Kingston, NY – A free, weekend-long festival at Senate House State Historic Site celebrating the specific contributions of African Americans to the Hudson Valley and the nation, part of this year’s Quadricentennial-year celebrations, takes place Saturday, October 3, and Sunday October 4, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The weekend will be filled with live music, dance, drama, and spoken word performances, as well as art, hands-on activities, food, and free tours of Senate House. Read more »
Albany, NY – “Art Meets History — Celebrating 400 Years,” an exhibit by members of the Colonie Art League, will be on display from Sept. 26 through Jan. 3 at the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square. The show emphasizes Albany’s Quadricentennial celebration, encompassing a wide range of subjects. Read more »
Fulton, NY – Historian Dr. Gary M. Gibson will present a lecture on Fulton’s role in the War of 1812 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the John Wells Pratt House.
The program is hosted by the Friends of History in Fulton and takes place in the Hayes-Buell Ballroom of the museum, located at 177 S. First St., Fulton. Read more »
Oswego, NY — Citizens of Scottish descent and anyone interested in Scottish history are invited to attend the 2nd annual Scots-Jacobite special event at Old Fort Ontario on Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6.
The unique event will feature demonstrations of 18th century Scottish life, historic weapons drills, open fire-pit cooking, battle recreations, games, music, colorful period clothing, tents, and some first person interpretation. Read more »
“2007 Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project” receives prestigious award at National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO – The “2007 Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project” that put a spotlight on the maritime heritage resources of the 518-mile coastal region of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania received a 2009 Scenic Byway Award for Interpretation during the National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado, in August.
Project partners Great Lakes Seaway Trail President and CEO Teresa Mitchell, New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White accepted the award on behalf of their organizations and the New York State Scenic Byways Program. Read more »
Albany, N.Y. — When New York State celebrates it first Heritage Weekend on Sept. 12 and 13, the place to be is Albany. “Many of our great attractions are offering historically themed events, reduced admissions and more to celebrate our unique cultural heritage,” said Michele Vennard, president and CEO of the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We encourage everyone to explore Albany and to discover its very rich history during Heritage Weekend,” Ms. Vennard said. Read more »
Niagara Falls, NY - Encounter Niagara Tours has introduced a series of Student and Group Tour products that blend period-dress Interpreters with vivid and exciting itineraries - showcasing the History, Heritage and Beauty of the Niagara USA Region. As a Receptive Service, featuring the Region’s finest Step-on Guides, Encounter Niagara Tours brings alive the Niagara Region. Featured Tours are available of the Erie Canal, Underground Railroad sites in Niagara, War of 1812 and Fort Niagara History, Agriculture and many others. Read more »
