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Rome Historical Society

Through the Mire: Erie Canal Environmental History

August 11, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Erie Canal at LockportFor centuries, humans had been interacting with the geology and environment of Upstate New York, but when construction of the Erie Canal commenced in 1817, the vastness of the project and the environment that it would cut through became its largest obstacle. [Read more…] about Through the Mire: Erie Canal Environmental History

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Nature Tagged With: Rome Historical Society, Schoharie Crossing SHS

The 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

July 16, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

A US Air Force F-106 the Cornfield Bomber in its resting place, a frozen Montana field in 1970From its beginning in 1941 at Hamilton Field, CA through 1987 when it called Griffiss Air Force Base near Rome, NY, home, the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron had a pivotal role in the air defense of North America during the Cold War. [Read more…] about The 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

Conservation Grant Awardees Announced

July 6, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Conservation Grant Awardees The New York State Council of the Arts and Greater Hudson Heritage Network Grant Program now offer three opportunities for collecting institutions in New York State including Conservation Treatment Grants, Preservation Supplies Grants, and Site Assessment Grants. [Read more…] about Conservation Grant Awardees Announced

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Allegany County Historical Society, Anderson Falls Heritage Society Museum, Bedford Historical Society, Black Rock Historical Society, Boscobel House, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Buffalo History Museum, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Cayuga Museum, Chapman Museum, Chemung County Historical Society, Chenango County Historical Society, Clarkson Historical Society, Clinton County Historical Association, Columbia County Historical Society, Conference House Association, Dansville Area Historical Society, Davis Town Meeting House Society, DIA Center for the Arts, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance, East Hampton Historical Society, Edward Hopper House Museum, Everson Museum of Art, Friends of Rock Hall, Galen Historical Societ, Genesee Country Village, Grants, Greater Hudson Heritage Network, Greater Patchogue Historical Society, Hallockville Museum Farm, Hammond Historical Museum, Hendrick I. Lott House Preservation Association, Historic Richmond Town, Historic Saranac Lake, Historical Society of the Nyacks, Howland Stone Store Museum, Iroquois Museum, Kent-Delord House Museum, Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society, Lewis Latimer House Museum, Lindenhurst Historical Society, Livingston County Historical Society, Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society, Long Island Maritime Museum, Long Island Museum, Middlesex Heritage Group, Minerva Historical Society, Morris Historical Society, Museum at Bethel Woods, Museum of Arts and Design, Museums, Nassau County Museum of Art, National Comedy Center, National Lighthouse Museum, National Museum of Racing, New York City Fire Museum, Niagara County Historical Society, North Castle Historical Society, Northport Historical Society, Old Westbury Gardens, Oneida Community Mansion House, Onondaga Historical Association, Pawling Historical Society, Planting Fields Foundation, Port Chester Historical Society, Raynham Hall Museum, Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, Roberson Museum and Science Center, Rocky Point Historical Society, Rome Historical Society, Sardinia Historical Society, Schoharie County Historical Society, Sea Cliff Village Museum, Skaneateles Historical Society, Sonnenberg Gardens, Southampton History Museum, Southold Historical Society, Steel Plant Museum of Western New York, Strong National Museum of Play, Suffolk County Historical Society, The New York State Council of the Arts, Three Village Historical Society, Ticonderoga Historical Society, West Bloomfield Historical Society, Westhampton Beach Historical Society

July 4th Ceremony at American Revolution Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

July 3, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tomb Dedication 07-04-1976The Rome Rotary Club in partnership with the Rome Historical Society will hold their Independence Day Observance at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 4th at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution located on the corner of James and Liberty Streets in Rome, NY. [Read more…] about July 4th Ceremony at American Revolution Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society, The Rome Rotary Club, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution

The Rome, NY Colonels Baseball History

June 16, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

1940 Rome Colonels baseball teamIn the early 20th century Rome, NY was a baseball town with many outstanding teams playing in various pro, semi-pro, and industrial leagues. One of those leagues was the Canadian American (Can-Am) which came to the city in 1937 and would continue through 1951. [Read more…] about The Rome, NY Colonels Baseball History

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

Women’s Social Organizations in Rome NY

March 12, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

rome historical society logoIn recognition of Women’s History Month, Diane Miller will present a program on the rise of women’s social organizations in Rome, Oneida County, NY, at the turn of the 20th century. [Read more…] about Women’s Social Organizations in Rome NY

Filed Under: Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

Revivalism and Educational Reform: Roots in Oneida County

February 13, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Charles Finney's conversion in the Woods of Jefferson CountyThree notable 19th century religious and education figures started their paths to national fame in Westernville, Oneida County, NY: Rev. Charles Grandison Finney, Rev. George Washington Gale and Theodore Dwight Weld. [Read more…] about Revivalism and Educational Reform: Roots in Oneida County

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

Oneida Wampum: Ceremonial, Ornamental, Diplomatic and Commercial

January 12, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

wampum (courtesy the Oneida Indian Nation)For generations, the Indigenous people in the northeast region of North America have used wampum, onikó:lha’ (o  knee  goal), for ceremonial, ornamental, diplomatic and commercial purposes. Wampum has represented friendship, alliances, and rank. In some cases, it is considered part of the historical record. [Read more…] about Oneida Wampum: Ceremonial, Ornamental, Diplomatic and Commercial

Filed Under: Arts, Events, History, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

Airplane Tales From Central NY and Rome Army Airfield

December 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

James CoulthartThe Rome Historical Society will host “Airplane Tales II,” a program with aviation historian James “Jim” Coulthart set for Wednesday, December 21st. [Read more…] about Airplane Tales From Central NY and Rome Army Airfield

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

Holiday Music & Traditions of the Mohawk Valley

November 28, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Trinkaus lightsColonial America was a melting pot of people from varied nations and traditions. The Puritans of New England did not celebrate Christmas at all. The early German and English immigrants to the Mohawk Valley were more accustomed to celebrating the holiday. In combining elements from various cultures, America developed its own unique traditions.

The custom of burning the Yule Log goes back to before medieval times. Yule is the name of the old Winter Solstice festivals in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe, such as Germany. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston, and law-breakers were fined five shillings. [Read more…] about Holiday Music & Traditions of the Mohawk Valley

Filed Under: Events, History, Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Rome Historical Society

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