Two New Exhibits Featuring Maps, Traps to Open at Mansion House
(Oneida, NY – June 2013) The Oneida Community Mansion House opens two new exhibits on June 28: “Local History in Maps” and “Oneida Game Traps, 1852-1925: The Edward J. Knobloch…
Canal Fest Coming June 16
(Chittenango, NY – June 2013) The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host its annual Canal Fest Sunday, June 16. “Pirates on the Erie” is the theme this year. Many…
The Life and Death of Abraham Lincoln Presented
(Earlville, NY- June 2013) Quincy Square Museum Association will welcome Jan and Harold Reichard June 15 at 2 p.m. who will present a program about Abraham Lincoln’s life and death.…
Breweries, Distilleries and Madison County’s Economy
By Matt Urtz (Madison County, NY) My last article summarized the importance of distilleries in the development of Madison County’s economy. This article will discuss the presence of brewing in…
The Abolitionists Screened and Studied
(Peterboro, NY – June 2013) During Path through History Weekend June 1 and 2, the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF) will begin its 2013 screenings and studies…
Youth Donates Model Tugboat to Museum
(Canastota, NY – May 2013) Canal Town director Joe DiGiorgio is shown receiving from Izac J. Rebres a tugboat model in memory of his grandfather, Richard A. Rebres, who built…
Madison Historical Society: World War II Presentation Planned
(Madison, NY – May 2013) The Town of Madison Historical Society hosts Bob Tegart, researcher of World War II and President of the Clinton Historical Society to present Village At…
Join CPF for Eurocar Historic Driving Tour
(Cazenovia, NY- May 2013) On Saturday afternoon June 15 and all day Sunday June 16 join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for Eurocar Historic Driving Tour at Lorenzo State Historic Site;…
Much to do in Peterboro for Civil War Sesquicentennial
The best introduction to the hamlet of Peterboro during the 21st Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend is a tour at mid-day both days of the weekend that begins at the…
Eaton Celebrates its History
Pictured is Jim Monahan, chief to the re-enactment crew that helped celebrate the town of Eaton’s history May 27. Dick Leland is shown with Col. Joshua Leland’s Sword who signaled…
Bloomer Girls: Women Baseball Pioneers
Pictured is an 1868 Women’s Base Ball Game in Peterboro, courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library in Cooperstown. Author to unravel mystery of women’s baseball in Peterboro…
Imperio to Speak in Brookfield
(Brookfield, NY – May 2013) The Brookfield Historical Society will host Chuck Imperio as guest speaker at its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, at the museum on…