History, Natural History & the Arts
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“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
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY has announced the opening of “Climate Solutions,” a 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition that explores the encouraging stories of people from across different backgrounds, generations and sectors who are building a web of climate solutions in their lives and communities. [Read more…] about Climate Solutions Exhibit Unveiled at The Wild Center
Fort Ticonderoga has announced a special exhibition of a new painting by internationally renowned historical artist, Don Troiani, depicting the fury of the 1758 Battle of Carillon.
One of Britain’s costliest defeats, nearly 2,000 British and American soldiers were killed or wounded.
This painting is on special display as part of the July 8th Battle of Carillon Commemoration at Fort Ticonderoga. [Read more…] about 1758 Battle of Carillon Painting On View at Fort Ti
From 1785 to 1788, between the end of the American Revolution and the ratification of the United States Constitution, the Congress of the Confederation rented rooms at Fraunces Tavern for three government departments.
During this time, George Washington’s compatriots in the Revolution, John Jay and Henry Knox, headed the Departments of Foreign Affairs and War respectively. Offices of the Board of Treasury were also located in the same building. [Read more…] about Governing the Nation from Fraunces Tavern