National Women’s Hall of Fame, Seneca Falls, NY

March is Women’s History Month! Women are, by and large, the unsung heroes (well, heroines!) of history. They have often worked behind the scenes or have even assumed men’s names to introduce their achievements to the world. Did you know that the circular saw was invented by a woman? Tabitha Babbitt, in 1812. The dishwasher [...]

The Living History Weekend, German Flatts, NY

This event in German Flatts is held every autumn, next to the historic Fort Herkimer Church. On the day of our visit, drenching rains kept us from enjoying the reenactments. But it didn’t keep us from exploring the area, the church of our ancestors, and of meeting some terrific people.

First Church in Albany

This church, originally called the Dutch Reformed Church and established in 1642, is the second-oldest church in New York State, and has the oldest pulpit in the U.S. Visiting this church was a mission of admiration, and not just history. We are Christians, are of Dutch ancestry, and are ardent Alexander Hamilton fans.

Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, NY

We happened across this amazing jewel of a museum, in New York’s eastern section. This place just oozes with oodles of history. What an INCREDIBLE place! I can’t describe it in only a few words– you’ll just have to read the post!

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