Fort to Reenact the Perilous Events of "The Last of the Mohicans"
Immerse yourself in history at Fort William Henry! "The Last of the Mohicans" is one of the most praised movies ever made, and you can get in on the action!
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New York's First Snow Plow Looks Like a Flintstones Car
Who knew Fred Flintstone lived in 19th-century New York?
Have You Ever Noticed this on Your New York License Plate?
Have you ever noticed this detail before?
7 Surprising Facts Uncovered from Hyde Park's FDR Museum
Hyde Park's Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is a must-visit for any history buff.
This Day in History: NY Witnessed America's 1st Automobile Death
On September 13th, 1899, New York etched its name into the history books by recording the first-ever automobile-related fatality in America.
Fun Fact: Pigeon Used to Be 'What's for Dinner' in New York
Pigeon Tenders were a thing, you say? Why yes. Yes they were.
Statistics Reveal the Most Important Event in NY State History
There are hundreds of events that happened in New York that left an impact on the country as a whole, but this was the most important.
Bit In The Groin! Is This New York’s Most Bizarre Shark Attack?
This might be the weirdest shark attack story in New York history. In 1874, a man was swimming off Coney Island when a shark bit into a very sensitive area...
Was the North Pole Really Discovered by an Upstate New Yorker?
It may have been our harsh Upstate New York winters that primed one man for the North Pole for the first time in human history. But historians debate if Dr. Frederick Cook was really a trailblazer, or a fraudster.
FDR in a Dress?! 7 Strange Things I Learned at the FDR Museum
Regardless of your political leanings, the FDR National Historic Site is a must-visit for any history buff.
These Are The 6 Presidents Who Are Buried In New York State
It should come as no surprise that many United States Presidents have been laid to rest in New York. But a few of them are actually quite surprising.
Most Fascinating Reads
If you love local history, this might just be your favorite month. November is New York State History Month. To celebrate, I decided to put together some of my favorite local history stories. Here are eight fascinating stories about local history.