Touring the Silas Wright House in Canton, 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 …
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Uncovering American History at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York
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 …
Visiting the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid
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 …
Beechwood State Park: Exploring an Abandoned Girl Scouts’ Camp on the Shores of Lake Ontario
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 …
Learning About Women’s Suffrage at the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester
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 …
Visiting the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport
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. …
Learning About Women’s Suffrage at the Matilda Joslyn Gage House Near Syracuse
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 …
Exploring the Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George
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 …
Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct: The Oldest Suspension Bridge in the US
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 …
Visiting Livingston Manor Covered Bridge in Sullivan County
Sullivan County, New York is located in the heart of the Catskills and is home to four historic covered bridges. Of these four, the easiest to visit is Livingston Manor …