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Norwich, N.Y. – A free community celebration—sponsored by the SUNY Morrisville Human Services Institute in collaboration with the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS)—will once again be hosted on Nov. 1. The festivities feature three guest author presentations and a reception to honor writing contributors to the annual CCHS Journal.

Howes Cave, NY–The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, received a generous donation of $50,000 from Kiewit Corporation with offices in Albany, NY, and headquarters in Omaha, NE.

Norwich, N.Y. – Built in 1896, Ward School No. 2 has served as the flagship facility for the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) since 1960. Standing on the corner of Rexford and Silver streets, the Richardsonian Romanesque structure is home to more than 75,000 archives and artifacts related to local history and heritage.

Glimmerglass State Park’s Hyde Hall covered bridge celebrates 200 years on Saturday 

A variety of events and activities offered to visitors from around the country to 'Get Offline and Get Outside' 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that America’s oldest covered bridge, the Hyde Hall bridge in New York’s Glimmerglass State Park, will celebrate 200 years of existence with a grand celebration on Saturday, October 11. Visitors from around the country are expected to attend Saturday’s celebration taking place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Cooperstown.

Oneida, NY — The Oneida Community Mansion House is the place to be this October! The whole month is packed with special events that engage people of all ages and celebrate the season!

“Fall is the best time of the year in Central New York, and what better venue to celebrate Fall than with a visit to the Mansion House,” said Tom Guiler, Director of Museum Affairs at OCMH.

The Comic Strip that Transcends Generations and Imaginations Comes to Cooperstown

Cooperstown, NY – Fenimore Art Museum is pleased to present Exploring Calvin & Hobbes, beginning Saturday, September 13, 2025 and on view through December 31, 2025. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes revisits the beloved comic strip created by Bill Watterson from 1985 to 1995 and explores his mastery of the comic strip art form through engaging characters, thoughtful writing and creative layouts.

Sipping & Savoring for Conservation

Harpursville, N.Y. – September 12, 2025 – Animal Adventure Park will host their annual wine tasting event, dubbed Wine for Wolves this season, on Saturday, Sept. 20, allowing guests to sample wine, Fall craft brews and ciders at sampling stations throughout the park.  Animal exhibits, live music & food trucks offering a wide array of options for purchase, will make for a memorable adults-only evening.

Utica, N.Y. (September 4, 2025) – Oneida County Tourism (OCT), in partnership with Oneida County government and tourism leaders, is proud to announce the latest economic impact figures showing the strength of the county’s tourism sector.

According to the 2024 Economic Impact of Visitors to New York (Central New York Focus) report, prepared by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economic company, Oneida County continues to be the driving force behind the Central New York tourism economy—accounting for 60% of the region’s total visitor spending.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Chenango County Historian’s Office are proud to collaborate on “An America250 Conversation.” These two organizations are seeking continued input from the people of Chenango County on how local communities will participate in America250, a national commemoration of the 250^th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Etienne Charles and His Creole Soul Band to perform on August 21

Cooperstown, NY (August 7, 2025)  – The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents Trinidad-born trumpet virtuoso Etienne Charles for the festival's final concert of the 2025 season. Charles will perform with his acclaimed Creole Soul band at Fenimore Farm and Country Village on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM.