The Iroquois Indian Museum, Howes Cave, NY
December 13, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under art, caverns, education, hiking, Iroquois, museums, nature, trails, Upstate NY
While we were in Schoharie County, rambling through the deep, mysterious recesses of the subterranean (Howe Caverns!), I discovered another attraction nearby: Iroquois Indian Museum. I grew up in New York State, ancient land of the Iroquois Nations, so their history has been drilled into my skull endlessly since my school years. As a homeschooling [...]
I Went to the New York State Fair!
August 30, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, festivals, Iroquois, New York State issues, tourism
Can you believe it? I’ve lived in New York all my life, even a few miles away from the fairgrounds, and have never been. Finally, now that I am {unintelligible} years old, I went! It was a very pleasant experience. Here are some the highlights. Hands down, our favorite part of the fair was the [...]
Oneida Indian Settlement, Nichols Pond, in Smithfield
June 2, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, education, history, Iroquois, Mohawk Valley, New York State issues, parks, Revolutionary War, trails, Upstate NY
This is the historic site of the ancient lands of the Oneida Indian tribe of Central New York. It was also the resting place of the mysterious glacial erratic stone, sacred to the Oneidas. The place oozes history, archaeology, and wonder, with a strong mix of nature and spookiness mixed in. This is also the spot where Samuel de Chaplain and his Huron friends attacked the hapless Oneidas, hearing gunshots for the first time.
Seneca Lake and Geneva, NY
February 2, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Finger Lakes, history, hotels, Iroquois, lakes, trails, winery
Geneva, NY, is a highbrow town. And no wonder! It’s classy.We drove through but stopped south of the town to check out a lovely park by Seneca Lake.
Hamilton College Cemetery, Clinton, NY
October 22, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under cemeteries, Central NY, education, history, Iroquois, missionaries
Hamilton College has a special place in our hearts. We are ardent students of history, revivalism, Samuel Kirkland, the Oneida Indians, and Alexander Hamilton. What brings all these things together? Hamilton College. We paid our respects to its founders.

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