Town of Georgetown NY

09/05/2026

Best wishes for a safe and restful Labor Day Weekend. Thank you for the work that you do in the field of your choosing.

08/29/2026

Here is the Madison County Historical Society's calendar of events for September and October. Enjoy!

On Friday, August 28th and Saturday August 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Rippleton School House on the grounds of the Lorenzo State Historic Site will be open to the public. The Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Sensory friendly. There is no charge for this event.

On Friday, August 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Cortland County Historical Society will host its annual Book Bonanza! Snap up some great used books at fantastic prices at the Cortland County Historical Society’s annual Book Bonanza! Choose from tons of books, including fiction, nonfiction, puzzles, and local history ephemera, all organized to make your selections easy. You’ll have THREE dates to shop ‘til you drop, and you may just want to come to each one because we’ll be offering some surprises each day! The sale will be held in the basement at CCHS at Grace Street which is located at 9 Grace Street in Cortland. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 607-756-6071.

On Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Cortland County Historical Society will host its annual Book Bonanza! Snap up some great used books at fantastic prices at the Cortland County Historical Society’s annual Book Bonanza! Choose from tons of books, including fiction, nonfiction, puzzles, and local history ephemera, all organized to make your selections easy. You’ll have THREE dates to shop ‘til you drop, and you may just want to come to each one because we’ll be offering some surprises each day! The sale will be held in the basement at CCHS at Grace Street which is located at 9 Grace Street in Cortland. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 607-756-6071.

On Saturday, August 29th, at 7:00 p.m. the Earlville Opera House will host their Courtyard Series featuring a “SAMMYS” Celebration. Celebrate the Summer Season with a Courtyard "SAMMY" Celebration! Join the fun as three local award winning musicians put on an all acoustic show with a Q&A Clinic at the end. The Syracuse Music Awards "SAMMYS", much like the Grammys, is a special event that creates unique moments in music. More than anything, the event is best at bringing together a variety of different musicians in multiple genres, supporting each other on the red carpet and on stage. The SAMMYS have recognized the best musicians and albums from the Central New York music community since 1993. Winners are selected by an independent panel of music industry professionals and educators from around the country who review submissions based on their merit within their genre. Featured performers include Jess Novak, Nate Gross and Tom Rasely. To purchase tickets or for more information please visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or call 315-691-3550.

On Sunday, August 30th, at 8:30 a.m., the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host the “Paws Along the Erie 5k.” Hosted by Wanderers’ Rest Human Association this event is open to runners and walkers, with or without a dog. The scenic out-and-back route follows the flat stone dust trail of the Old Erie Canal Park, and every registration includes a race shirt, hydration, and entry to the post-race festival. Admission to the 5K is $33.15 (including fees) and registration is required. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Chittenango/PawsAlongTheErie5k.

On Sunday, August 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Cortland County Historical Society will host its annual Book Bonanza! Snap up some great used books at fantastic prices at the Cortland County Historical Society’s annual Book Bonanza! Choose from tons of books, including fiction, nonfiction, puzzles, and local history ephemera, all organized to make your selections easy. You’ll have THREE dates to shop ‘til you drop, and you may just want to come to each one because we’ll be offering some surprises each day! The sale will be held in the basement at CCHS at Grace Street which is located at 9 Grace Street in Cortland. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 607-756-6071.

On Tuesday, September 1st, at 6:30 p.m. the Beauchamp Historical Club will host a special presentation entitled “Lost Cases & Recovered Lives: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic” at the Van Buren Town Hall, 7575 Van Buren Road in Baldwinsville. Retired Senior NYS Historian, Craig Williams, will show what the discovery of 400+ suitcases at Willard State Hospital revealed about the lives of its former patients, and how it led to an exhibition, book and legislation. There is no charge for this event, but attendees are encouraged to join the club for an annual membership fee of $10. For more information please email Town of Van Buren Historian Steve McMahon at [email protected].

From Wednesday, September 2nd, through Wednesday September 30th, the Oneida County History Center will host a traveling exhibit entitled “Urban Renewal in New York State.” This traveling exhibit from the Central New York Library Resource Council explores the history and legacy of Urban Renewal in New York State. Ninety communities in the state had Urban Renewal projects, and while those projects promised to revitalize downtown areas and clear out slums, the program is often remembered as a traumatic period where the most vulnerable residents were stripped of their housing and private developers were given publicly subsidized deals on land grabs. There is no charge for this event, but a donation is suggested. For more information, please email [email protected].

On Thursday, September 3rd, at 4:00 p.m. Hamilton Historical Commission summer Upstate Institute fellow Summer Raimondo’s will present on her research into the stories of six Revolutionary War veterans buried in Hamilton village cemeteries at the Hamilton Public Library. Raimondo researched Samuel Kendrick; Abraham, Samuel, and Elisha Payne; Benjamin Pierce; and Abel Wilder. This event marks the opening of our Village Museum's fall exhibit featuring these men's life stories, war service, and contributions to early Hamilton community life. Come learn more about Hamilton’s local ties to the Revolution! There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-824-3060.

On Thursday, September 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. Meier’s Creek Cazenovia Farm Brewery will host Dr. Graham Hodges as part of the “Revisit the Revolution: Lorenzo’s America 250th Speaker Series.” In commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Lorenzo State Historic Site is sponsoring a free Speaker Series featuring highly regarded historians, archaeologists, and authors specializing in the Revolutionary War era. Dr. Graham Russell Hodges will present The Black American Revolution: African American Freedom Choices. Hodges, the George Dorland Langdon, Jr. Professor of History and African Studies at Colgate University, will explore the choices that Patriot and Loyalist Black Americans made during the American Revolution. A sizable number of Black Americans sided with the British forces, with thousands ultimately choosing exile for a mixed freedom in the British empire. At least five thousand Blacks served in the American army, showing honor and courage in key battles. The lecture will discuss why Black Americans made their choices and the eventual outcome of such major alliances. Hodges is the author of over ten books including the forthcoming biography: Henry Highland Garnet: A Passion for the Freedom-Idea (Yale University Press, 2027). There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-655-3200 or follow the Lorenzo State Historic Site on Facebook or Instagram.

On Tuesday, September 8th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a Silent Book Club. Unlike your typical book club, Silent Book Club is more about the actual act of reading than the discussion of books. SBC members gather together to read in quiet(ish!) camaraderie. There's no assigned reading or discussion guides—that's the "silent" part—but we do like to share book recommendations and meet like-minded readers! Come for an hour and read without the interruptions. All readers are welcome, including e-readers! Bring your current read, a friend, or come alone! Grab a good seat and settle in for some silent reading for an hour. We’ll announce when the hour is up, and then you have a few options 1.) You can continue reading if you like, or chat with fellow attendees for half an hour about the book you're reading (and hopefully get a great book recommendation and make a new friend!), or, take off without needing to say a word. We won’t judge! Since we’ll be reading in a public space, there may be some background buzz and chatter. Feel free to bring ear plugs or noise canceling headphones if that helps you focus! You may also want to bring a reading light. There is no charge for this event. For more information please email Emily at [email protected].

On Wednesday, September 9th, at 7:00 p.m. the Erieville-Nelson Heritage Society will host a will host a special presentation entitled “The History of Blacksmithing in Cazenovia,” by Jeff McIntyre at the Erieville Firehouse. McIntyre has extensively researched the history of blacksmithing in Cazenovia including his own family lineage and maintains the Cazenovia Blacksmith History Center online. His museum is dedicated to discovering, preserving and presenting the history of the blacksmith trade in and around the village of Cazenovia. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-655-3978.

On Saturday, September 12th, at from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the Great Swamp Conservancy will host the “Swamp Snappers Camera Club.” The Swamp Snappers Camera Club is a community-based organization for photography enthusiasts of all levels to connect, share knowledge, and improve skills through workshops, field trips, and critiques. This club fosters a supportive environment for artistic growth, offering regular competitions and opportunities to exhibit work while discussing techniques, gear, and software. Membership to the club is $15 annually. For more information please call 315-697-2950 or email [email protected].

On Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday September 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Madison County Historical Society will host its 62nd annual Craft Festival. Enjoy a fun family weekend outdoors by browsing and shopping handmade items from our talented artisans, eating delicious food from the food trucks, purchasing wine from NYS wineries, joining us for kids’ activities on the front porch, partaking in guided house tours, and listening to live music. Many of the artisans will be demonstrating and/or educating others on their crafts through lectures and display, keeping the tradition of the Madison County Craft Festival alive through their demonstrations. Free house tours of Cottage Lawn will be available. There will be a wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from fabric, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, metal, glass, floral, drawings, paintings, jewelry, photography, soap, skincare products, leather, wood, and more. For more information please visit www.mchs1900.org.

On Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, September 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. experience Community Art with Airigami, hosted by the Chenango County Historical Society during the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival in downtown Norwich. All are invited to help create this community mural depicting "The Haudenosaunee Flag," a modern representation of the Hiawatha Wampum Belt. The Oneida of the Haudenosuanee were the First Allies of the thirteen US colonies during the Revolutionary War (1776-1786). This large-scale art installation will be created entirely out of balloons. For more information, please call 607-334-9227 or visit www.chenangohistorical.org.

On Saturday, September 12th, at 12:00 p.m. the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host writing workshop with author Chai Rose. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned writer, this workshop is open to all abilities! Participants will explore creative prompts, develop characters, and practice storytelling techniques in a supportive environment, with guidance and feedback from Chai throughout the session. Chai writes emotionally driven fiction across multiple genres, including family life fiction, psychological thrillers and romantic thrillers. His stories explore grief, love, regret, resilience, and the moments that change people forever. His works include Carrying the Rain, Where Dreams Once Lived, and Jerry’s Story. Admission to the event is $25 and registration is required. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit: https://chittenangolanding.networkforgood.com/events/100223-writing-workshop.

On Saturday, September 12th, at 2:00 p.m. the Chenango County Historical Society will host "Historic Architecture in the Chenango County Seat" in downtown Norwich. In the spirit of the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival's creative endeavors, join architectural historian Bryan McCracken for a walking tour featuring culturally and historically significant community spaces. For more information, please call 607-334-9227 or visit www.chenangohistorical.org.

On Saturday, September 12th, at 2:00 p.m. the Oneida County History Center will host a genealogy workshop entitled “Transatlantic Travel and Your Ancestors’ Routes. Join a professional genealogist, Pamela Vittorio, for Before, During & After: Transatlantic Travel and Your Ancestors' Routes in the 19th Century. This workshop explores how your ancestors got here and how transportation methods from 1817 to the early 1900s helped them reach their final destinations. Advance registration recommended: $10 members, $15 non-members. To reserve your spot or for more information please email [email protected].

On Saturday, September 12th, at 2:00p.m. the Clinton Historical Society is hosting a "Wild Edible" walk with Natalie Levin. Enjoy a stroll learning to identify some nutritious wild foods and historic herbal remedies. Please note that the walk will cover different terrain types, including gravel, dirt, mown paths, and potentially uneven terrain. Wear appropriate gear, and be mindful of your mobility when registering. Admission is $4 for members and students, $5 for non-members. Registration is required. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.clintonhistory.org.

On Sunday, September 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host the Limestone Creek Hunt Club’s Parade and Blessing of the Hounds. At 9:00 join the Limestone Creek Hunt Club’s annual Parade of Hounds through Cazenovia. Signifying the start of the official “hunt” season, it begins at the village green on Emory Ave., next to Sullivan and Albany Streets, around the corner by the Brae Loch and on to Lorenzo. Following the parade there will be the traditional Blessing of the Hounds on the front lawn of Lorenzo (approximately 9:30). There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-655-3200 or follow the Lorenzo State Historic Site on Facebook or Instagram.

On Sunday, September 13th, at 2:00 p.m. the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host the a fine art tour. Join art historian Elisabeth Genter Montevecchio for a free 45-minute tour highlighting Lorenzo’s amazing fine art collection including works by Sanford Gifford, Edward Moran, Jasper Cropsey, Dwight Williams, and 17th century Dutch Masters. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required due to spacing limitations. To reserve your spot or for more information please call 315-655-3200, ext. 106 or email: jacqueline.roshia@parks.

On Sunday, September 13th, at 2:00 p.m. the Chenango County Historical Society will host "Local Treasures Revealed: Living Among History" at One South Broad Street in downtown Norwich. Explore the many updates happening at the corner of East Main and South Broad with Will MacGuire, owner and proprietor of Live Event NY. This tour will meet in and depart from the Live Event NY Showroom, located at One South Broad Street. For more information, please call 607-334-9227 or visit www.chenangohistorical.org.

On Sunday, September 13th, at 2:00 p.m. the Clinton Historical Society will kick off the 2026-2027 season of the Richard L. Williams Speaker Series with a presentation on the (re)construction of Fort Stanwix for the American Revolution. NPS Ranger and Education Coordinator at Fort Stanwix National Monument Valerie Morgan will dive into the story of Fort Stanwix at the outbreak of the American Revolution. Gear up for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany next year by hearing about the foundation that led to the battle. There is no charge for the event. For more information, please call 315-859-1392 or visit www.clintonhistory.org.

On Sunday, September 13th, at 7:00 p.m. the Union Chapel in Sylvan Beach will host a special presentation entitled “Sylvan Beach and Oneida Lake, Unpublished: 100+ Historic Images that Never Saw a Printing Press.” Join local author and Oneida Lake historian Jack Henke for this interactive presentation of over 100 archives photos from Sylvan Beach and Oneida Lake’s past. There is no charge for this event. For more information please contact .

On Wednesday, September 16th, at 7:00 p.m. the Pompey Historical Society will host a special presentation entitled “Domestic Architecture of Nineteenth Century Pompey” at the Pompey Town Hall. Carl Stearns, Emeritus of the American Institute of Architects will speak on early settlement, agriculture expansion and hamlet development. Each part had its own identifiable trends in house designs in Pompey. There is no charge for this event. For more information please visit www.pompeyhistoricalsociety.org.

On Thursday, September 17th, at 6:00 p.m. the Oneida Community Mansion House will host their “Tunnels & Towers” tour. The “Tunnels and Towers” experience takes visitors beyond the radical beliefs and practices of the Community and into the basement to discover the storage rooms, vaults, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities that supported the Community’s unique lifestyle. Visitors will also ascend the towers of the Mansion House to gaze out on the nearly 250 acres of gardens, grounds, and trails! You are not going to want to miss these limited small-group tours! While not required, we recommend this tour for people with some familiarity with the history of the Mansion House--take a self-guided tour or one of our guided or specialty tours to enhance your experience!

General Admission to the event is $30, admission for members is $25. For more information please visit www.oneidacommunity.org.

On Thursday, September 17th, at 6:30 p.m. the Marshall Historical Society will host a special presentation on “Elijah Wemby.” Joan Gillies will tell the story of this member of the Brothertown Indians. For more information please visit www.marshallhistsoc.org or email [email protected].

On Thursday September 17th, at 7:00 p.m. the Cazenovia Public Library will host the “Birth of the US Air Force,” a Frank T Stritter Presentation. Local military historian and Legion Post 88 member returns to explore the origins of the US Air Force from the Lafayette Escadrille and its best pilot, WWI aviator Raoul Lufbery. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-655-9322.

On Friday, September 18th, at 1:00 p.m. the Oneida County Historian Center will host a reunion of the 1983 Utica Blue Sox Baseball team. Baseball fans and history lovers of all ages are invited to a special meet-and-greet with members of the legendary 1983 Utica Blue Sox. Against all odds, the '83 Blue Sox, an unaffiliated team of ragtag and second-chance ballplayers playing at historic Murnane Field, shocked the New York-Penn League by capturing the championship title. Hear stories from the team, get an autograph, and enjoy memorabilia from Joanne Gerace, former general manager whose behind-the-scenes leadership helped power the championship run. There is no charge for this event, but a donation is suggested. For more information, please visit https://oneidacountyhistory.org/programs-and-events or email [email protected].

On Friday, September 18th, at 6:00 p.m. the Morrisville Public Library will host a special presentation entitled “Historic Houses of Eaton. Do you love old houses? Are you curious about Eaton’s past? Come spend your Friday evening with Judy Lyrek, author of Eaton’s Historic House, who well tell stories of the structures and highlight some of the gorgeous architecture. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-684-9130.

On Friday, September 18th, at 7:00 p.m. the Earlville Opera House will host their Arts Café Series featuring The Ingersolls. The Ingersolls are a husband-and-wife acoustic duo steeped in Americana, folk, and bluegrass traditions. With Liz’s soulful, high-lonesome fiddle leading the way and Jeff’s tasteful, driving guitar work anchoring the groove, their music blends old-time authenticity with heartfelt storytelling. Their close harmonies, tight interplay, and easy onstage chemistry create an intimate sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal—music born from shared lives, shared miles, and a shared love of roots music. Husband and wife duo Liz "Fiddle" Ingersoll and Jeff Ingersoll bring Americana, folk, and bluegrass to life with fiery fiddle, rich acoustic guitar, and close harmonies. Rooted in tradition and powered by connection, their sound is warm, honest, and unmistakably homegrown. To purchase tickets or for more information please visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or call 315-691-3550.

On Saturday, September 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Great Swamp Conservancy will host their 24th Annual Fall Migration Festival. The event will feature live birds of prey with Cindy Page, artists & crafters, as well as kids nature crafts & games, chicken BBQ, live animals, horse rides, tractor & wagon rides to the Overlook, live music, raffle basket extravaganza, a 5K trail run (must sign up in advance), Swamp Snappers Camera Club, GSC Natural Garden booth with salsa tasting and veggie sale, giant lawn games, Lady Bug Cafe, Winterberry Homestead butterfly tent, DEC, Onondaga Audubon Society, Thorton has a Zoo and more! Admission to the event is $4 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under. For more information please call 315-697-2950 or email [email protected].

On Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Cortland County Historical Society is hosting a bookbinding workshop with book arts professional Robert LoMascolo. Step back in time and create a beautiful book of your own with the help of Mr. LoMascolo. Mr. LoMascolo owns a studio in Aurora that specializes in fine letterpress printing and hand bookbinding. This class will take place at CCHS at Grace Street, 9 Grace Street, Cortland, and the fee includes materials and instruction along with lunch. Space is limited to 10 participants. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 607-756-6071.

On Saturday, September 19th, at 2:00 p.m. the City of Utica will host the Erie Canal History & Heritage Festival. Honor the canal’s rich past and celebrate its future at Harbor Point. This outdoor festival features live music by Our Common Roots, food trucks, Saranac beer tent, a mobile exhibit from the Utica Children’s Museum, canal history and activities with the History Center, Shako:wi, and Oneida County Freedom Trail. Hosted by the City of Utica and funded in part through the generous support of the New York State Canal Corporation and Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. There is no charge for this event. For more information please email [email protected].

On Saturday, September 19th, at 2:00 p.m. the Clinton Historical Society is hosting a Guided Walk with Natalie Levinat Spring Farm CARES at 3364 NY-12 in Clinton. Enjoy a 1-mile walk at Spring Farm CARES learning to identify some nutritious wild foods and historic herbal remedies. Registration is required. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.clintonhistory.org.

On Sunday, September 20th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Lorenzo State Historic Site will host the Rippleton Schoolhouse Community Day. Since relocating to the Lorenzo grounds in 1997, the Rippleton Schoolhouse has served as a place to “live history.” Hundreds of Central New York pupils attend classes in our restored one-room schoolhouse each year. Since 2002, the Friends of Lorenzo have hosted this annual event welcoming “kids of all ages” to participate in period games, meet the schoolmarm, enjoy refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, fall crafts, and more! There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-655-3200 or follow the Lorenzo State Historic Site on Facebook or Instagram.

On Tuesday, September 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. the Oneida Community Mansion House will host the first of a special series of seven programs entitled “Communal History IS American History: A Communities in Conversation Program.” Ready to explore America’s most fascinating social experiments? Then don't miss the exclusive premiere of our new series, Communities in Conversation! The event will kick off with Oneida Community Mansion House Director Thomas Guiler, who will take attendees on a whirlwind tour of American history through the lens of intentional communities. Get ready to uncover the stories of the dreamers, radicals, and visionaries who dared to live differently. General Admission to all seven events is $50 for members, $80 for non-members. Admission to an individual event is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For more information please visit www.oneidacommunity.org.

On Wednesday, September 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. the Canastota Public Library will host a special presentation entitled “Sylvan Beach and Oneida Lake, Unpublished: 100+ Historic Images that Never Saw a Printing Press.” Join local author and Oneida Lake historian Jack Henke for this interactive presentation of over 100 archives photos from Sylvan Beach and Oneida Lake’s past. There is no charge for this event. For more information please contact 315-697-7030.



On Thursday, September 24th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Great Swamp Conservancy will host a clay workshop as art of its Nature’s Inspirations Art Series. Join Jessica Hofmeyer, owner of Hofmeyer Studios, for this clay workshop! This workshop is perfect for all skill levels. This event includes hands-on instruction, a short walk through nature to gain inspiration and collect materials, and the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind wall vase. Registration is required for this workshop, as there are limited spots. There is no charge for this event. To reserve your spot or for more information please call 315-697-2950 or email [email protected].



On Thursday, September 24th, at 7:00 p.m. the Auburn Masonic Lodge, #124 in Auburn will host a special presentation on the 200th anniversary of the disappearance of William Morgan by lodge historian Michael A. Miller. William Morgan was kicked out of his Freemasons in Batavia, NY. He worked with a local newspaper publisher to write the book Illustrations of Masonry which exposed secrets and rituals of the organization in 1826. Shortly before it’s publication he was arrested on charges of petit larceny and debt. A group of men showed up, paid his debt and forced him into a horse drawn carriage never to be seen again. Miller has done extensive research and the story and will present his findings. There is no charge for the event. For more information please email [email protected].



On Saturday, September 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the Chenango County Historical Society will host "A Very Prairie Party & Worldwide Day of Play" celebration. Dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this day focuses on getting kids and families up, out, and playing around. Local favorite "Jenni's Music" will host music and fun for all ages inspired by Little House on the Prairie. For more information, please call 607-334-9227 or visit www.chenangohistorical.org.

On Saturday, September 26th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Great Swamp Conservancy will host an Autumn Equinox Forest Bathing. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide, June Leo-Randazzo for a forest guided walk where you are invited to connect with your body and nature in the present moment. Awaken your senses and slow down to develop a greater connection and relationship with the forest, yourself and others. One will simply experience the treasures that can be found in Nature through this mindful experience. The walk ends with a tea ceremony with wildcrafted teas foraged from the area and snacks. Admission to the event is $30 and registration is required as there are only 12 spots available. To reserve your spot or for more information please call 315-697-2950 or email [email protected].

On Saturday, September 26th, at 2:00 p.m. a special presentation entitled “The Loyalist’s Life.” Deidre Sinnott who will discuss and sign copies of her new historical fiction book, The Loyalist’s Wife: A Novel of the American Revolution. It’s 1777 in New York’s fertile Mohawk Valley, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane, recovering from the death of a newborn son, has taken solace from the hope embedded in the simple phrase “the pursuit of happiness.” There is no charge for this event, but a donation is suggested. For more information, please visit https://oneidacountyhistory.org/programs-and-events or email [email protected].

On Sunday, September 27th, at 2:00 p.m., Art Zimmer Productions will present the 71st Anniversary of the 1955 O&W Chocolate Train Wreck. Come hear the story of the Flying Diesel Corp, a 213-ton train engine was launched into space and actually flew a greater distance than the Wright Brothers’ first flight. Park at the Hamilton fire station parking lot. In the far left corner of the parking lot is a large billboard about the chocolate train wreck. Meet your historian guide at the billboard. After a short talk about the chocolate train wreck, walk the short 500 feet down the trail to the remains of the wreck site. There is no charge for this event, for more information please visit Art Zimmer Productions on Facebook or Instagram.

From Thursday, October 1st through Saturday October 3rd, the Oneida Community Mansion House will host the Communal Studies Association Annual Conference. The Communal Studies Association is an interdisciplinary organization for people living in intentional communities, historic site personnel and academics representing topics including history, anthropology, religious studies, sociology, political science, and others. Each year, the CSA’s annual conference is held at the site of an historic intentional community, and this year OCMH has the privilege of hosting the event. To learn more about the three-day program and to register for the event, visit https://communalstudies.org/annual-conference/.

On Thursday, October 1st, at 5:00 p.m. Meier’s Creek Cazenovia Farm Brewery will host Wade Catts as part of the “Revisit the Revolution: Lorenzo’s America 250th Speaker Series.” In commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Lorenzo State Historic Site is sponsoring a free Speaker Series featuring highly regarded historians, archaeologists, and authors specializing in the Revolutionary War era. Wade Catts will present The Historic Battlefield Presented a Very Peaceful and Prosperous Appearance: The Role of Archaeology in Interpreting and Preserving Revolutionary War Battlefields. Catts, President of South River Heritage Consulting in Delaware, adjunct professor of history at Rowan University, and co-director of the award-winning Red Bank Battlefield Archaeology Project, will offer his personal insights and experiences from a variety of Revolutionary War military sites. Using examples from battlefields throughout the Middle Atlantic and Northeast, he will look at what the field of archaeology brings to the investigation, interpretation, and preservation of these places. He will discuss new research and how it informs our current understanding of 18th-century warfare and reflect on the role of material culture and landscape in the public’s renewed interest in our Revolutionary War as we commemorate America’s semiquincentennial. Catts is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with 45 years of experience as an historical archaeologist specializing in history, archaeology, and historic preservation. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-655-3200 or follow the Lorenzo State Historic Site on Facebook or Instagram.

On Saturday October 3rd, Cazenovia Heritage will host a presentation on Italianate Houses. More information to come. For more information please visit https://cazheritage.org/.

On Sunday, October 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Great Swamp Conservancy will host a 5k Trail Run. Explore the unique Great Swamp Conservancy Trail System. Runners, Hikers, and Walkers are welcome to this race! This race will be capped at 100 runners. Registration is required. To reserve your spot or for more information please call 315-697-2950 or email [email protected].

On Sunday, October 4th, at 2:00 p.m. the Clinton Historical Society is hosting a Calligraphy Workshop with local artist and business-owner Rachel Bartunek. Try your hand at traditional pen and nib calligraphy and celebrate the last week of the "Founding Mothers" exhibit. Registration is required. More details to come at www.clintonhistory.org.

On Tuesday, October 6th, at 6:00 p.m. the Canastota Public Library will host a special presentation entitled Unknown, Unusual, Untold: Stories of American History with Joe DiGiorgio. The past 250 years of American history includes many untold stories. Local historian Joe DiGiorgio will proudly present a PowerPoint highlighting several of these stories, including some that shaped Canastota's cultural history. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-697-7030.

On Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m. the Oneida County History Center will host “Bib Band Sounds for Dancers. The Tuesday Night Big Band returns to Oneida County History Center stage. This fourteen-piece group plays popular big band music from the 30s and 40s, including bands led by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and many others. There is no charge for this event, but a donation is suggested. For more information, please visit https://oneidacountyhistory.org/programs-and-events or email [email protected].

On Thursday, October 8th, at 12:00 p.m. the Cortland County Historical Society will host a Lunch & Learn series starting with “Your Local Area Clock Maker…200 Years Ago.” Local clock expert Russ Oeschsle will speak on local clocks and their makers from the past. This event takes place from Noon-1pm at CCHS at Grace Street, located at 9 Grace Street in Cortland. Bring your own lunch if you wish, and we’ll provide dessert and a beverage. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 607-756-6071.



On Thursday, October 8th, at 5:00 p.m. the Oneida County History Center will host its annual Historical Hall of Fame Celebration. Honor the 2026 Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends inductees. The celebration will be held at the Irish Cultural Center, Utica, and includes an opening reception with music, a silent auction, cash bar, dinner buffet, Hall of Fame induction video, and speeches from the Living Legends. Tickets are $65 for members and $75 for non-members, and should be purchased before October 1, 2026, on www.oneidacountyhistory.org.



On Thursday, October 8th, at 6:00 p.m. the Madison County Historian’s Office will host a special screening of “The People of the Standing Stone: The Oneida Nation, the War for Independence, and the Making of America” at the Arts at the Palace Theater in Hamilton. The 25-minute film shares the crucial role that the Oneida Indian Nation played in assisting the Colonial Army during the American Revolution. The film, directed by Ric Burns and narrated by Kevin Costner, sheds light on a powerful story that has been overlooked for hundreds of years. Following the screening a Member from the Oneida Indian Nation will be available for a brief question and answer session with Madison County Historian Matt Urtz. There is no charge for this event but advanced registration is required for this event as seating at each site is limited. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit https://www.oneidacommunity.org/event-details/the-people-of-the-standing-stone-hamilton-ny.



On Friday, October 9th, at 5:00 p.m. Oneida County Freedom Trail will host a walking tour starting at Utica Coffee, 92 Genessee Street. At 5:00 p.m. the Lingo Family singers will perform a half hour concert as the abolitionist Hutchinson Sisters. At 5:30 Oneida County Freedom Trail members Jan DeAmicis and Mary Hayes Gordeon will lead attendees through 10 stops that highlight Abolition History in Utica. The narrated walk begins at the Mechanic Hall sign and ends at the Utica Rescue sign (Starts and ends at Utica Coffee). There is no charge for this event. For more information please visit https://www.abolitionroad.org/.



On Friday, October 9th, at 6:00 p.m. the Morrisville Library will host a special presentation entitled “Lesser Known Technologies That Helped the Allies Win the War. Aviation Historian James Coulthart will tell this tale of a wide variety of relatively obscure innovations and technologies which helped turn the tide toward victory in 1945. Covered in this presentation include: high octane aircraft fuel, variable pitch propellers, Quonset huts, proximity fuses, Marston pierced steel mats, Higgins landing craft, liberty and victory ships, microwave radar, large scale support mechanisms for keep Americans working on the nation’s assembly lines. Additional items will be covered. There is no charge for this event. For more information please call 315-684-9130.

On Friday, October 9th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Chenango County Historical Society opens "Path Through History" weekend with Haunted History: An Exploration with Pride Paranormal NY. Led by seasoned paranormal investigator Kenny Harris, this evening features education and exploration related to the paranormal possibilities at the museum's flagship facility. Participants will not only learn about Chenango County history, but how paranormal investigations are conducted. Admission is a free will-donation left up to each visitor's discretion. All proceeds will be used for long-term preservation and restoration of Ward School No. 2. Guests must be 18 years or older to participate. For more information, please call (607) 334-9227, ext. 2 or visit www.ChenangoHistorical.org.

On Friday, October 9th, (rescheduled from April 11th), at 7:00 p.m. the Earlville Opera House will host a special concert with The Lightfoot Band. Presented by The Lightfoot Band - The original band members of the late great Gordon Lightfoot. These are the seasoned musicians who collaborated with Gordon on his world-famous recordings and toured extensively with him here in North America and internationally for many decades. The Lightfoot Band includes these legendary veterans : Rick Haynes on bass, Barry Keane on drums and percussion, Mike Heffernan on keyboards, and Carter Lancaster on the lead guitars, and, in 2024, introducing Andy Mauck on vocals and 6 & 12 string rhythm guitars. Together, they are now keeping Gordon’s music alive - Playing the hits, such as Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind, Carefree Highway, the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Beautiful, Rainy Day People, Early Morning Rain, to name a few as well as some deeper cuts, not heard live for decades. Band members will relate some history and “stories of the road” and will be available to meet the audience after shows in the lobby area. To purchase tickets or for more information please visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or call 315-691-3550.



On Friday, October 9th, at 8:00 p.m. the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special “Stargazing Picnic.” Enjoy a picnic at dusk before settling in for a guided tour of the night sky with a local astronomer. Bring your own food, drinks, blankets, chairs and any stargazing tools (although not required to enjoy the event!). There is no charge for the event but a donation of $10 is suggested. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit bit.ly/CLMstargazing.



On Saturday, October 10th, at 8:00 a.m. the Village of Canastota will host 5th annual Freedom Walk. Walk with us and trace a portion of the footsteps of 104 abolitionists who escaped an angry pro-slavery mob in Utica in October, 1835, embarked on an Erie Canal barge to Canastota, and climbed the hills to Peterboro where they completed the first meeting of the New York State Antislavery Society. Registration will open at 8:00 am at the parking lot located at the southeast corner of the intersection of South Peterboro Street and Canal Street. A brief historical program will start at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m. The walk is from Canastota to Clockville and back. A bus ride is available to those who want to attend but cannot make the walk. Seating is limited. Ride reservations must be made by September 15. For $40 you can register and receive a t-shirt, or for $25 you can just register for the event. The first 104 students to register can walk or ride for free. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.abolitionroad.org.



On Saturday, October 10th, at from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the Great Swamp Conservancy will host the “Swamp Snappers Camera Club.” The Swamp Snappers Camera Club is a community-based organization for photography enthusiasts of all levels to connect, share knowledge, and improve skills through workshops, field trips, and critiques. This club fosters a supportive environment for artistic growth, offering regular competitions and opportunities to exhibit work while discussing techniques, gear, and software. Membership to the club is $15 annually. For more information please call 315-697-2950 or email [email protected].

On Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Chenango County Historical Society will host a "Path Through History" celebration. Featuring the reopening of the "Chenango County in Fifty Stories" exhibit - which offers a glimpse into how regional heritage extends beyond county borders - this year's refresh features narratives related to the 25oth anniversary of our nation's founding. Admission is a free will-donation left up to each visitor's discretion. For more information, please call (607) 334-9227, ext. 2 or visit www.ChenangoHistorical.org.

On Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 a.m. the Cortland County Historical Society will host a special event on the 1906 trial for the murder of Grace Brown. The 1906 trial of Chester Gillette for the murder of Grace Brown has left a lasting mark on Cortland County and other key locations associated with the case. Even after 120 years, this case still ignites intense emotions in people. The Cortland County Historical Society is teaming up with the Grace Brown Farm for a one-day exhibit of memorabilia from the farm’s collection, one of the most extensive known to exist. Details are still being developed, but we’ll hear from Edward Seales, owner of the Grace Brown Farm, as well as the Honorable John Sherman, retired judge and former Chief Assistant District Attorney in Herkimer County, who will discuss the evidence from the case. All attendees will receive a free copy of Dr. Joseph Brownell’s Cortland to the Adirondacks! For more information, please email [email protected] or call 607-756-6071.



On Saturday, October 10th, at 1:00 p.m. the Oneida County History Center will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and the Mohawk Valley Latino Association Annual Meeting. Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. The Mohawk Valley Latino Association and invites the entire community to celebrate during their annual meeting and recognize the accomplishments of our Latino residents in the Mohawk Valley. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event, but a donation is suggested. For more information please email: [email protected].



On Saturday, October 10th, at 5:00 p.m. the Madison County Historical Society will host a Ghost Walk at Glenwood Cemetery as part of Path through History Weekend. Step into the shadows of the past for an evening guided tour. As the sun sets, wander through the historic grounds of Glenwood Cemetery and hear the chilling, true stories of the legendary figures who shaped our county’s history. Tickets are $20 for non-members and $15 for members. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit www.mchs1900.org or call 315-363-4136.



On Sunday, October 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Madison County Historical Society will host pumpkin carving at Cottage Lawn as part of Path through History Weekend. Bring the whole family to our historic headquarters for a festive afternoon of creativity! Come and carve pumpkins on the beautiful grounds of Cottage Lawn, celebrating the season amidst the backdrop of our 19th-century Gothic Revival villa. The food truck Sweet & Twisted will be serving hot cocoa and warm apple cider during the event. Tickets are $7 for non-members and $5 for members. To reserve your spot or for more information please visit

Earlville Opera House enriches the Central New York community through the visual and performing arts while preserving its historic building for future generations.