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Vintage carrousel horses at the Herschell Carousel Factory Museum in Niagara County NY

Exploring the Incredible Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in Niagara County, NY

November 24, 2023 by Jim Cheney

Everyone remembers the childhood fun of riding on a carousel. But did you know that many of those carousels came from North Tonawanda, NY, and specifically the Herschell Carrousel Factory? …

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The ceiling of the main staircase at Staatsburgh State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley.

Touring Staatsburgh State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley

October 28, 2023 by Jim Cheney

The Hudson River shores of Dutchess County are well known for the incredible Gilded Age homes of prominent families like the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Roosevelts. However, Staatsburg, the home of …

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The interior of the museum and visitor center at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley

Exploring Fort Montgomery State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley

October 18, 2023 by Jim Cheney

During the Revolutionary War, the lower Hudson Valley was strategically very important, and, to secure this area, a series of forts was built overlooking the river. One of these was …

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The Saratoga Monument in Liberty New York on a cloudy day

Climbing the Saratoga Monument and Visiting the Philip Schuyler House in Saratoga County, NY

September 27, 2023 by Jim Cheney

The Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the site of one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War. And while the main battlefield is a popular destination, few visitors …

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People walking towards the exterior of the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY

Touring the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in the Hudson Valley

October 28, 2023September 5, 2023 by Jim Cheney

The Vanderbilts are one of America’s most well-known wealthy families and their Biltmore Estate in North Carolina might be one of the most famous homes in America, but did you …

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Tibbetts Point Lighthouse near Cape Vincent, New York

Visiting Tibbetts Point Lighthouse on the St. Lawrence River

September 16, 2023August 29, 2023 by Jim Cheney

I always love visiting lighthouses, so I was excited when I finally had a chance to head out to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse in New York’s Thousand Islands region. Tibbetts Point …

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The grave of Babe Ruth in Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Westchester County, New York

How to Find Babe Ruth’s Grave in Westchester County, New York

July 25, 2023July 24, 2023 by Jim Cheney

There may be no more revered athlete in American history than Babe Ruth, and you can go pay your respects to him at his grave in the Hudson Valley. Babe …

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A statue of Uncle Sam in Troy New York

5 Spots to Explore the Legacy of Uncle Sam in Troy, New York

July 4, 2023 by Jim Cheney

If you’re reading this article, you’ve almost certainly heard of Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States of America. However, did you know that he’s based on a real …

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Display at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in Syracuse NY

Visiting the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in Syracuse, NY

May 24, 2023 by Jim Cheney

New York has a rich Native American history, and while I’ve already visited some great spots that tell this history, I was excited when I had a chance to visit …

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The front facade of Kykuit in the Hudson Valley of New York

Touring Kykuit: A Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, New York

October 28, 2023May 18, 2023 by Jim Cheney

The Hudson Valley is home to some of the country’s most incredible Gilded Age mansions, and one of the best to tour is Kykuit near Sleepy Hollow, New York. Kykuit …

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