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 …
Read moreVisiting Fitches Covered Bridge in Delaware County, New York
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 …
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
The Adirondacks region is known for its incredible outdoor recreation, but there is also a lot of fascinating history to explore in the area. One such spot is Fort William …
Read moreExploring the Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George
New York is filled with many great bridges, but few are more interesting or historic than Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct. Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct, or simply the Roebling Bridge, was completed in …
Read moreRoebling’s Delaware Aqueduct:The Oldest Suspension Bridge in the US