Take a Glider Ride in Elmira and Soar Over the Hills of New York
At Harris Hill in Elmira, New York, you can take a glider ride and soar above the hills and valleys of the southern Finger Lakes.
Blown Away on Netflix Will Inspire You to Visit the Corning Museum of Glass
After you binge Blown Away on Netflix, you'll need to plan your visit to the Corning Museum of Glass and make your own art in New York. Learn about glassmaking throughout history, watch glassblowing demos, and make your own artwork!
Retracing the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass and the Underground Railroad in Rochester
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony not only advocated for women's rights, but they also helped the Underground Railroad in Rochester be successful.
Maple Weekend in New York Goes Virtual – Enjoy Your Pancakes at Home This Year
While maple weekend in New York is cancelled in person, you can still stock up on syrup and enjoy breakfast at home with virtual programs. Learn all about the syrup-making process and how farms are celebrating maple season during a…
Wineries in New York Using Solar Energy Inspire Breweries & Farms to Join Them
Breweries, farms, and wineries in New York are using solar energy and other sustainable efforts to protect the environment around them. If you care about protecting our earth and are looking to support businesses that do the same, check these…
Attention Cheese Lovers! These Restaurants Have the Best Mac and Cheese in Central New York
There's nothing quite as comforting as a hot bowl of mac and cheese, am I right? And everyone has their own twist on it. There are different types of cheese, various pasta choices, and then deciding whether or not to…
Uncover History at these Underground Railroad Sites in Syracuse
Led by abolitionists Reverend Loguen and Matilda Joslyn Gage, Syracuse was a key city in the Underground Railroad. Several locations around the city and county were significant to the movement, including one of the most famous anti-slavery acts, the Jerry…
Harriet Tubman & the Sewards: A Friendship Made Along the Underground Railroad in Auburn
Harriet Tubman and the Seward family were about as different as you could get. But their fight was the same. Abolish slavery. Together they spearheaded the efforts of the Underground Railroad in Auburn, New York.
Discover Starr Clark Tin Shop and the Underground Railroad in Mexico, NY
Starr Clark Tin Shop and Museum stands as a link to the past, depicting the history of the Underground Railroad in Mexico, NY.
The John W. Jones Museum in Elmira Pays Tribute to His Legacy
John W. Jones arrived in Elmira, New York on July 5th, 1844. Having escaped from a life of slavery in Virginia, he was meant for great things. 800 fellow runaways have him to thank for aiding in their journeys to…
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