Winning images to be featured in 2010 calendar

Waterford, NY - Sunrises, sunsets, celebrations, and everyday scenes from more than 500 miles along the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are among 12 winning images of the 2009 Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Winning photographs will be featured in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor 2010 Calendar, available later this fall. Read more »

Mayor Jennings Proclaims Italian-American Heritage Days

Albany, N.Y. - Albany celebrates its Italian culture and heritage with its 18th annual Columbus Parade & Italian Festival on Oct. 10. The parade and festival, among the largest of its kind in Upstate New York, begins at 12 p.m. in historic Washington Park. At 1 p.m., the parade will march through the park, beginning at Madison and New Scotland Avenues and proceeding to the Lakehouse. Serving as Honorary Grand Marshals of this year’s parade are the member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society (WAIBS). Read more »

Oswego, NY — Fort Ontario State Historic Site will offer its popular guided ghost tours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 8, 9, and 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available by advance purchase only and cost $8 for the public and $5 for Friends of Fort Ontario members.

Tours are scheduled in 10-minute increments, group sizes are limited, and no walk-ons are allowed. Sensible clothing and footwear is recommended and there is much walking and climbing involved. Call Roberta Elmer at Fort Ontario, (315) 343-4711 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tickets and reservations. Read more »

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 »