George L. Corliss: Behind Every Photo Is A Story
[ad_1] Histories mysteries are so fascinating and solving them is rewarding. A group of photos were found in an antique shop recently and thankfully some
June 18, 1812: War of 1812 Begins When US Declares War On Great Britain
[ad_1] On June 18, 1812, Congress passed and President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War
The Pizza Effect: Naples to Manhattan & Back
[ad_1] The Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed on March 17, 1861, although linguistic and economic characteristics differed from one region to another. When in that
An Intersection of Rustic & Contemporary Arts in Northville
[ad_1] If you’ve never visited The William Coffey Studio & Gallery in Northville in the northern part of the town of Northampton in Fulton County,
Vincent Schaefer & The Adirondacks As Sanctuary From Air Pollution
[ad_1] Fifty-four years ago this August, Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks met at Eagle Nest, the great camp
Books for Growing Young Gardeners
[ad_1] Are you looking for books that will help youth discover gardening? These children’s books will cultivate young gardeners. The task of whittling down any
The Segregated Black Gold Star Women First World War Pilgrimage
[ad_1] On May 29, 1930, the U.S. Department of War — which had invited the families of veterans killed during World War I to visit
Boy Scouts Rekindling Founding ‘Council Ring’ at Lake George
[ad_1] The Boy Scouts of America (about to be renamed Scouting America) has been called the largest environmental organization in the country, and its handbook
Profile: Adirondack Folk Artist Linda Finch
[ad_1] Adirondack folk artist and Sacandaga River Valley aficionado Linda Finch is every bit as impressive a storyteller as she is an artist. She grew
Flight Adaptations of Aerial Insectivores
[ad_1] When I worked at a barn one summer during college, I marveled at the swallows that nested in the structure’s eaves and corners. I