In support of the goals outlined in Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State and executive budget, New York State Parks has announced support for several initiatives they say are designed to create jobs, enhance state park experiences, improve access to outdoor recreation and preserve state history. [Read more…] about State Parks Outlines New Investments Hoped for 2026
Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
The Cataract House at Niagara Falls: A Slaves’ Portal to Freedom
Niagara Falls and nearby Lewiston in Western New York were a U.S. endpoint for self-emancipating formerly enslaved people fleeing to Canada before and during the Civil War. [Read more…] about The Cataract House at Niagara Falls: A Slaves’ Portal to Freedom