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…
Tag: Iroquois
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…
The Dutch Golden Touch Echoes Into Greater Western New York
While the Dutch settlements may have seemed far from Greater Western New York, their impact on the region echoes through today. What role did they…
Local Community Organizers Discuss The Parents Rights Movement And 2022 School Board Elections
What was the impetus this Spring for the sudden interest in school board elections across the Greater Western New York Region (and beyond)? Click the…
The Story of Paleo-Indians on This Week’s State of Greater Western New York Report – December 23, 2021
Here’s something they don’t really teach you in school: The Iroquois – and the Seneca specifically – seem to get all the press, but who…