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Seneca Falls, NY - Women's Rights National Historical Park invites visitors for Convention Days 2025, to be held in Seneca Falls, July 18-20. A cherished tradition in Seneca Falls, Convention Days commemorates the anniversary of the 1848 women’s rights convention, where 300 women and men united to assert that “all men and women are created equal.” The convention was the first of its kind in the United States and gave rise to the American women’s rights movement. 

Offering Free Monthly Admission to Cardholders

Rochester, NY, April 1, 2025—The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is proud to announce its participation in Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program, bringing greater accessibility to the arts for the Rochester community. Beginning on April 5, 2025, Bank of America, Merrill®, and Bank of America Private Bank® cardholders can enjoy free general admission to MAG on the first full weekend of each month. This initiative aligns with the Memorial Art Gallery and Bank of America’s shared commitment to supporting access to arts and culture, fostering community engagement, and enriching the lives of museumgoers and community members.

Saratoga Springs, NY (April 2) – Universal Preservation Hall is bringing the smooth, soulful sounds of jazz to the heart of Saratoga Springs with its highly anticipated monthly Sunday Jazz Series. This exciting concert lineup will feature an array of talented musicians, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience for jazz lovers of all kinds.

New Paltz, NY (April 1, 2025) – Historic Huguenot Street is excited to announce the 4th annual New Netherland Marketplace: Living History Event. Throughout this event, visitors will discover Lenape Delaware, Black, and European demonstrators sharing their craftsmanship and culture, and portraying life in mid-17th century New Netherland. This year’s weekend-long event will be taking place on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and on Sunday, June 29th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 

Howes Cave, NY–The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 4, celebrating the completion of a $400,000 expansion to its 7,500-square-foot facility. 

“We’re excited to welcome visitors to our beautiful longhouse-inspired museum with a new, light-filled entrance—and to share even more Haudenosaunee culture through expanded exhibit space,” said Steph Shultes, Iroquois Museum Director.

Exhibit Marks Just the Second Time Banning’s Impressive Research and Art Have Been Publicly Displayed at the State Museum

An Opening Reception Will Be Held on April 4, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.

Albany, N.Y. - Long before mushrooms and mycology captivated the public imagination, self-taught scientist Mary Banning dedicated her life to the study of fungi. However, due to her gender, her work remained unrecognized for almost 100 years. The New York State Museum's latest exhibit, "Outcasts: Mary Banning's World of Mushrooms," celebrates Banning's rich legacy as one of America's first mycologists, who uncovered, documented, and illustrated 23 fungal species new to science in the mid-1800s.

Binghamton, N.Y. – The Binghamton University Ballroom Dance Association will host its annual ballroom competition, Binghamton Ballroom Dance Revolution, on Saturday, March 22, at MacArthur Elementary School, located at 1123 Vestal Ave, Binghamton. The event, which runs throughout the day, is free and open to the public.

New York, NY (March 20th, 2025) – Dream Flying Dress, the ultimate luxury photography experience for tourists and fashion enthusiasts, is soaring into spring with the official launch of
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