1+ week, 4+ day ago   (178+ words) The Seneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center will continue its “25 in 250” Speaker Series this weekend with a presentation exploring the history of the equal rights movement in the Finger Lakes. The program, “Equal Rights in the Finger Lakes,” will be held…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (223+ words) A program exploring the history of the Seneca Knitting Mill and the historical novel “Women of Glass and Steel” will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Becker Mansion in Seneca Falls. Jonathan Monfiletto, Executive Director of the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (146+ words) The Schuyler County Historical Society will continue its “Celebrate America 250! Talkin’ History!” lecture series Tuesday evening with a presentation exploring the experiences of Revolutionary War prisoners and veterans. Schuyler County Historian Dr. Gary Emerson will present “Revolutionary Veterans & Prison Ships…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (161+ words) A new program from the Equal Rights Heritage Center will introduce youth to the legacy of one of Auburn’s most famous residents. The ERHC will launch its “Tubman’s Tots” program on July 22. The one-day event will run from 10:00a-2:00p and introduce…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (200+ words) Steuben County officials are inviting the public to celebrate Independence Day by taking part in a live reading of the nation’s founding documents. The event will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Charters of Freedom Monument in Pulteney Square…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (313+ words) The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is beginning work on a new comprehensive plan for Newtown Battlefield State Park and is inviting the public to help shape the park’s future. State Parks will hold two…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (271+ words) Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation adding the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway into New York’s State Scenic Byways System, creating a new historic route honoring the legacy of Harriet Tubman and freedom seekers across Central and Western New York....

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (22+ words) Glenn H. Curtiss Park opens in Hammondsport, Urbana, honoring the aviation pioneer. The new waterfront park improves Keuka Lake access & recreation....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) A local national park will reopen for the season on Friday. The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn will reopen for the season on Friday. Park officials said the park will be open from 10:00a-4:00p on Fridays and Saturdays until…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (25+ words) Historian Christopher Carosa will detail the Great Genesee Road's history in Seneca Falls on June 6 at 11 a.m. Learn about Western NY thoroughfares....