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Boats on display at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport, NY

Visiting the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport

July 14, 2022July 31, 2020 by Jim Cheney

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. …

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The Matilda Joslyn Gage Center near Syracuse New York

Learning About Women’s Suffrage at the Matilda Joslyn Gage House Near Syracuse

July 14, 2022July 14, 2020 by Jim Cheney

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 …

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Fort William Henry in Lake George NY

Exploring the Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George

July 14, 2022July 1, 2020 by Jim Cheney

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 …

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Touring the Grape Discovery Center in Chautauqua County New York

Touring the Grape Discovery Center Near Westfield, NY

April 4, 2022February 11, 2020 by Jim Cheney

Did you know that the shores of Lake Erie in southwestern New York (and stretching down to Erie, PA) is the largest grape-growing region in the eastern United States? While …

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Review of The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester New York

The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester: The Perfect Destination for Kids in New York

April 4, 2022February 3, 2020 by Jim Cheney

During my travels, I’ve had the chance to visit many destinations for kids in New York. However, I don’t know if I’ve ever visited somewhere so perfect for children (or …

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The Lake Placid Olympic Museum in New York

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum: A Great Overview of this Iconic Sporting Event

February 20, 2021January 28, 2020 by Jim Cheney

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 …

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The War of 1812 Museum in Plattsburgh, New York

Learning About the Battle of Plattsburgh at the War of 1812 Museum

April 18, 2022December 13, 2019 by Jim Cheney

In September 1814, one of the most important battles of the War of 1812 was fought on Lake Champlain near Plattsburgh, New York. The British were attempting to capture the …

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Review of the Hicksville Gregory Museum in Nassau County New York

Uncovering Fossils and Gemstones at the Hicksville Gregory Museum

January 24, 2021December 3, 2019 by Jim Cheney

Located along the Long Island Railroad, Hicksville, New York is a sleepy suburb of New York City that’s probably best known as the childhood hometown of Billy Joel. However, for …

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Inside the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island NY

Exploring the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island

January 24, 2021December 1, 2019 by Jim Cheney

Staten Island is often overlooked by visitors to New York City. Those that do visit tend to ride the Staten Island Ferry to enjoy its great views, and then turn …

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American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, NY

Touring the American Airpower Museum on Long Island

July 20, 2022November 22, 2019 by Jim Cheney

Long Island has a rich aviation history thanks to its geographic location. In fact, during World War 2, as many as 100,000 people were employed in the airline industry here. …

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