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Path Through History
Where You Can Explore New York's Rich Heritage
Attractions
Explore historically significant sites by type, from castles to religious sites.
Historic Sites
Discover New York State's eye-opening history at numerous historical sites.
Path Through History Weekends
Discover the people and places that shaped history, June 17-19 & October...
Events
History comes alive at special events all year long.
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![A photo wall of lucille ball inside of the museum]( "lucilleball_@ILNY_museum_618x348")
Discover New York's artists and cultural contributions. more
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![A cannon pointed into a field at the Saratoga National Historical Park]( "Saratoga National Historical Park")
Find out more about New York's rich colonial history through museums and historic homes. more
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![A building on the grounds of the John Brown Farm State Historic Site]( "John Brown Farm State Historic Site")
Equal rights history is brought to life in NYS for all who celebrate liberty and justice. more
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![Fenton-History-Center---Photo-Courtesy-of-Fenton-History-Center]( "Fenton-History-Center---Photo-Courtesy-of-Fenton-History-Center")
Celebrate the history and heroism that guided enslaved people to freedom. more
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![A photo of the interior of Ellis Island]( "Ellis Island")
The Empire State has been at the center of the American immigrant experience. more
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![A photo of the exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright Martin House after its full restoration]( "Frank Lloyd Wright Martin House")
Learn more about New York's innovators through historic mansions and estates! more
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![Native American Sculpture at Ganondagan State Historic Site]( "Sculpture at Ganondagan State Historic Site")
Discover more about Indian nations through art, artifacts, and more. more
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![A rainbow seen through a waterfall at Watkins Glen State Park]( "Watkins Glen State Park")
New York State is shaped by so many natural wonders, landscapes, and picturesque vistas! more
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![Fort Ticonderoga]( "Fort Ticonderoga")
Learn of America's independence through the courage of New York's men and women. more
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![Early Morning workout at Saratoga Race Course]( "Early Morning workout at Saratoga Race Course")
Explore racetracks, thoroughbred horses, and sporting venues that shape American history! more
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![The exterior of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site on a fall day]( "Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site")
New York State has presidential history like nowhere else! more
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![Two cannons resting on the field at Sackets Harbor Historic Site with a house and out-house in the background]( "Sackets Harbor Historic Site")
Historic sites from forts to battlefields to museums can be visited across the state. more
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![When Anthony Met Stanton statue. Photograph by Ethan LaCroix]( "When Anthony Met Stanton")
New York fueled the momentum for the entire nation to pass women's suffrage in 1920. more
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