Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part V)
Lafayette’s 1825 journey through Mendon to Canandaigua sparked myths and mysteries. Did he dine in Mendon or rush to Canandaigua’s warm welcome? Click the link…
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…
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?…
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…
History And Happenings At The Erie Canal Museum
We may be a year early for the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebration, but it’s never too early to explore the history and happenings of New…
City Historian Christine Ridarsky Explains Formation History of Rochester And Upcoming Erie Canal Bicentennial
Have you ever wondered how the City of Rochester came to be? Where did it come from? Maybe it wasn’t what we thought it was.…
Fascinating Wayne County History and Its Upcoming Bicentennial Celebration
The Greater Western New York Region is almost 240 years old. Many of our counties are much younger. Last year, three of them celebrated their…
Erie County History & Bicentennial Celebration on This Week’s State of Greater Western New York Report – June 24, 2021
Are you ready for this? The history of Erie County is older than Erie County itself! We all know the then village of Buffalo was…