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Hamden Covered Bridge in Delaware County New York

Visiting Hamden Covered Bridge in Delaware County, New York

March 31, 2021 by Jim Cheney

Located deep in the Catskills, you’ll find one of the most beautiful covered bridges in New York: Hamden Covered Bridge. Hamden Covered Bridge is located just off of Route 10 …

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Blenheim Covered Bridge in Schoharie County, New York

Visiting the Covered Bridges of Schoharie County, New York

January 28, 2021 by Jim Cheney

Located just west of Albany, Schoharie County is home to several fun attractions. And, when I’m visiting, two of my favorite spots to check out are the county’s covered bridges. …

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Fitches Covered Bridge in Delaware County New York

Visiting Fitches Covered Bridge in Delaware County, New York

March 31, 2021October 19, 2020 by Jim Cheney

New York is home to some beautiful covered bridges, and there are few better destinations to see these historic spots than Delaware County in the Catskills. While there are said …

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The Silas Wright House in Canton New York

Touring the Silas Wright House in Canton, New York

January 12, 2021October 4, 2020 by Jim Cheney

Located in the heart of Canton, New York, you’ll find the Silas Wright House. Built in the 1830s, this home was, unsurprisingly, the residence of Silas Wright, a former governor …

Read moreTouring the Silas Wright House in Canton, New York

Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York

Uncovering American History at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York

September 29, 2020 by Jim Cheney

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York, you’ll find the historic Fort Ontario. This fort has a history dating back nearly 300 years and is open …

Read moreUncovering American History at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York

Statue of John Brown at the John Brown Farm near Lake Placid, New York

Visiting the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid

November 3, 2020September 8, 2020 by Jim Cheney

There are few more polarizing figures in American history than John Brown. To some, he’s a martyr who tried to start a revolt to free the slaves. To others, he’s …

Read moreVisiting the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid

An abandoned cabin on the shores of Lake Ontario in Beechwood State Park

Beechwood State Park: Exploring an Abandoned Girl Scouts’ Camp on the Shores of Lake Ontario

September 23, 2020August 28, 2020 by Jim Cheney

I’ve visited hundreds of places in New York, and few have been as much fun to explore at Beechwood State Park. Beechwood State Park is located on the shores of …

Read moreBeechwood State Park: Exploring an Abandoned Girl Scouts’ Camp on the Shores of Lake Ontario

The Susan B Anthony House in Rochester New York

Learning About Women’s Suffrage at the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester

November 3, 2020August 26, 2020 by Jim Cheney

It’s impossible to tell the story of the women’s suffrage movement without talking about Susan B. Anthony. Susan B. Anthony was born in Massachusetts but lived most of her adult …

Read moreLearning About Women’s Suffrage at the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester

Boats on display at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport, NY

Visiting the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport

August 12, 2020July 31, 2020 by Jim Cheney

Unsurprisingly, the Finger Lakes region of New York has a rich maritime history. Wanting to learn more about it, I took some time to visit the Finger Lakes Boating Museum. …

Read moreVisiting the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport

The Matilda Joslyn Gage Center near Syracuse New York

Learning About Women’s Suffrage at the Matilda Joslyn Gage House Near Syracuse

February 10, 2021July 14, 2020 by Jim Cheney

As baffling as it may seem today, there was a time not too long ago when women were not allowed to vote in the United States. That all changed when …

Read moreLearning About Women’s Suffrage at the Matilda Joslyn Gage House Near Syracuse

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