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Cooperstown, NY – Fenimore Art Museum is pleased to share that on July 11, 2025, the ownership of the Hancock House in Ticonderoga, New York was transferred to The Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH), formerly known as the Ticonderoga Historical Society (THS).

In honor of Veteran’s Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (October 29, 2025) – Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® living history event on Saturday, November 8^th to salute veterans service in the defense of the United States, beginning with the first citizen-soldiers of 1775.

Oechsle Clock Collection Display Open to the Public—Made Possible by Generous Gift from G. Russell Oechsle

Albany, N.Y. - The New York State Museum is proud to announce the donation of a significant clock collection from historian and author G. Russell Oechsle. Featuring more than 80 rare clocks made in upstate New York between 1818 and 1927—with a strong concentration from the 1820s and 1830s—the collection offers a vivid window into a once-thriving regional industry shaped by the opening of the Erie Canal.

Now on view, the exhibition highlights selections from the donation, capturing the entrepreneurial spirit that fueled clockmaking workshops along the canal corridors. Some shops lasted only a few years; others prospered for decades.

Mumford, NY (October 21, 2025) – Spanning over 600 scenic acres, GCV&M invites visitors of all ages to explore our Historic Village, world-class Gallery, and immersive Nature Center or attend one of the special programs offered throughout the month. Here's a sneak peek of what's happening at GCV&M in November:…

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.

A two-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION^® Living History Event October 25-26

Ticonderoga, N.Y. [October 15, 2025] – Join Fort Ticonderoga for its next "REAL TIME REVOLUTION®," living history event on October 25-26 and explore an often-overlooked story in the American Revolution. Experience the harrowing stories and daily life of captured British soldiers and their families as prisoners of war.

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.

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will hold its monthly FREE Third Thursdays on October 16 from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Olana State Historic Site. The Hudson Sloop Club will host fall fishing at Olana’s lake, followed by a musical performance by Brasskill.

Corning, N.Y. — By 1880, Thomas Edison had named Corning Glass Works as the sole provider of glass for his incandescent lamps. In November of that year, Corning sent over 300 dozen handblown bulb blanks to Edison and, in that first year, the small glass company made over 3,500 bulbs/blanks for the inventor. All these years later, Corning celebrates light, glass, and the magic that surrounds us during the annual October event The Days of Incandescence which is inspired by the role Corning Glass Works played in creating the essential glass envelopes for Edison’s incandescent lamps and a mysterious shop boy who blew the first glass bubble that would change the course of history for the small town of Corning and for the world. This year’s multi-day event runs October 23rd - October 25th in 2025.