We trace the story of the Erie Canal, the man-made waterway that connected the Atlantic world to the American interior decades before railroads arrived. Built with little experience, limited ...

Primary events in July will include an Revolutionary War encampment, canoe and kayak races, and free rides on the Monticello III Canal Boat ...

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before ...

Most Americans might not think of New York State first in context of the American Revolution and independence – Boston, ...

Looking for places that feel instantly welcoming? These Ohio communities deliver charm, personality, and reasons to linger a little longer.

Mohawk Valley eateries across Oneida, Herkimer, Madison counties plan special Valentine's Day menus to indulge diners in ...

When Joe Ritchie thinks of his childhood in public housing in Cohoes, New York, he thinks of black dust. As a kid, Ritchie remembers playing on his neighborhood playground and watching dark dust ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Organizations in the city and New Paltz are planning a series of Black History Month events throughout February and beyond. MyKidsKingston Executive Director Frank Waters, an ...

By Clara Shupp At the Oneida County History Center last month, a talk and screening of the film “Utica” took place. “Utica” is a short documentary detailing the innovative past of what is called Old ...

These 10 budget-friendly destinations offer amazing experiences and small-town charm for less than $55 per person! Sitting pretty where the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers meet, Marietta is like a history ...

Perched on a peninsula jutting into Lake Erie, Marblehead offers water views that will make you forget you’re in Ohio. The ...

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Lockport firefighters made a daring rescue to save a dog from the Erie Canal Tuesday night. According to the Lockport Fire Department, LFD's fourth platoon, which the department calls ...