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…
Cazenovia Trails: Historic and Healthy
(Cazenovia, NY – May 2013) Within the Town of Cazenovia there are about 20 miles of public use trails available year-round. In this collaborative presentation, scheduled for Wednesday May 29…
OSB Makes Mural Donation
(Canastota, NY – May 2013) This is the first in a series of photos recognizing community organizations that contributed to the matching funds grant awarded by the Erie Canalway National…
Civil War Weekend: United States Colored Troops March to Peterboro
Harry Bradshaw Matthews, United States Colored Troops Institute, Hartwick College, Oneonta 3rd Regiment Infantry, United States Colored Troops, Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Djed Snead portrays Rev. Jermain Wesley Loguen at induction…
Clean Sweep Attracts 27 Volunteers to Prepare for Season
Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum news (Chittenango, NY – May 2013) Clean Sweep at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum had 27 volunteers preparing the museum for its new visitor season.…
Caz Structure Receives PACNY Award
Pictured is Carpenter’s Barn in Cazenovia. Former CAVAC Home Recognized in 2013 Ceremonies (Cazenovia, Oneida, NY – May 2013) The Preservation Association of Central New York will honor those advocates…