Canal motorship Day Peckinpaugh joined by other historic vessels in Whitehall, Fort Edward, and Schuylerville

Waterford, NY- The historic canal motorship Day Peckinpaugh travels the Champlain Canal from 8/21/09 through 8/29/09 on its 500-mile Quadricentennial Legacy Voyage from Lake Champlain to New York Harbor. The 259-foot canal boat, built in 1921, will be joined by the 1901 Tug Urger and both vessels will be open to the public for free tours at Skenesborough Harbor Park in Whitehall on Friday, August 21, at the Canal Maintenance Facility in Fort Edward on Sunday, August 23, and at the Hudson Crossing Fest on Lock 5 Island in Schuylerville on Saturday, August 29 Read more »

An Invitational Exhibition Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of The Garnerville Holding Company

Garnerville, NY - The Garnerville Arts and Industrial Center, a pre-civil war mill complex with a rich and vibrant history, is holding an exhibition to celebrate the place and the people who find inspiration in the myriad aspects of this special and unique site.

In the past seventy-five years, Garnerville Holding Company has been a guardian and caretaker of this unusual and inspiring collection of 19th century industrial-era buildings with hidden alleyways and alcoves reminiscent of a Dickens’ novel. A vibrant community of artists and artisans brings varied perspectives and new insights to this historic landmark. The exhibit, spanning two galleries, presents remarkable images, installations, paintings and sculptures by some of the region’s finest artists. Read more »

Oswego, NY - The annual encampment of the French and Indian War will take place at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, Oswego, NY, on Saturday August 29 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday August 30 from 10 AM to 3 PM.  The sights, sounds, and smells of camp and garrison life will greet visitors as they visit camps of British, French and native American troops and warriors who fought each other on these ground in the 1750’s.  This year marks the 250th anniversary of both an important battle fought there in 1759 as well as the building of the second Fort Ontario. Read more »

Albany, NY - The Capital Region’s popular mascot, Rowdy the Rat, from the Albany Rats, hops on board the Albany Aqua Ducks to learn more about the Capital City he calls home during the historic city’s Quadricentennial Celebration.

Giving Rowdy and other guests a special first-person narrative — on land and on the river that bears his name — will be Henry Hudson. Joining Rowdy for this “Just Ducky” jaunt will be Alfalfa A. Duck, the Aqua Ducks’ fun-loving mascot. Read more »

Canal motorship Day Peckinpaugh joined by other historic vessels in Plattsburgh, Burlington, and Crown Point

Waterford, NY- The historic canal motorship Day Peckinpaugh arrives in Plattsburgh on Tuesday, August 11, as it travels the Champlain and Hudson Corridor on its 500-mile Quadricentennial Legacy Voyage. The 259-foot canal boat, built in 1921, will be joined by the replica 1862 canal schooner Lois McClure and 1901 Tug Urger at the Wilcox Dock in Plattsburgh on August 11-12 Read more »

Sackets Harbor, NY -  Sixty-five years ago 982 people arrived at Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY. They would stay the next 18 months at the only World War II refugee camp on U.S. soil. On August 20th at 6pm in Sackets Harbor, NY, Safe Haven, Inc. President Elizabeth A. Kahl will share the story of those 982 “guests” of President Franklin D. Roosevelt from August 1944 to February 1946. The program is part of the 2009 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series at the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Discovery Center. Read more »

Dutch Royal Family to visit NYC during NY400 Week; special Continental Airlines fare between Amsterdam and NYC to Result in increased tourism

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - NY400 Ambassador Eric Niehe, NYC & Company CEO and New York City NY400 Chair George Fertitta and Deputy Mayor of the City of Amsterdam Carolien Gehrels have announced details of a global celebration, “NY400 Week.” They have invited residents of the Netherlands and the United States to visit each other during the celebrations commemorating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival to New York City. NY400 Week will take place September 8-13 and will include a visit by HRH the Prince of Orange and HRH Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, a variety of events, exhibits, outdoor activities and performances across the five boroughs including, direct from Holland, the New Island Festival. The week’s events culminate in the first-ever Harbor Day on September 13, which commemorates New York City’s Dutch roots and vibrant waterfront. Read more »