History, Natural History & the Arts
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Washington Irving, the celebrated author of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, wrote much of his first book, Knickerbocker’s History of New York, at the historic house now known as Lindenwald, the former home of Martin Van Buren.
The home was previously owned by the Van Ness family. Irving and Van Buren later grew close when they both served in the American Legation in London and remained so until a falling out in 1840. [Read more…] about Washington Irving and Martin Van Buren at Lindenwald
The Oneida County History Center has announced “Utica Shoes? Who Knew?,” a new exhibit looking at the story of another major industry in Utica that often gets overlooked, shoe manufacturing, set to open on Saturday, October 1st. [Read more…] about Utica Shoes: An Exhibit Opening and Talk Saturday
The Oneida Community Mansion House has announce the opening of “James R. Colway: From Central New York to the World,” a new exhibit that celebrates the work of Central New York artist James R. Colway, an internationally known artist who also served as the Art Director and Director/Vice-President of Advertising at Oneida Limited, on September 14th. [Read more…] about Artist James R Colway Exhibit At Oneida Community Mansion House
“Archives in Action,” a new exhibit celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ulster County Archives Program, is now on display in the 2nd floor Archives Gallery located in the Ulster County Office Building, located at 244 Fair Street, Kingston.
The exhibit will be available for viewing through the end of the year. [Read more…] about Ulster County Exhibit Celebrates 20 Years of County’s Archive Program
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is marking the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Clean Water Act of 1972 this summer with a new exhibit and public activities.
In tandem with partners around the Champlain Valley, the exhibit and activities give the public the chance to celebrate the importance of clean water through history, action, and educational events. [Read more…] about Exhibit, Activities Mark Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary
The Warren County Historical Society will host an opening reception for the new photography exhibit “Off-Season: Motel Signs along Routes 9 and 9N” by local photographer Jude Dolton on Saturday, August 6th from 11 am to 2 pm at the historical society at 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury. [Read more…] about Off-Season: A Photographer Documents North Country Motels
The Brooklyn Museum has announced “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe,” an exhibit exploring themes of girlhood, play, and spirituality, contextualizing Rowe’s practice as a radical act of self-expression and liberation for a Black woman artist in the Jim Crow–era South, on view from from September 2nd, 2002, to January 1st, 2023. [Read more…] about Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum has announced the opening of “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore,” a new exhibit opening on Saturday, July 30th.
“In the Saratoga Style,” explores the many stories that have claimed to explain the story behind the potato chip, from disgruntled customers to kitchen mishaps. The history of George Crum is examined, along with his experiences as a cook and outdoor guide of African and Native American ancestry. This exhibit will examine this contender for inventor of potato chips, along with other possible innovators who may have been responsible for the irresistibly crispy potatoes. [Read more…] about Saratoga Potato Chips and Their Folklore Exhibit Opens Saturday
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake has announced “Scarred Landscape: The Adirondack Photographs of J. Henry Fair,” a new exhibit featuring 12 large-scale aerial photographs that capture sites of environmental damage in the Adirondack landscape. [Read more…] about Scarred Landscape: Adirondack Photographs of J. Henry Fair