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Visiting the Harriet Tubman House in Auburn, NY

Visiting the Harriet Tubman House and Gravesite in Auburn, NY

July 31, 2022August 30, 2019 by Jim Cheney

Of all the people associated with the Underground Railroad, none are better known than Harriet Tubman. Tubman was born into slavery in 1822 and escaped in 1850 from her enslavement …

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Lindenwald at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook, New York

Touring Lindenwald at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook

November 21, 2022August 26, 2019 by Jim Cheney

I always love it when I’m traveling through an area and discover somewhere really special. That was the case with my visit to the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. …

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The Ruins of the West Point Foundry in Cold Springs NY

Exploring the Ruins and Waterfalls at the West Point Foundry Preserve in Putnam County

July 1, 2023August 23, 2019 by Jim Cheney

In my time exploring New York, there might not be any site that surprised me more than the West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring. This site mixes abandoned buildings …

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Review of the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods in New York

Stepping Back in Time at the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods

August 15, 2023August 15, 2019 by Jim Cheney

From August 15-18, 1969, one of the most iconic events of the 20th century occurred in the Catskills of New York: Woodstock. The festival was slated to be held near …

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The Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown NY

Experiencing the Amazing Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, NY

August 15, 2023August 8, 2019 by Jim Cheney

As a child growing up in the 80s and 90s, I have great memories of watching Nick at Night and seeing many of the older television shows from the fifties, …

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Beaverkill Covered Bridge in Sullivan County, New York

Visiting Beaverkill Covered Bridge in Sullivan County New York

June 9, 2022August 3, 2019 by Jim Cheney

The Catskill Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful and historic spots in New York and few are more worth visiting than Beaverkill Covered Bridge. Beaverkill Covered Bridge …

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Visiting the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, New York

Visiting the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, New York

July 31, 2022July 30, 2019 by Jim Cheney

Without a doubt, the construction of the Erie Canal was one of the most defining moments in New York history. Constructed between 1817 and 1825, the Erie Canal ran 363 …

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Barcelona Lighthouse in Chautauqua County, New York

Touring Barcelona Lighthouse on the New York Shores of Lake Erie

August 11, 2020July 20, 2019 by Jim Cheney

The Lake Erie shoreline is one of the most beautiful areas of New York and one of the most scenic and historic spots here is Barcelona Lighthouse in Chautauqua County. …

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Salisbury Center Covered Bridge in the Adirondacks of New York

Visiting Salisbury Center Covered Bridge in Herkimer County, New York

June 21, 2021May 28, 2019 by Jim Cheney

During my travels, I’ve visited more than 200 historic covered bridges throughout the United States, and I know of very few that can compete with the beauty of Salisbury Center …

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