Leo to Speak in Chittenango
(Chittenango, NY – March 2013) Author Hank Leo, Jr., of Verona, will speak about his book “Home When the Streetlights Come On” at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum Sunday, March…
Jim Ford Debuts Grove Hinman Book in Madison
Town of Madison Historical Society News (Madison, NY – March 2013) The Town of Madison Historical Society Speaker Program begins the 2013 season with local author Jim Ford and his…
Explore the Mansion House
Free Tours Offered During Open House (Oneida, NY- March 2013) Tour the Oneida Community Mansion House for free on Sunday March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. during its annual…
Peterboro Heritage Season Begins
The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark will hold its annual birthday celebration for abolitionist Gerrit Smith at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Smithfield Community Center, 5255 Pleasant…
From Rosie to Harriet: Canalside Talk features women’s role during and after World War II
(Canastota, NY – March 2013) On Thursday March 7 at 7 p.m. the Canastota Public Library will host the talk “From Rosie the Riveter to Harriet the Happy Homemaker: Women…
Museum Receives Grant for Murals
(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2013) Pictured is Judy Schmidt-Dean (left) Erie Canalway Commission Chair making a presentation to Larry Carpenter, Village of Canastota Administrator and Joe DiGiorgio, president of the…
‘Lost Industries of Madison County’ Presented by County Historian
(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2013) On Monday Feb. 11 at 7 pm the Canastota Canal Town Museum and the Canastota Public Library will host “Lost Industries of Madison County” by…
Four Abolitionists Named to Hall of Fame
(Peterboro, NY – Jan. 2013) On Jan. 31, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was proposed to the legislatures of the states by the 38th…
Tea and Tour for Prospective Tour Guides Planned
Oneida Community Mansion House News (Oneida, NY – Jan. 2013) If you have ever thought about volunteering as a tour guide, Please join the Oneida Community Mansion House Executive Director,…
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.…