Busting Myths About Having Your Building On The National Register
Owners of historic buildings often seek opportunities to help restore the building. Yet, they’re afraid to have their building placed on the National Register. Why…
Category: History & Fun Facts
Encore Presentation – America’s First Supermodel Audrey Munson
Here’s an encore presentation from December 8, 2023 about Audrey Munson – America’s First Supermodel. Who is she? Click the link below for this week’s…
Encore Presentation – Ghosts in Wayne County
Here’s and encore presentation from August 19, 2021 about great sights to see in Palmyra. Did we say ghosts? Click the link below for this…
Lafayette’s 1825 Tour In The Greater Western New York Region – Part II
Here we pick up Lafayette’s victory tour through Western New York in 1825. And do you know what did – and didn’t – happen in…
John Vecchio Tells The Story Of Mariano Lucca And Columbus Day
Columbus Day, traditionally celebrated on October 12th, became a national holiday officially in 1971. Do you know the Western New York connection? Click the link…
Lafayette’s 1825 Tour In The Greater Western New York Region – Part I
The Revolutionary War produced many heroes, not all of them American. This is the story of one of them, a Frenchman who joined the cause…
5 Cheeseburger Myths & Facts
How much do you know about the cheeseburger? Or, how much do you THINK you know about the cheeseburger? Click the link below for this…
Ryan Duffy Tells Story Of Holland Land Office Museum & More
During the second phase of settlement of the Greater Western New York Region, things centered on what is now Batavia. What was it that they…
Rob Thompson Explores and Explains The Sullivan Expedition
In war, you always fight harder when you are on defense. What happens when both sides are playing defense at the same time? Click the…
How Does Astronomy Help Date The Origin Of The Iroquois Confederacy?
The beginnings of the “Iroquois Confederacy,” also known as the “Iroquois League” or the “Five Nations” remains shrouded in mystery. But do you know what…