Tag Archive for: History

Take Self-Guided Gloversville Walk During NYS Path Through History Weekend

Downtown Gloversville participating in NYS Path Through History Weekend on June 15 and 16 with self-guided walk.

A Sailor at Heart | The Life Story of Charles P. Byron

The prelude to the life story of Charles P. Byron begins as one walks through the entrance of the Old St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Queens of Quackery! Female Proprietors of Patent Medicines

“Queens of Quackery” A History at Home presentation by the National Bottle Museum hosted by Schoharie Crossing.

Lundstrom Bookcase’s Long Journey Home

Lundstrom sectional barrister bookcases are often found in local law offices and private homes,holding sets of law books and personal libraries.

1822 AQUEDUCT | A BRIDGE FOR BOATS

On December 1, 1853, John Burnham was attempted to cross the aqueduct on the side without rails, slipped on the ice, and fell 20 or 25 feet to his death upon the rocks below.”

Mysteries of the Bowie Knife by Ann Schuyler

I sat by the window on the night of September 29th watching the last of four Super Full Moons when random memories ran through my mind.

Explore all that Mohawk Valley History has to offer

Mohawk Valley Museums highlights Mohawk Valley history while supporting  the museums and historical societies across the region.

Fenimore Art Museum presents virtual tours focused on the museum’s collections

Fenimore Art Museum presents free virtual tours focused on the museum’s collection on select Tuesdays from January – March.

A visit to the Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park

This week, Norm Bollen, board member of the Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park invited the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) team to visit the museum and park.