Sackets Harbor, NY — A new guidebook to 19 French and Indian War historic sites invites travelers to follow three state and nationally-designated byways to forts, battlegrounds and freshwater destinations in New York and Pennsylvania. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail has published Waterways of War: The Struggle for Empire 1754-1763, A Traveler’s Guide to the French & Indian War Forts and Battlefields along America’s Byways in New York Read more »
Award-winning Artists Showcase Native Heritage and Culture
Victor, NY - On July 25 and 26, 2009, Ganondagan State Historic Site will present its 18th Annual Native American Dance & Music Festival and Art Market.
As part of each year’s Festival, dozens of the most gifted traditional and contemporary Native Artists from across the U.S. and Canada will exhibit at the show. Among the artists participating this year, Ganondagan will welcome renowned artists Tammy Beauvais, Peter B. Jones and Tammy Tarbell-Boehning. Read more »
Rhinebeck, N.Y. — The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, in Dutchess County, kicked off its 50th year this weekend. Planes from the turn of the 20th century through 1940 were both on display and in the air.
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Albany Trolleys are taking passengers for a first-hand experience focused on Albany’s Baseball History — past, present and future.The tour will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Ristorante Paradiso, corner of Robin Street and Central Avenue. Paradiso Owner Matt Daskalakis, a former professional baseball player with the Albany Senators in the 1950s, will describe the differences between baseball of the ‘50s and today. Mr. Daskalakis was the Senators’ first baseman when the team won the Eastern League championship in 1954. Read more »
Sackets Harbor, NY - On Thursday, July 16, 2009, at 6 pm, War of 1812 sailor Ned Myers will be telling his lively tale of the sinking of the Hamilton & the Scourge at the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Discovery Center in Sackets Harbor, N.Y. To be completely accurate, an authentically costumed James H. Fischer will relate the story of the famous shipwrecks’ survivor in this presentation for the 2009 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series. Read more »
July 3-5 - More than 2,300 Reenactors Restage History at Old Fort Niagara
Youngstown, NY - On July 3-5, more than 2,300 colorful historic reenactors clad in red, white, blue and buckskin will bring the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War to life at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. The best way to reach the big event that is the 2009 “Signature Event” of the New York State 250th French and Indian War Anniversary Commemoration Commission is to follow one of America’s Byways, the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail that parallels New York and Pennsylvania’s freshwater shorelines. Read more »
Recipients offer successful models of heritage development
WATERFORD, NY - The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is pleased to announce the Village of Brockport as the recipient of the 2009 Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence. Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum in Spencerport and theErie Canal Discovery Center and Lockport Visitor’s Center in Lockport won Honorable Mention awards. Read more »
Award-winning Artists Showcase Native Heritage and Culture
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Albany Trolleys are taking passengers for a first-hand experience focused on Albany’s Baseball History — past, present and future.The tour will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Ristorante Paradiso, corner of Robin Street and Central Avenue. Paradiso Owner Matt Daskalakis, a former professional baseball player with the Albany Senators in the 1950s, will describe the differences between baseball of the ‘50s and today. Mr. Daskalakis was the Senators’ first baseman when the team won the Eastern League championship in 1954. 
July 3-5 - More than 2,300 Reenactors Restage History at Old Fort Niagara
