How To Participate In The Greater Western New York 1786 Project
How to participate in the Greater Western New York 1786 Project? Historians, museums, tourism bureaus, and businesses unite for Revolutionary history and 2026 treasures across…
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Lafayette’s 1825 Visit To Greater Western New York (Part VI)
Lafayette’s 1825 visit ended tragically in Waterloo with a fatal cannon blast. Yet celebrations in Geneva and Auburn united communities. What lasting revolutionary pride did…
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…
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…
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…
Robert Emerson Explores History of and Current Activities/Events at Old Fort Niagara
We all know of the competing territorial claims of Greater Western New York during the Colonial Era. But are you aware of the epicenter of…