History, Natural History & the Arts
In the nineteenth century, hops dominated the rural economy in central New York including Madison County where they were first cultivated.
The Rome Historical Society will host “When Hops Were King,” a program with Madison County Historian, Matt Urtz set for Wednesday, September 21st at the Rome Historical Society. [Read more…] about When New York Hops Were King
Fort Bull and the Oneida Carrying Place were important parts of the military and Indigenous landscape that shaped the development of the Upper Mohawk Valley region.
The Oneida Carrying Place, a four-mile overland route that connected the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, was vital to British military campaign strategies beginning with the French and Indian War. The Carry also saw significant action during St. Leger’s American Revolution Campaign (1777), which included the Siege of Fort Stanwix/Schuyler and the Battle of Oriskany. [Read more…] about Fort Bull – Oneida Carrying Place Archaeology Funded
In August 1758, during the French and Indian War Lieutenant Colonel John Bradstreet launched a secret military expedition against the French Fort Frontenac on Lake Ontario.
The expedition left from the Oneida Carrying Place, a several mile long portage where boats had to be dragged between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek. It is was located at what is now Rome, Oneida County, NY. [Read more…] about 1758: The Fall of Fort Frontenac
A significant turning point in the American Revolution, the Battle of Oriskany was fought on August 6th, 1777, and is considered one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
During the battle Continental forces led by General Nicholas Herkimer defeated the British army under Barrimore Matthew “Barry” St. Leger in the heart of New York’s Mohawk Valley. It was a hard-won victory, but Herkimer’s troops and their Oneida allies prevented the British from splitting the colonies in two. [Read more…] about Battle of Oriskany Commemoration On Saturday
The Rome Historical Society will host “Bikes Beer & History (Retracing Rome’s Brewing History),” a bike tour around Rome, NY with Rome Historical Society Educator, Miranda Sherrock, and Bob Allers, set for Monday, August 1st. [Read more…] about Bike Tour to Retrace Rome, NY’s Brewing History
The Rome Historical Society (RHS) will host award-winning educator and local historian Gary Ford and the Project Fibonacci Foundation for the grand premiere of “Not HYPE – Not the History You Probably Expected,” on Tuesday, June 19th.
These free events will feature historical discussion, the debut of an episode of the “Not HYPE” educational series, a Q&A with Gary Ford, light refreshments, the historical collections at the Rome Historical Society, and more. [Read more…] about Not HYPE – Not the History You Probably Expected
One hundred years ago, the beer industry was flourishing in Central New York. Hop farms and local breweries were plentiful until Prohibition and improved transportation pushed the industry elsewhere. [Read more…] about Retracing Rome’s Brewing History
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution in Rome, Oneida County, NY, was designed by Lorimer Rich of Camden, NY, who also co-designed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
It was dedicated on July 4, 1976 and is the resting place for the remains of eight Revolutionary War soldiers that were recovered during a utility project in 1972 along the 100 block of North James Street in Rome, NY. [Read more…] about July 4th at American Revolution’s Tomb of the Unknowns
The Rome Historical Society (RHS) has invited local veterans and retirees of the former Griffiss Air Force Base to a special viewing of RHS’ Griffiss Air Force Base photograph collection on Saturday, June 18th.
All attendees will be encouraged to share their memories and experiences with the audience during the event. [Read more…] about Griffiss Air Force Base Veterans Event Saturday
Frederick Douglass, who escaped slavery to become the great Black orator and statesman of the nineteenth century, has long been associated with his homes in Rochester, and Washington, DC.
He played key roles in the Abolitionist Movement, Underground Railroad, and nascent Women’s Rights Movement in Central New York. [Read more…] about Frederick Douglass in Central New York