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The Returned Captive: Jonathan Dore
The story of sieges and massacres of soldiers at Fort William Henry in August 1757 and two years later to…
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Solomon Northup at Saratoga Spa State Park
A statue of abolitionist and writer Solomon Northup, whose story of being kidnapped into slavery was told in his memoir…
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Sister of St. Joseph Preserve Long Island Pine Barrens Acreage
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the permanent protection of more than 43 acres of globally…
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Forest Rangers Conduct Multiple Search & Rescue Missions
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating…
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Mid-Century Modern Plattsburgh Church Recognized by Preservationists
Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) has announced the recipient of services for their pilot program, Preserving Sacred Heritage: Expanding Opportunities for…
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Cattle Drives in New York State: Some History
Cattle drives have had an enormous impact on popular culture. The cowboy is a uniquely American icon that came to…
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New Plans For Important Hamilton Co Conservation Easements
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on the Draft Recreation Management Plan for…
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The Slave Driver’s Story – New York Almanack
he Official Medallion of the British Anti-Slavery Society We often learn about slavery in early America through broad economic…
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Circus Broadsides: Preservation of New York History
The New York State Museum’s circus posters, shared as part of their “Look at This” social media series, inspired the…
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The End of Reconstruction & The Civil Rights Cases of 1883
Shortly after the Supreme Court handed down the Civil Rights Cases in 1883 [which declared the Civil Rights Act of…
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