Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part IV)
Lafayette’s 1825 tour marveled at Lockport’s mighty canal locks. Thousands greeted him in Rochester’s vibrant streets. What made these stops unforgettable? Click below for this…
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Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part III)
Lafayette’s 1825 arrival in Buffalo sparked a patriotic frenzy. Crowds thronged to greet the Revolutionary War hero. What made his Western New York tour unforgettable?…
Yale Rookies Tackle Buffalo Bills’ Training Camp
Meet Jackson Hawes and Wande Owens, Yale graduates turned Buffalo Bills rookies, as they share their journey from Ivy League to NFL. From adapting to …
Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part II)
Lafayette’s 1825 tour through Western New York was a last-minute triumph. Chautauqua County’s welcome was hastily planned yet heartfelt. Why did his route spark such…
Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part I)
General Lafayette’s 1825 tour revealed a surprisingly desolate Western New York. Virgin forests dominated, with tiny settlements just emerging. What did this frontier region really…
Busting National Geographic’s Hamburger History Myths
Hamburger history myths: Why are they so pervasive? With summer grilling season heating up, it’s time to debunk hamburger history myths spread by a National…
Italian Heritage Month
October has returned and you know what that means. It’s time to celebrate Italian Heritage Month! Do you know one of the best events to…
The Siege of Fort Niagara
Nearly two decades before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a significant battle between two major European Powers occurred in Western New York. Part…
Oak Island Plus Podcast Reveals Hidden History
What does Nova Scotia have to do with Western New York? And what do the Knights Templar, pirates, and Freemasonry have to do with Nova…
Archeologist Uncovers Grand Island Mystery
What do a septic system, a President’s uncle, and a mysterious house have in common? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The…