County Archives Week underway
Multiple museums across Madison County are coming together for one-week-long event at the Madison County Office Building. Archives Week began Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, and runs through noon Friday, Oct.…
Canal Town Museum announces Oktoberfest talk
The Canastota Canal Town Museum and the Canastota Public Library, sponsors of the popular Canalside Talks, have scheduled an ”Oktoberfest” theme entitled “The Erie Canal Brewery and Beer Making.” The…
Area pioneer honored as descendant of Mayflower passengers
Early town of Madison settler Prince Spooner has been memorialized with an official Mayflower Descendant bronze marker at his gravesite in the Indian Opening Cemetery, Indian Opening Road, Madison (near…
Updates made to Peterboro Heritage Programs
The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro announce updates to the program calendar: The Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, afternoon…
Fortnightly Club opens 125th year
Those interested are invited to the opening reception for the Hamilton Fortnightly Club’s 125th year of sharing research and presentations. The reception is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019,…
COLUMN: Events of Historical Note
On Saturday Sept. 7th from 10 am to 5 p.m. the Madison County Historical Society will host their 55th annual Craft Festival. Come and enjoy one of the longest running…
COLUMN: Events of historical note
Lots of great historic events and festivals leading into fall. Be sure to check out the upcoming “History Where you Eat” events upcoming, as well. We hope to see you…
ICYMI: Double-header of old-time fun at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Vintage baseball and antique tractors get together to Strikeout Cancer Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. Watch an old time baseball game from 1 to…
Dr. Kate Clifford Larson to present Aug. 3, 2019
‘Harriet Tubman: Relaxing in Peterboro’ Kate Clifford Larson, Ph.D., will present “Harriet Tubman: Relaxing in Peterboro” at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. The event is part of the 10th…
History Where You Eat dinner series
The Madison County Historian’s Office is continuing to offer a unique look inside some of Madison County’s most historic restaurants this fall. A new group of restaurants will be featured…
Canastota Canal Museum acquires Canastota cut glass collection
The Canastota Canal Museum announced the acquisition of a collection of more than 65 pieces of Canastota cut glass, mostly in the Diamond Poinsettia pattern. The Ideal Cut Glass Company…
COLUMN: Events of Historical Note
On Saturday July 6th from 10 am to 5 pm the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host the 44th annual Cazenovia Arts & Crafts Fair. For over 30 years artisans…