Until the twentieth century, women were often overlooked by historians. Fortunately for those of us who live in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, a collaborative project, Women Belong In History Books, has captured many inspiring stories of notable women. [Read more…] about Women of the Mohawk Valley Program Planned
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Rome, NY, African American Life Since the 1950s Talk
The Rome Historical Society is set to host a free presentation by members of Rome’s Afro-American Heritage Association (AAHA) on Wednesday, February 20th at 7 pm. They will share their views on living in Rome, NY, since the 1950s.
Until the 1940s the African American population had never been more than 1% of the total population of Rome. With the opening of the Rome Air Depot/Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome’s African American population grew from 262 in 1940 to nearly 2,000 in 1970. Actual population numbers may have been higher due to the area’s uncounted migrant workers. [Read more…] about Rome, NY, African American Life Since the 1950s Talk
Sled Dog History Lecture at Fort Plain Museum
The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex winter lecture series is set to begin on Saturday, February 16th at 1 pm, with a lecture on the Siberian Husky and its role in history.
The lecture will be led by sled dog historian and experienced musher Vic DiSanto Ph.D., who will also be joined by his team of sled dogs for participants to get an up-close look. [Read more…] about Sled Dog History Lecture at Fort Plain Museum
Genealogy Workshop Series Starting In Fort Plain
The Old Stone Fort Museum has announced a Genealogy Workshop Series, focused on tracking couples and families using clerical and civil records of marriages, marriage licenses, marriage bonds and more, is set to begin on Thursday, February 14th at 7 pm.
Genealogy research has become one of the most popular pastimes in the United States today, with growing resources and technology opening up new ways for individuals to uncover the histories of their ancestors. This workshop will help new and experienced researches learn to utilize those resources and teach them ways to organize and preserve documents and historic materials at home. [Read more…] about Genealogy Workshop Series Starting In Fort Plain
George Washington Symposium in Fort Plain
The Fort Plain Museum has announced a George Washington’s Birthday Symposium, set for Saturday, February 16, 2019, at The Fulton-Montgomery Community College, 2805 NY-67, Johnstown.
Four renown historians/authors will present on Washington; Edward G. Lengel with “Setting the Example: George Washington’s Military Leadership,” Bruce Chadwick with “George & Martha,” William Larry Kidder with “George Washington’s Ten Crucial Days: Trenton and Princeton,” and Norman J. Bollen, “George Washington and the Mohawk Frontier.” [Read more…] about George Washington Symposium in Fort Plain
History, REDC Funding and New York State Canals
We are in the midst of the bicentennial of the construction of the Erie Canal. It began on July 4, 1817, in Rome and ended eight years later with the Wedding of the Waters on November 4, 1825 in New York Harbor.
In 2017, the World Canals conference was held in Syracuse in honor of the bicentennial. One would think that the eight-year commemoration provides ample time to develop Paths through History along the Erie Canal. There could be multiple paths as people returned each summer for another conference and tour. Forts Plain and Ticonderoga both have annual American Revolution conferences with tours. [Read more…] about History, REDC Funding and New York State Canals
George Washington and the Mohawk Frontier
This week on The Historians podcast, Norm Bollen, chairman of the board of the Fort Plain Museum, discusses his book George Washington and the Mohawk Frontier. [Read more…] about George Washington and the Mohawk Frontier
George Washington’s Birthday Symposium in Fort Plain
The Fort Plain Museum has announced a George Washington’s Birthday Symposium, set for Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Four historians and authors will present on Washington: Edward G. Lengel will present “Setting the Example: George Washington’s Military Leadership;” Bruce Chadwick will present “George & Martha;” William Larry Kidder will present “George Washington’s Ten Crucial Days: Trenton and Princeton;” and Norman J. Bollen who will present “George Washington and the Mohawk Frontier.” [Read more…] about George Washington’s Birthday Symposium in Fort Plain
Tommy Brown’s Chenango, Madison County Photos Exhibition in Utica
A new exhibit “Tommy Brown: Upstate,” featuring pictures of people, farms, and landscapes of Central New York, is set to run from February 9th through April 7th, in the Museum of Art, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Brown will discuss his work during a gallery talk at 2 pm Sunday, March 10, 2019. [Read more…] about Tommy Brown’s Chenango, Madison County Photos Exhibition in Utica
A Schoharie Crossing Call for Art 2019
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site has issued a call for photograph submissions to be included in the 2019 art exhibit, “The Passage of Time.”
Photographers residing in New York State who want to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition are encouraged to read the show description and submit original work within the theme by the deadline of May 15, 2019. [Read more…] about A Schoharie Crossing Call for Art 2019