This day in history: November 28
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
Fenimore Art Museum’s Glimmer Globe Theatre is pleased to announce its 2025 NEXT! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights and Write Out Loud performances, both planned to take place at the museum early next year.
On November 26, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S1480-A/A6583-A to establish November 26th as Sojourner Truth Day in the State of New York, named in honor of the legendary abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who was born in Ulster County.
In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with The Seven Nations Grand Council of 1799.
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
The General Herkimer Home is located in Little Falls, NY, and offers visitors a glimpse into the late 1700s Georgian architecture.
In the presidential election of 1880, — General James A. Garfield, Republican nominee for president, brought his campaign to Little Falls on August 4 with a “whistle stop” on the New York Central.
On this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.
On this day in history, November 17, 1878, Immigration activist, Grace Abbott, is born in Grand Island, Nebraska.
On this day, November 16, 1974, the Arecibo message is broadcast an interstellar radio message from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.