Washington’s legacy touched Ontario County
George Washington never visited Ontario County, but his Revolutionary War decisions shaped the region. Local historians say Seneca villages in Canandaigua, Honeoye, Naples and Geneva were part of that history ... more
Convention Days 2026 to mark 178th anniversary in Seneca Falls
Women's Rights National Historical Park will mark the 178th anniversary of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention with three days of free programming July 17 through 19 in Seneca Falls and Waterloo. The 2026 Convention Days ... more
Tompkins marks America 250 locally
Tompkins County's America 250 programming is mixing holiday events with local history projects, according to 14850. The county received $15,000 through New York's America 250 initiative ... more
East Bloomfield opens time capsule
East Bloomfield opened a 1976 time capsule as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The capsule was buried at Town Hall during the country's bicentennial ... more
HWS alum helps curate Dodgers history exhibit
Cornell trustee Stephen Wong '89 helped curate a major Los Angeles Dodgers memorabilia exhibition that opened June 4 at Dodger Stadium, bringing together artifacts from his collection and the team's archives. The three-year exhibition traces ... more
Four join Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse Museum board
The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse Museum has welcomed four new members to its board. The new board members are Barbara Blaisdell, Dorothy Hanrahan, Christine Ridarsky and Nina St. John, according to the museum ... more
Convention Days luncheon to honor boxing coach, Rosie the Riveter
Two trailblazing women will be honored during a special luncheon July 18 as part of the 178th anniversary of Convention Days in Seneca Falls. The event will feature Geneva native Gloria Thornton-Peek, a pioneering boxing ... more
Gorham Historical Society receives $10,000 grant for Hoffman House Museum
The Town of Gorham Historical Society has received a $10,000 grant from Lyons National Bank as volunteers continue work to turn the historic Hoffman House on Main Street into a new museum. Christine Copper, branch ... more
Farmington museum included in new Harriet Tubman byway designation
The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse Museum is part of a newly designated New York State Scenic Byway honoring Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad network that ran through the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation ... more
Antique and classic boat show returns to Skaneateles for 48th year
Some of the most meticulously restored boats in North America will return to the shores of Skaneateles Lake next month as the Antique and Classic Boat Show celebrates its 48th anniversary with dozens of historic ... more
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway added to New York scenic byway system
A new scenic byway tracing the path of freedom seekers across Central and Western New York will soon guide visitors through some of the state's most significant Underground Railroad landmarks. Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed ... more
Livingston County seeks descendants of Revolutionary War veterans for recognition event
The Livingston County Historian's Office is searching for descendants of Revolutionary War veterans who lived in Livingston County as part of local efforts to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. County officials announced this week that descendants ... more
Historic Erie Canal replica expected to pass through Cayuga County on return trip to Buffalo
A rare piece of Erie Canal history is expected to pass through Cayuga County this week as the replica canal boat Seneca Chief makes its way west on its 2026 Back to Buffalo Tour. The ... more
Seneca Falls Historical Society to host suffrage-themed tea during Convention Days
A living-history tea exploring the origins of the women's rights movement will bring two prominent historical figures to life during Convention Days weekend in Seneca Falls. The Seneca Falls Historical Society will host "Taking Tea, ... more
Rare wine bottles tied to New York’s first Black-owned winery return to public display
A little-known chapter of Finger Lakes wine history will take center stage next week when the Finger Lakes Wine Museum unveils newly conserved artifacts from New York's first African American-owned winery. The museum at Bully ... more
Irish immigrant women focus of upcoming Seneca Falls Historical Society program
The Seneca Falls Historical Society will host a presentation exploring the lives and experiences of Irish immigrant women who settled in Upstate New York during the 19th century. The program, titled "GIRLS: Irish Immigrant Women ... more
Freedom Walk retracing Underground Railroad routes to stop in Farmington on Juneteenth
A 750-mile journey tracing the routes once used by freedom seekers escaping slavery will bring historians, community members and a towering Harriet Tubman statue to Farmington on Juneteenth. FreedomWalk2026, a months-long pilgrimage from Maryland to ... more
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
