Spring Stroll Through Syracuse, NY
May 4, 2009 We visited the Upstate New York city of Syracuse, NY, a few weeks ago. Parking was very…
One World Trade Center, WTC Memorial, Battery Park
One of the curiosities that we encountered when we visited Manhattan a few weeks ago was the construction of the…
Schuyler, NY, and Canal Lock 19
August 12, 2010 We wanted a break from housework, homework, and work! So we hopped in the car and took…
Cherry Valley Massacre Monument, Cherry Valley, NY
February 11th, 2014 Cherry Valley is a tiny little village in Otsego County. The kids and I took a winter’s…
Landmarks Society of Greater Utica: Building It Back Brick By Brick
November 23rd, 2012 Utica, New York, was once a great — a very great — city. I have mentioned many…
History Comes Alive in Rutger Park, Utica, NY
September 15th, 2012 I haven’t had this much fun in a long time. What a great event! We attended the…
Hamilton College Library: Kirkland & Hamilton Stained Glass
February 09th, 2011 We took a little jaunt out to the Hamilton College campus recently, braving the sub-zero temperatures. There…
The Antique and Classic Car Show in Utica, Pt2
July 29th, 2009 This is part two of my previous post about a terrific car show we went to earlier…
Antique and Classic Car Show in Utica, NY
July 20th, 2009 We attended the marvelous Antique & Classic Car Show in Utica on July 5th, at the beautiful…
A Peek Inside the Samuel Kirkland Home at Hamilton College
January 13th, 2010 We adore Reverend Samuel Kirkland. We are history buffs, and there are a few people in history…
Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Utica, NY
August 14th, 2009 It was a warm, sunny afternoon in Utica, NY. As we strolled to our destination, we passed…
More About the Utica Library
January 13th, 2009 I also posted some information and photos about the Utica Library here and here. This library, a…
Exploring the Utica Public Library
December 12th, 2010 This is continuing our visit to the lovely Utica Public Library, built in 1904. You can read…
The Utica Public Library, Utica, NY
December 31st, 2008 We love the Utica Public Library. I don’t go as often as I’d like (I just hate…
Christmas at Fountain Elms in Utica, NY
December 17th, 2009 I wrote a previous post that presented a Christmas decoration showcase of the formal rooms at Fountain…
Little Trip to Utica, NY
December 30th, 2008 Snowstorm or no, we decided to brave the elements and drive to the small city of Utica…
Architectural Details of the Stanley Theatre
January 15th, 2009 I posted about our visit to the Stanley Theatre in Utica, here. I took so many photos,…
The Stanley Theatre, Utica, NY
January 13th, 2009 The Stanley Theatre is a beautiful historic landmark, built during the “movie palace” era when the entertainment…
Rome Sports Hall of Fame
August 22nd, 2008 Central New York is most known for its historical significance, but this area is also very popular…
The Erie Canal Packet Boat Ride, Rome, NY
July 22nd, 2008 On July 4, the kids and I went to Rome, NY, to the Erie Canal Village. I’ve…
Whatever Happened to Fort Bull?
August 06th, 2008 Every New York State schoolchild has American Revolutionary events drummed into his head. New York State is…
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 3
August 13th, 2011 You can read Part 1 and Part 2. We spent all day at the Village, and there…
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 2
August 05th, 2011 You can read about Part 1 here. After wandering around the historic houses and marveling over the…
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 1
July 19th, 2011 The Erie Canal Village is in Rome, NY. We were there for most of the day, on…
The Children’s Museum, Utica, NY
June 14th, 2010 Where do I begin? The Children’s Museum in Utica has over 24,000 square feet of exploration space.…
Bagg’s Square and Old Fort Schuyler, Utica, NY
November 20th, 2010 Bagg’s Square is an inconspicuous spot in the northern section of Utica, NY. It is named for…
Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, NY
June 27th, 2008 Our trip to the Roscoe Conkling Park was brief, but it is a beautiful park and we…
The Utica Zoo in 2009
May 28th, 2009 The Utica Zoo charges no admission during the winter months! We try to take the opportunity to…
The Utica Zoo, Utica, NY
May 02nd, 2008 Over the winter, we drove the short distance to visit the Utica Zoo. The Zoo is open…
Oneida Community Mansion House, Sherrill, NY
November 28th, 2010 The Oneida Community, established in 1848 by Vermont-native John Humphrey Noyes, was a religious commune. It was…