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Rochester, N.Y. – Step inside Rochester's skyline and journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture during The Landmark Society's 2026 Inside Downtown Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13.

Saratoga Springs, NY – Join Executive Director Samantha Bosshart on Sunday, July 26 at 10:30AM as she leads the tour “Summer Cottages of North Broadway.” Following when the Saratoga and Washington Railroads came to Saratoga, Broadway, originally laid out by Gideon Putnam, the area north of the railroad became primarily residential while area to the south continued to develop as a thriving commercial area. Throughout this walking tour, Samantha will highlight the architecture and share entertaining stories of this area well known for beautiful large residences where some of the city’s most prominent people resided.

An Interactive Evening of Education and Performance

Albany, NY – On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host an evening of history and theater inside the mansion, from 5:30pm-7:15pm. This event is free, but advance registration is required.

Corning, NY (July 20, 2026) — Ignite your summer fun at CMoG! Watch exciting live glassmaking shows and demonstrations, enjoy our family-friendly Wonder Tours, and learn fun facts at our interactive Wonder Stations. Mark your calendars and don’t miss our Bring the Heat demonstrations on Thursdays and Little Gather performances on Wednesdays! All performances are free with Museum admission, and kids and teens are always free.

7^th Annual Roots, Rhythm, and Ale  - Friday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m.

Howes Cave, NY - Join us for the Iroquois Museum’s lively annual fundraiser featuring headliner zydeco group The Rubber Band, opening band North Slope, dancing, an artisan market, delicious food and beer for purchase, and a silent auction. Admission: $20 includes Museum admission, a commemorative cup, and a beer ticket; $10 includes Museum admission and concert only. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs.

Utica, N.Y. - Experience history on two wheels by biking along the Empire State Trail. The Erie Canal played a crucial role in moving people, raw materials, finished goods, and ideas, transforming our economy and earning New York the title of the Empire State. Take a leisurely ride with the Oneida County History Center to enjoy the relaxing Empire State Trail on Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 p.m.

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (07/16/26) — From photographic scavenger hunts in a stunning landscape along the Hudson River, to village walking tours, and landscape and history hikes – Staatsburgh has several offerings in July and August and throughout the fall season that will get you and your family learning about history out-of- doors, and they are all free!…

And it’s not over: Fort Ticonderoga’s REAL TIME REVOLUTION® presents immersive reenactments of the American Revolution through 2027, as they occurred 250 years ago

Ticonderoga, N.Y.—Fort Ticonderoga is experiencing one of its strongest seasons in its 117-year history, with record-breaking attendance and visitors gathering daily at the site where the Continental Army held the line for American independence in 1776.

Lake George, N.Y. (July 14, 2026) — As the nation continues to celebrate and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence, the historic “Repose of the Fallen” procession and memorial ceremony at Lake George Battlefield Park can now be experienced online through the release of an official commemorative video and photo galleries.

Lectures will feature authors, historians, and scholars showcasing a variety of research and perspectives on the Revolutionary period.

Kingston, NY – Senate House State Historic Site is announcing its Voices of Revolution: 250th Anniversary Lecture Series. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, attendees can dive a bit deeper into this fascinating period in American History, with talks from authors, scholars, and more. Each will offer their unique perspectives on the American Revolution and the time period surrounding it. All talks will be held on their respective dates at 6:30pm in the site’s Museum Building.