Mrs. Mecomber on June 27th, 2008

Our trip to the Roscoe Conkling Park was brief, but it is a beautiful park and we hope to return. The park is perched atop Utica’s high hills, and overlooks the city and the Mohawk Valley with breathtaking views.

The park is named for Utica resident and mayor Roscoe Conkling. He was a popular mayor and [...]

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Mrs. Mecomber on June 24th, 2008

Last week, I took the opportunity to drive to nearby Utica, NY, to visit the Forest Hill Cemetery in the city. Utica is an amazingly historic town, and walking through Forest Hill Cemetery is like stepping back in time. Many of New York State’s most notable citizens are buried here. I won’t list them all! [...]

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