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Charlie Chaplin Comedy Classics in Schroon Lake
Before establishing his infamous and beloved “little tramp” screen persona, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) made a few dozen slapstick shorts that…
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Rare Indigenous Bark Canoes in Lake George
The northeastern Indigenous bark canoe, generally built of birch or elm, but sometimes fashioned of spruce, chestnut, hickory, or basswood,…
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The American Revolution in the Champlain Valley
The Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown, NY, celebrates the Independence Day holiday with a special program on the “American Revolution…
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Ambrose Spencer: Libel, Blasphemy & Reform
The 6th Attorney General of New York State, Ambrose Spencer was born on December 13, 1765, in Salisbury, Connecticut. He…
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Brockport Pedestrian Bridge Completed – New York Almanack
The Brockport Pedestrian Bridge, a new pedestrian bridge over the Erie Canal in the Village of Brockport, Monroe County, has…
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The Menace of Prosperity: NYC’s Struggle for Economic Development, 1865–1981
Many local policymakers make decisions based on a deep-seated belief: what’s good for the rich is good for cities. Convinced…
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Microplastics in Our Waters, Food, Air
Microplastic pollution is not a new problem. However, in recent years, the public has become more aware, and scientists are…
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Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America
Adirondack Architectural Heritage will show fine art photographer Jim Westphalen’s documentary Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America at the…
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Joseph Warren: Harvard Hustler, Doctor, Revolutionary
June 17, 2025, marked the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although technically a British victory, Bunker Hill…
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Fish Mouths: How Anatomy Suggests Ecology
The river roars in the heat of the summer. The water is clear and cool, and a respite from the…
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