The Beat

Enjoy exclusive, premium experiences this summer only at Fort Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga, N.Y. -- Fort Ticonderoga recently announced a new schedule of premium programs and tours this summer. Visitors will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes, tour the fort before and after hours, and delve deep into Ticonderoga’s epic history and natural beauty.

Cooperstown, NY – Hyde Hall announces a special evening of extraordinary music featuring the renowned vocalist Veronica Klaus and the acclaimed Lance Horne Trio. This highly anticipated performance will occur on June 28, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Hyde Hall.

July 15 – 21, with Programming Celebrating LGBTQ+ History

Mumford, NY (June 11, 2024) – Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, will hold its first Pride Week (Wednesday, July 15 – Sunday, July 21), with a variety of events, family activities, daily historical happenings, and explorations of untold stories and voices that have been historically silenced from 19^th-century New York State. LGBTQ+ individuals have shaped and enhanced society throughout recorded history, and GCV&M welcomes visitors to join in exploring and celebrating this shared history.

New This Year: A Free Parking Shuttle

Skaneateles, N.Y. - Oh, the places they have been. The stories they could tell. And soon, these storied boats of yesteryear will be docking in Skaneateles. The Antique and Classic Boat Show, now in its 46th year, returns to Clift Park July 26-28. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Project Upgrades Include Improved Parking, Enhanced Exhibits, ADA-Accessible Restrooms and Sustainability Upgrades 

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a new Visitor Center, improved parking and enhanced exhibits at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park on the South Shore of Long Island. The new 1,600 square-foot Visitor Center will educate visitors about the Cutting family and their historic 60-room, Tudor-style mansion, the landscaped grounds with wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants, and the impact of ongoing climate change on Long Island.

Saratoga Springs, NY (June 6, 2024) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces a series of free public tours throughout this summer.

Tang Guide tours will be every Sunday from July 14 through August 18 at 2 pm. These tours of current exhibitions are given by Tang Guides, members of the Museum’s team of trained docents that includes Skidmore students.

The outdoor concert series will be held on June 12, July 24, and August 21

Rochester, N.Y. (June 6, 2024) —The George Eastman Museum is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Garden Vibes Concert Series this summer. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Museum's Schulyer C. Townson Terrace Garden and the historic mansion, music lovers can mark their calendars for three Wednesday evenings on June 12, July, 24, and August 21. Garden Vibes, celebrating its 30th year, will host the outdoor concerts on June 14, July 19, and August 16 on the East Lawn, located on the east side of the mansion next to the Schuyler C. Townson Terrace Garden.

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 30th | 6:00pm–8:00PM

Lake Placid, N.Y. – After a nationwide search, The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has named Dan Kelleher as its next President and CEO, following the retirement of James McKenna, who served in the role for 42 years.