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Governors Island

Simeon Ford: Deserter & War of 1812 Hero

November 13, 2022 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Plattsburgh Republican, August 27, 1814In August 1814, Capt. Opie of the 5th Regiment of U.S. Infantry placed a bounty in the Plattsburgh Republican offering a $200 reward for the return of four deserters, including Simeon Ford, who was accused of deserting for the third time.

Ford was described as 24 years of age, 5-feet-7 and a half inches tall, with dark hair and eyes and a fair complexion. His occupation: brick layer. He was also described as a cunning, artful, imposing fellow possessing a “superior degree of loquacity” which he used “in a most imposing manner.” [Read more…] about Simeon Ford: Deserter & War of 1812 Hero

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Ballston Spa, Battle of Queenstown Heights, East Greenbush, Fort Columbus, Governors Island, Military History, New York Harbor, Niagara River, Old Fort Niagara, Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Saratoga County History Center, Saratoga County History Roundtable, War of 1812

New Amsterdam & New York: What’s In A Name?

June 22, 2022 by Jaap Jacobs Leave a Comment

detail of the Figurative Map of 1614, with a triangular island labeled ManhatesThe small colonial town that the Dutch founded in North America was called New Amsterdam. We now know it as New York City. The story of how the name evolved has many twists and turns and is, in fact, a tale of war and peace. [Read more…] about New Amsterdam & New York: What’s In A Name?

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Atlantic World, Connecticut, Dutch History, Fort Amsterdam, Governors Island, Indigenous History, Long Island, Manhattan, New Amsterdam, New Netherland, New York City, Political History

Long Island Section of NYS Birding Trail Goes Live

March 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Long Island NYS Birding TrailDEC has announced the grand opening of the Long Island segment of the New York State Birding Trail. The Long Island segment includes 20 locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, providing a variety of quality birding experiences for New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. [Read more…] about Long Island Section of NYS Birding Trail Goes Live

Filed Under: Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Bird Migration, birding, birds, Fire Island National Seashore, Governors Island, Long Island, Montauk Point State Park, Nassau County, nature, New York State Birding Trail, Suffolk County, Wildlife

A Brief History of Governors Island

May 11, 2020 by Judith Berdy Leave a Comment

1860 Map showing the Governors Island Manhattan and BrooklynAn island at the tip of Lower Manhattan provided a stage where a local military community participated in national and international events.

From its military beginnings as a colonial militia in 1755, Governors Island became a major headquarters for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard, making it one of the longest continually operated military installations in the country until its closure in 1996. [Read more…] about A Brief History of Governors Island

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: American Revolution, Civil War, Governors Island, Manhattan, Maritime History, Mexican War, Military History, New York City, New York Harbor

Student Historians Exhibit:
WWII Photography and Propaganda

July 9, 2013 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

WWII & NYC at Governors IslandFrom unearthing black-and-white photos of New York Harbor to planting an authentic Victory Garden, New-York Historical Society high school Student Historians paint a vivid picture of World War II-era New York in WWII & NYC: Photography and Propaganda, a new exhibition on Governors Island.

Installed within a 19th-century home previously used by military officers during World War II and other conflicts, the exhibition prompts visitors to consider a time when virtually every aspect of New York life was transformed to support Allied victory. WWII & NYC: Photography and Propaganda will be on view with hands-on activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays from July 13 through September 2. [Read more…] about Student Historians Exhibit:
WWII Photography and Propaganda

Filed Under: New Exhibits Tagged With: Education, Governors Island, Military History, New York Historical Society, NYC, Photography, Public History, World War Two

Sandy Damage Along Historic Waterfront, Islands

November 4, 2012 by Kathleen Hulser Leave a Comment

Hurricane Sandy’s damage to historic areas was concentrated along the waterfronts, islands and harbor in the New York area. Information is quite sparse at present, since power is still lacking in many places, and officials have not made damage assessment tours. [Read more…] about Sandy Damage Along Historic Waterfront, Islands

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ellis Island, Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island, Hurricane Sandy, Jones Beach, Liberty Island, South Street Seaport Museum, Statue of Liberty

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