Rome Historical Society

May 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Black River Canal courtesy Rome Historical SocietyThe Black River Canal ran from Rome, NY north to Lyons Falls. This feeder canal system connected the Erie Canal to the Black River and had profound economic impact on Rome and other communities where the canal flowed through.

In the city of Rome, the Black River Canal was filled in and is known today as Black River Boulevard. Sections of the original canal system are still visible in parts of Oneida County. [Read more…] about Black River Canal Program at Rome Historical Society

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Black River Canal Museum, Rome Historical Society

Immersive Theatre Performance Brings Gilded Age To Life In Albany

May 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

swept cleanHistoric Cherry Hill in Albany will host “Swept Clean,” an immersive theatre experience written by Dr. Krysta Dennis, which tells the Gilded Age story of crisis and romance following the financial ruin of the Van Rensselaer descendants residing at Cherry Hill. [Read more…] about Immersive Theatre Performance Brings Gilded Age To Life In Albany

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Historic Cherry Hill

Art of Edward Lange Project Launched With Website, Events

May 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Edward Lange, [Northport, Lower Main Street], 1880 from the Collection of Preservation Long IslandPreservation Long Island has announced the Art of Edward Lange Project, a collaborative effort to reexamine the life and art of Edward Lange (1846–1912), a German immigrant and prolific landscape painter who worked in and around Huntington, Long Island during the 1870s and 1880s. Lange sketched and painted town centers, local businesses, and private residences. [Read more…] about Art of Edward Lange Project Launched With Website, Events

Filed Under: Arts, Events, History, New Exhibits, New York City Tagged With: Art History, Cold Spring Harbor Exhibition Gallery, Cultural History, Huntington, Long Island, painting, Preservation Long Island, Suffolk County, Town of Huntington Historic Partnership

Comments Sought On Clermont State Historic Site Management Plan

May 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Clermont State Historic SiteThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is developing a Master Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (MP/EIS) for Clermont State Historic Site, located in the Town of Germantown, Columbia County.

Interested parties will have the opportunity to contribute to the master planning process during an online public workshop to be held Thursday, May 12th, at 5:30 pm. [Read more…] about Comments Sought On Clermont State Historic Site Management Plan

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Clermont State Historic Site, Columbia County, Germantown, OPRHP, State Parks

2022 Canalway Challenge Kicks Off

May 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Canalway Challenge participantsErie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is inviting New Yorkers to take part in the Canalway Challenge in 2022 to trace history and track miles on the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail.

The free program invites participants to choose a personal mileage goal and then walk, run, cycle, or paddle to achieve it and receive recognition. [Read more…] about 2022 Canalway Challenge Kicks Off

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor

41st Asbury Short Film Concert in Lake Placid

May 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Asbury Shorts USAAsbury Shorts USA, New York City’s longest running, non-competitive short film exhibition and touring show, will present their “41st Asbury Short Film Concert” on Thursday, May 12th at The Lake Placid Center for the Arts beginning at 7 pm. [Read more…] about 41st Asbury Short Film Concert in Lake Placid

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: Lake Placid Center for the Arts

Barkreaders Open Mic & Reading with Plattsburgh Author Sara Schaff

May 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

BarkreadersThe Adirondack Center for Writing will host “Barkreaders: An Open Mic + Reading” featuring Plattsburgh author, Sara Schaff, set for Wednesday, May 11th. [Read more…] about Barkreaders Open Mic & Reading with Plattsburgh Author Sara Schaff

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events Tagged With: Adirondack Center for Writing

Great Adirondack Garage Sale Set For Memorial Day Weekend

May 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Great Adirondack GaraGreat Adirondack Garage Sale LogoThe 2022 Great Adirondack Garage Sale will take place on Memorial Day weekend, May 27th through 29th, within the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The event takes place throughout communities along a 200-mile trail, along NYS Routes 28, 30 and 3. [Read more…] about Great Adirondack Garage Sale Set For Memorial Day Weekend

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

1813: Fall of Fort Niagara & Burning the Niagara Frontier

May 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

new yorks war of 1812In December 1813, during the War of 1812, there was a human catastrophe as a result of the burning of the Niagara Frontier. Only one home was spared along the 37-mile-long border and upwards of 6,000 refugees fled into the snowy forests heading for the Genesee River and safety.

Richard V. Barbuto’s book New York’s War of 1812: Politics Society and Combat (University of Oklahoma Press, 2021), looks back to the War of 1812, from the beleaguered Fort McHenry to the burning White House to an embattled New Orleans. [Read more…] about 1813: Fall of Fort Niagara & Burning the Niagara Frontier

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Erie County, Genesee River, Military History, New York State Archives, Niagara County, Niagara River, Old Fort Niagara, War of 1812

Boston at 200: A Virtual Discussion May 9th

May 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

boston 200The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) will host “Boston at 200: Where We Were, Where We Are & Where We Are Going,” a program set for Monday, May 9th. [Read more…] about Boston at 200: A Virtual Discussion May 9th

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Massachusetts Historical Society

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