History Repeats Itself
By Matthew Urtz (Madison County, NY – April 2013) ‘History repeats itself’ is a phrase we have all heard, and it is true. Recently Madison County is experiencing a rebirth…
Morrisville Public Library: Let’s Read About Frogs
Morrisville Public Library News By Michelle Rounds (Morrisville, NY – April 2013) During the months of April, May and June we will be hosting a Madison County History series featuring…
County Historian to Present ‘Faces from Madison County’
(Morrisville, NY – April 2013) On Friday April 12 at 6:30 p.m. the Morrisville Public Library will host the talk “Faces from Madison County,” by Madison County Historian Matt Urtz.…
Easter Basket Raffle Tickets on Sale
Morrisville Public Library News By Michelle A. Rounds (Morrisville, NY – March 2013) Be sure to buy your tickets for our Easter Basket Raffle going on now. Get your tickets…
County Historian to Speak in Deansboro
(Deansboro, NY – March 2013) On Thursday March 21 at 7:30 p.mm. the Town of Marshall Historical Society will host the talk “Faces from Madison County,” by Madison County Historian…
Medal of Honor Series Wraps up with Lt. Terrance Graves
Second Lieutenant Terrance Graves was 22 when he died. On July 7, 2001, the Village of Groton (Tompkins County, where his family had relocated) unveiled a memorial honoring Terrance C.…
Preston a Medal of Honor Recipient
By Matthew Urtz (Madison, NY) Continuing with our series on Medal of Honor recipients with roots in Madison County, the second Medal of Honor recipient discussion focuses on Noble Preston.…
What Madison County Soldiers can tell us about the Civil War
(Oneida, NY – Jan. 2013) In his program Letters to Home at Oneida Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m., Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will reveal the…
County Archives Come Out into the Light
(Wampsville, NY) Madison County celebrated its annual Archives Day Oct. 10; the focus this year celebrated Madison County Railroads. Items on display included railroad bonds, maps, corporations and court cases…