PAC 99 schedule week of July 31, 2022
Tuesday, Aug. 2 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: NAHOF Speakers: Dr. Daniel Koch – “Central New York History is National History” 7/24/22 9:53 a.m., 2:53 p.m. and 7:53…
‘History Where You Eat’ is back
The Madison County Historian’s Office has one more opportunity to enjoy the “History Where You Eat” series, which offers attendees a unique look inside some of Madison County’s most historic…
COLUMN: Events of Historical Note
On Sunday, July 24th at 2:00 pm the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum will host a special presentation entitled Central New York Local History is National History. Presenter Daniel Koch,…
A history of the Madison County Railroad
By Richard Palmer The United States from its earliest times has been a country on the move. The settlement of the frontier continually demanded new ways to move people and…
Peterboro Heritage sites open summer 2022
The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum will open for the season Saturday, June 4. The exterior interpretive signage at the…
Miller presents Delhi Telephone Company with Historic Preservation Registry distinction
Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C-New Hartford) presented Delhi Telephone Company with its recent New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry distinction. The company was founded in 1897 by local resident Stephen…
COLUMN: Events of Historical Note
By Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz On Sunday, April 3, at 3 p.m., the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special concert featuring the Jim O’Mahony Trio. A constant…
Boxers and Boatmen: A Canalside Talk
The Canastota Public Library and the Canaltown Museum are sponsoring a spring Canalside Talk at the library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Pamela Vittorio of the Chittenango Boat…
COLUMN: Events of Historical Note
By Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz On Monday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., the Fabius Historical Society will host a special presentation by Jim Coulthart on World War II fighter…
Oneida Savings Bank Charitable Foundation grant pays to fix leaky roof at historic Old Drovers Tavern
Repairs to a leaky roof at the historic Old Drovers Tavern are complete, thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Oneida Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. The tavern is the former…
Salka honors local history
Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,I, Ref – Brookfield) is proud to announce the Otsego School will be receiving a historical sign in honor of John Cheesebrough and the Cheesebrough family for…
A Madison County Holiday Travel through Time
Exhibition runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 19, 2021, at the Madison County Historical Society For the 2021 Holiday Season, the Madison County Historical Society is offering an unprecedented exhibit…