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Osceola, N.Y. – A luthier?  What’s a Lutheir?  How does the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum in Osceola come to have a metal bass fiddle on display; how does that bass differ from the usual wooden instrument?  Who are the people in all these pictures?  How does someone get chosen to be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Is “Dancing men” an instrument?…

Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024

Utica, N.Y. - Oneida County History Center will host an open house at the Proctor Memorial Building. This historical landmark located in downtown Utica at Bagg Commemorative Park will be open for tours on July 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors will explore the rich history of the building that was once the site of many important events in the city.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) is excited to partner with C.S. Miller Books and the Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association to offer an engaging community program: “Journey Through Chenango: Land of the Oneidas.” This two-part book and discussion series, with interactive elements, offers interested community members the opportunity to receive free copies of two titles related to Oneida culture.

Charming Enclaves, Steeped in Character, Renew Themselves with Craft Breweries, Restaurants and Shops

Orange County, N.Y. – If you haven’t recently explored the downtowns of Orange County, N.Y., now is the perfect time to see what you have been missing.

Orange County, N.Y.'s downtowns are vibrant hubs of classic charm and modern allure. These picturesque enclaves, adorned with preserved architecture and quaint storefronts, are brimming with unique treasures.

Join Fort Ticonderoga for this epic event, including a thrilling nighttime battle

Ticonderoga, NY -- Fort Ticonderoga presents the 1759 Siege of Carillon two-day battle reenactment July 20-21. Through a combination of demonstrations, vignettes, narrated boat cruises, and battle reenactments, visitors will experience the British advance for Lake George. Become immersed in this 18th-century siege; featuring the constant roar of cannon, thrilling battle reenactments, and even a nighttime program where visitors are immersed in the battle for Carillon, named Ticonderoga by the British once they capture the fort from the French.

“Black Staatsburg”

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (7/8/24) — DeWitt the soldier. Helen the activist. Robert the freedom-seeker. Ivy the immigrant. What did the Gilded Age mean to these, and other, Black citizens of the Staatsburg village, beyond the walls of the Mills estate, Staatsburgh?

Join Staatsburgh State Historic Site staff for “Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg” on Sundays, July 28 & August 11 at 2:00pm.

Coinciding with Saratoga Race Course summer meeting

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events during July to coincide with the opening of the Saratoga Race Course summer meeting, which opens Thursday. For a complete list of Museum events and more details, please visit racingmuseum.org. Additionally, the Museum will present special exhibitions celebrating the legacies of Hall of Fame members Paul Mellon and Ruffian this summer. Both exhibits open to the public on Thursday, July 11.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The Clinton County Historical Association invites you to explore the rich history of our region through a series of engaging events this summer. From lighthouses to railroads, blueberry businesses to cemetery tours, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:…

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will hold its monthly FREE Third Thursday on July 18th from 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Olana State Historic Site. Olana Third Thursdays are monthly community days of free tours and programs for all ages. The July Third Thursday will feature an outdoor musical performance in addition to free tours, programs, and extended evening hours.

Mumford, N.Y. – Genesee Country Village & Museum welcomes visitors to a truly sweet event – the Celebrating Chocolate Week (Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, July 14). Sample both sweet and savory recipes throughout the 19th-century Historic Village, learn about early uses of chocolate, watch cooking demonstrations, take a pop-up baking class, enjoy a 19th-century beverage and hand pie from the Hosmer’s Inn Taproom, learn from local chocolatiers like Laughing Gull Chocolates, shop historical sweets and baked goods in the D.B. Munger Confectionery, and more.