Finger Lakes arts organizations land more than $1 million in state capital funding
Arts and cultural organizations across the Finger Lakes and Central New York will receive more than $1 million in state funding for building upgrades, accessibility improvements and equipment investments as part of a statewide effort ... more
Rochester Oratorio Society festival to explore America’s evolving story through music and history
The Rochester Oratorio Society is inviting the public to a free three-day festival this June that will examine America’s 250-year journey through music, poetry, and conversations about freedom and equality. The Arts Connexions Festival, titled ... more
Seneca Falls Historical Society to host program on origins of Great Genesee Road
The Seneca Falls Historical Society will host a presentation next month exploring how some of New York’s earliest roads and transportation routes were shaped by geography, science and settlement patterns long before the modern highway ... more
Women’s Rights National Historical Park named among nation’s most endangered historic sites
The Women's Rights National Historical Park has been named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2026 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which cited more than $10 million in deferred maintenance ... more
From Mud Creek to Savona: The history behind a Steuben County village
Savona, an odd name for a village, situated in central Steuben County has a long history, not only its name, but the place as well. Let’s travel back in time to the early 1790s where ... more
Four Wayne County towns celebrate 200 years together Saturday
A four-town parade, candlelight service, and long-awaited theater reopening will turn Wolcott into a community-wide celebration Saturday, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Butler, Huron, Rose, and Wolcott will mark the 200th anniversary of the ... more
Marion honors former police officer with historic donation
A collection of historic Marion Police Department artifacts will now stay preserved for future generations, according to the Times of Wayne County. Jonathan Ellsworth donated the items in honor of his late uncle, former Marion ... more
Seneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center celebrates grand reopening after renovations
The Seneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center has officially reopened following a series of renovations aimed at modernizing the facility and improving visitor amenities along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce hosted ... more
Replica canal schooner to be dedicated at Port Byron heritage park this weekend
A replica canal schooner that spent years traveling New York’s waterways as a floating classroom is set to become a permanent attraction at the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park in Port Byron this weekend. The ... more
Sacred Sites Open House returns with Finger Lakes stops in Seneca Falls, Ithaca
Residents will have a rare chance to step inside some of the region’s most historic houses of worship later this month as a statewide preservation event returns with stops in Seneca Falls and Ithaca. The ... more
Historic Manchester caboose rolls back home
A 1942 rail relic just made its long-awaited return, according to Mike Murphy, as Lehigh Valley Railroad caboose No. 95019 rolled back into Manchester after years away. Crews carefully moved the bright red caboose the ... more
Feminist monument tour to begin in Seneca Falls with national spotlight
A nationally recognized artist is bringing a high-profile feminist art installation to Seneca Falls next month, placing the birthplace of the women’s rights movement at the center of a nationwide tour timed to a pivotal ... more
Farmington honors Revolutionary War veterans
A musket salute and “Taps” marked a powerful tribute as Farmington unveiled a new historic marker, according to RochesterFirst. Local leaders and historians gathered at Hathaway Cemetery to honor Stephen Hayward and Isaac Hathaway III, ... more
Keuka Lake storytelling project lands national streaming deal with FAST TV
A Finger Lakes-based storytelling project is heading to national audiences after securing a streaming deal that will spotlight life around Keuka Lake. FAST TV Network announced a partnership with Keuka Roots to produce a new ... more
Livingston County launches online portal for historic records
Thousands of historical documents and images from Livingston County are now accessible online through a newly launched digital collections platform. County officials announced this week that the Historian’s Office has made more than 4,000 items ... more
Historic caboose rolling into Manchester park
A 1940s railroad caboose that once passed through town is making a comeback, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, heading to Manchester’s railroad park. The Lehigh Valley Railroad caboose, known as 95019, cost about ... more
Students mark Marion’s 200th birthday
Music, murals, and a new historical marker turned a school day into a birthday celebration for Marion’s bicentennial, according to The Times of Wayne County. Students at Marion Central School District gathered with local leaders ... more
Historic marker dedication set for Three Bears complex in Ovid
A long-running preservation effort in Seneca County will be celebrated next month with the unveiling of a new historic marker and the completion of a major restoration project at the Three Bears complex. The Friends ... more
National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees, ceremony set for Rochester
The National Women’s Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, honoring a diverse group of women whose work has shaped fields ranging from athletics and economics to civil rights and science. The ... more
