Visiting the Old Stone Fort Museum in Schoharie County
Located on the outskirts of Schoharie, New York is one of the most historic buildings in Central New York, the Old Stone Fort. This structure was built as a Dutch …
Museums
What It’s Like to Visit the Stickley Museum near Syracuse
The Stickley Furniture Company is one of the most well-known furniture manufacturers to come out of New York, and their impact on the Arts and Crafts movement of the early …
Touring the Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, NY
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (commonly known as FDR) is one of the United States’ most respected Presidents, but did you know that he also created the first presidential library? Wanting to …
The Lake Placid Olympic Museum: A Great Overview of an Iconic Sporting Event
Did you know that the small New York village of Lake Placid was the host city for two Winter Olympics? That’s right, this quaint community in the Adirondacks hosted the …
Exploring the Incredible Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in Niagara County, NY
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? …
Exploring Fort Montgomery State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley
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 …
Checking Out the National Soaring Museum Near Elmira
I’ve been to some great vintage aircraft museums in New York, but the National Soaring Museum near Elmira is the only one I’ve ever visited that’s dedicated to motorless flight. …
Exploring Military History at the West Point Museum
It’s likely you know West Point as the home of the United States Military Academy. However, this spot in Orange County, New York has a fascinating military history dating back …
Exploring the Past at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca
The Finger Lakes is a region well known for showcasing the natural beauty of Earth, and if you want to learn more about the history of the planet, there’s no …
The Buffalo History Museum: What It’s Like to Visit this Gem
Throughout my travels through New York and beyond, I’ve visited dozens of great local history museums, both in big cities and small towns. However, I don’t know that any of …