History

Auburn has officially joined the Lafayette Historical Marker Trail, commemorating the bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s celebrated tour through the United States. On June 8, a new historical marker was unveiled in Exchange Street ... more

Two Midlakes middle schoolers delivered powerful renditions of the Gettysburg Address during this year's local Memorial Day celebration. Emma Mae White and Rylan Potter, both members of the Class of 2029, recited Abraham Lincoln's iconic ... more

The National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls has received the 2025 Joan K. Davidson Award for Historic Preservation. The honor recognizes its decade-long effort to transform the abandoned Seneca Knitting Mill into its ... more

More than four decades after a devastating fire claimed the life of firefighter David G. Flynn, the Canandaigua Fire Department is honoring his service and sacrifice with enduring remembrance. Flynn, 25, died in the line ... more

The Fayette Historical Society is inviting families to step into the past this Saturday with a hands-on history program exploring the town’s one-room schoolhouses. The event, scheduled for May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., ... more

A new guided walking tour invites residents and visitors to walk the same path Elizabeth Cady Stanton likely took on July 19, 1848, when she helped launch the first women’s rights convention. Hosted by the ... more

A kinetic statue celebrating the legacy of Roseland Park will officially debut on May 16 in Canandaigua, according to The Canandaigua Messenger. The sculpture, named Ghost of Roseland, honors the beloved amusement park that closed ... more

During a recent appearance on FLX Weekly, Judy Hart, the founding superintendent of the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, reflected on the creation of the park and the legacy it has built ... more

Judy Hart is the founding Superintendent of the Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, New York. She also wrote the book on it. The author of "A National Park For Women's Rights" joins ... more

A historic Seneca Falls church will open its doors to the public as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 17 and 18. Trinity Episcopal Church, located ... more

Naples recently unveiled a sweet piece of its history on Friday, honoring its iconic grape pie with a brand-new historic marker during National Historic Marker Day. The Naples Historical Society revealed the marker celebrating one ... more

The Old Mentz Heritage Center’s move to a new building sets the stage for a special event honoring Centerport’s forgotten history. A talk titled "The History of the Hamlet of Centerport" will take place May ... more

The Schuyler County Historical Society will host its second Grande Tour on May 3, following last year’s popular event celebrating the Brick Tavern Museum's 50th anniversary, according to The Odessa File. Guests will visit three ... more

Director of the NYS Canal Corporation, Brian Stratton and Joell Murney-Karsten, Community Relations Manager for New York State Canal Corporation join the show to discuss this summer’s bicentennial celebration of the Erie Canal which connected ... more

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society Station Museum will open its doors to the public for a special event on May 18 in Shortsville. Located at 8 East High Street, the museum will welcome visitors ... more

A new chapter in Naples’ rich history will be unveiled this Friday as the Naples Historical Society prepares to reveal a long-awaited historic marker at the Naples Memorial Town Hall. The event, dubbed “The Big ... more

A beloved piece of local history is getting a new lease on life, and the community is invited to help. The Friends of Weston Schoolhouse announced a four-day Antique and Vintage Yard Sale fundraiser this ... more

Newfield’s beloved Old Home Days celebration has been canceled for 2025 due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, organizers announced this week. Originally set for late July, the event was derailed when renovations at Newfield Central School ... more

Lawrence Chapel and Cemetery in the Town of Catharine has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, joining 20 other Schuyler County sites recognized for their heritage. Built in 1880 by the influential ... more