A New Year’s Stroll Through Little Falls, NY
January 13, 2012 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under crazy, Erie Canal, flooding, history, Mohawk Valley, Upstate NY
Little Falls, NY, is a lovely and picturesque city in Herkimer County. First settled in 1723, it was originally called “Rock City.” No kidding– many of the city’s plentiful buildings were built perched on the rocky slopes and cliffs. Driving through the streets in an exciting challenge, but the views are simply stunning. Downtown was [...]
Burr, Hamilton, Chase Bank and the Wooden Water Pipes
October 22, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under cemeteries, churches, Erie Canal, Featured, history, museums, NYC, philosophy
What do wooden water pipes buried beneath Manhattan and the formation of a bank have to do with the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr? Truth is stranger than fiction…
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 3
August 13, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, education, Erie Canal, history, museums, travel
This is a continuation of our wonderful visit. We explored the barns, fed little horses handfuls of clover, and visited the local blacksmith.
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 2
August 5, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under agriculture, Central NY, churches, driving, education, Erie Canal, historic houses, history, museums, New York State issues, Upstate NY
This is part two of a terrific visit. We visited a cheese factory, church, and schoolhouse; enjoyed refreshments at the tavern; and investigated the old modes of transportation. A great time!
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 1
July 19, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under architecture, Central NY, Erie Canal, historic houses, history, museums, nature, New York State issues, reenactments, Upstate NY
Finally! I’d been wanting to visit this Village again ever since I visited when I was 14 years old. What a wonderful, wonderful place. Step back in time, literally. If it wasn’t for your wristwatch and cellphone, you’d think you were back in 1807.
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