Saratoga’s Photographic History
The George S. Bolster Collection: Insight into Saratoga’s Past
Located inside of the Canfield Casino’s Saratoga Historical Museum, there are only about a few dozen of George S. Bolster’s photographs that are available for the public to peruse. But go upstairs, and a locked room holds a complete and massive collection of [...]
A Curiosity in Connecticut: The Colt Armory
A National Historic Landmark That You Can’t Visit…Yet
If you’re ever driving into Hartford on I-91, you’ll probably see a large onion dome that looks completely out of place amongst the office buildings and otherwise unremarkable architecture. This bright blue, star-spangled, gold-topped bulb might appear to be modern art, but [...]
The Battles of Saratoga
How Two Decisive Battles Affected the American Revolution
In a journal entry, Major Henry Dearborn recorded the Battles of Saratoga as “one of the Greatest battles that Ever was fought in America.” Many historians would agree. Considered one of the 15 most decisive battles in world history, the Battles of Saratoga are known [...]
A Preview of More Than a Month on PBS
A New Documentary Explores the Impact of Black History Month
With its origins dating back to 1926, Black History Month has served as a national observance of the history of African American culture. Originally referred to as “Negro History Week” by historian Carter G. Woodson, there has been [...]
All Aboard the Lois McClure at The Crown Point Historic Schooner Tour
Crown Point Historic Schooner Tour: Travel Back in Time on a Replica of a 19th Century Schooner
Ready for adventure? Wanna take a ride? Well, you’re in luck! In conjunction with this year’s Farm, Forestry and Fishery Tour, the Lois McClure, a replica of [...]
Halloween: A History
The Story of Halloween: Saints, Souls, Pumpkins, Mischief and, of course, Candy
My first Halloween involved a butterfly costume, a parade at my elementary school, and lugging a pillowcase around my neighborhood for trick-or-treating. Although diving into my mountain of candy later that night was easily one of the best moments of my young [...]
Reviving the Old Schenectady
The Artistic Renaissance of the Electric City
Every time I mention to someone that I’m from around Schenectady, I’m always greeted with some chuckles. It’s either the pronunciation of the name they laugh at, or, if they’re more familiar with the area, how much of a downturn it has taken since [...]
Yaddo: A Tour Inside the Mysterious Mansion
A Rare Look Inside the Legendary Artists’ Retreat, Yaddo
It’s been eight years since Yaddo opened its doors to the public and last Sunday’s mansion tour marked only the 5th time it has done so in its 111 year existence. While Yaddo’s Rose Gardens are open to the public, [...]
Adirondack Roots (Book Review)
Stories of Hiking, History and Women: Adirondack Roots, a New Book by Sandra Weber
The Adirondack mountains are known as an area of breathtaking beauty—a wilderness untouched by modern life. It is also a region rich in history, frequented by well-known figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and the Vanderbilt family.
Sandra Weber uncovers the [...]
The Lake George Monster
Georgie Lives on in the Hearts of Lake George Residents
In 1904, the third Olympic Games opened in St. Louis; there were only 45 states in the country; the leading cause of death in America was pneumonia; and in Hague, NY, the Lake George monster was created.
The story of the Lake George monster, [...]
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