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East Nassau, N.Y. -- Step back in time and enjoy a day in pre-industrial America. Historic Eastfield Village, in East Nassau, NY, is celebrating its annual Founder’s Day Open House on Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is the one day of the year that the general public is invited to come and visit the privately-owned, recreated nineteenth century village. Admission is $20; children accompanied by an adult are free.

Utica, N.Y. - The Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame has named four individuals to its 2024 inductee class: Dr. John Cochran, Army Surgeon General and physician to George Washington; Charles Gaetano, founder of Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corporation, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Chauncey Goodrich, Godfather of all modern potatoes; and Carolyn K. Tyler, a barrier-breaking educator. The Hall of Famers will be inducted alongside the 2024 Richard W. Couper ‘Living Legends’ class: Michael Bosak, preservationist; Lucretia Hunt, public servant and educator; Dr. Michael Kelberman, cardiologist and autism advocate; Bonny Niles, historian and community leader; and Michael "Doc" Woods, jazz musician and composer.

New Paltz, NY (September 3, 2024) – Saturdays this September, in partnership with the Hudson River Valley Ramble, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM (eastern time), Historic Huguenot Street will present, “‘Go Back and Get It’: A Two-Part Historic House Tour Examining Black Impacts and Experiences on Huguenot Street.”…

Offering 2000-acres of breathtaking landscape, Fort Ticonderoga is the perfect fall destination!

Ticonderoga, N.Y. -- From the shores of Lake Champlain to the heights of Mount Defiance, Fort Ticonderoga offers family-friendly activities this fall that capture the essence of the season. Ticonderoga’s epic history and signature stories are highlighted through innovative story telling on a grand scale, historic trades, daily soldiers’ life programs, enriching guided tours, thrilling weapons demos, boat cruises, endless outdoor activities, captivating special events including the September 14-15 Brown’s Raid Battle Reenactment, and premium exclusive experiences.

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 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.

Latham, NY (August 19, 2024) –The Friends of Pruyn House will celebrate the 40th anniversary of our annual “Old Fashioned Sunday” at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham NY, on Sunday September 8^th from 12 noon to 4pm. The public is invited to this FREE event which will be held rain or shine.

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (8/21/24) — Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering free guided landscape walks on the Gilded Age estate’s beautiful grounds overlooking the Hudson River. The program, entitled “What You See… and What You Don’t See,” shows how Staatsburgh’s landscape architect designed a glorious setting that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age, while deliberately using landscape elements to hide the technology and labor that made a turn-of-the-century estate run.

Osceola, N.Y. – Adger Williams will make his debut performance at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame (HOF) and Museum on Sunday, September 1.  Adger’s performance at the Museum, 1121 Comins Road in Osceola, will be presented in the Fiddlers’ Pavilion from 2:00-5:00 PM.

New Paltz, NY (August 22, 2024) – On September 16^th, homeschool families are invited to enjoy a day full of learning and fun at Historic Huguenot Street. Attendees will be able to tour the 18^th century Abraham Hasbrouck house, visit the replica Esopus wigwam, search around the Burying Ground for scavenger hunt clues, and make crafts to take home.