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 …
Read moreVisiting Hamden Covered Bridge in Delaware County, New York
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. …
Read moreVisiting the Covered Bridges of Schoharie County, New York
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