2022 Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced
Twelve stunning images rose above a competitive field of 230 entries to win the 17th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest.
Morgan’s Dairy by Bart Carrig
“Around the back and up the stairs…” That’s how our mornings began. The first time I heard that instruction, from my Uncle Morgan Carrig, June 1964.
Ghost Tours and more at Mohawk Valley Museums
Looking for something fun and slightly scary to do in October? The Mohawk Valley has plenty of history with perhaps some ghostly encounters during ghost tours and more happening at museums and historic sites. Take a look at some upcoming ghost tours and paranormal investigations.
Mayfield Historical Society Welcomes Generous Donations
The Mayfield Historical Society was recently a recipient of a very generous grant from the Tim and Tina Delaney Family Foundation for the exterior painting and window glazing of The Rice Homestead which will be accomplished during the summer of 2023.
Exhibition Featuring Abstract Sculpture by Utica Artist Jonathan Kirk
Fenimore presents four new exhibitions for the fall season. Free admission for young people—ages 19 and under.
Six Nights of Ghost Tours in October at The Farmers’ Museum
Things That Go Bump in the Night Ghost Tours at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, NY on October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 with six tours each night.
An Exhibition Featuring the Works of Photographer Elliott Erwitt Headlines Fenimore Art Museum’s Fall Lineup
Four new exhibitions this fall—with two opening September 17 and two others just days later. Free admission for ages 19 and under.
Mayfield Historical Society gets ready for their Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In
The Mayfield Historical Society’s Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In will be held Saturday, October 8th, from noon – 4 at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Rd., Mayfield.
Awards Presented at Fenimore Art Museum’s 2022 Art by the Lake Event
Cooperstown, New York – The Fenimore Art Museum hosted its fifteenth annual Art by the Lake juried art invitational on Saturday, August 13. Eight awards were presented including the prestigious Fenimore Award which represents “best of show”–won by artist David (R.C.) Oster of Utica, New York.
Presentation on the Future Great Sacandaga Lake Interpretive Center
The Mayfield Historical Society will present speaker Scott D. Henze, Director of Planning in Fulton County, who will discuss initial plans for the Great Sacandaga Lake Museum/Interpretive Center on Monday, August 22nd, at 6:30 pm at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N. Main St., Mayfield.
As part of Fulton County’s Vision 2026 Development Strategy, Fulton County recently purchased a 37+/- acre parcel of land in the Town of Northampton for the site of the future museum/interpretative center. This project is in its early stages which includes meeting with local historians in Fulton, Saratoga and Hamilton Counties. The presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact 518-332-0538.