EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a reprint of an article originally published March 8, 1911, in the Watertown Daily Times. Read More ⇒
COOKS CORNERS - A purported “haunted house” that gained internet fame in 2013 burned to the ground late Thursday night. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — About 30 people were on hand Saturday morning when a historic marker was dedicated for a bridge that was designed and constructed by a Massena native more than a century ago. Read More ⇒
SCRIBA - The Scriba Historical Society will host a presentation on genealogical research, presented by Tammy Kocienski at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 8. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — More than 70 pairs of eyes were glued to two actors playing slaves from 1784 as their characters debated the price of freedom Saturday at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site. Read More ⇒
CLAY - Clay Historical Association will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLEVILLE — When people say “they don’t make them like they used to,” they could easily have Constable Hall in mind, standing solid, regal in its bicentennial year, a testament to one family’s connection to and impact on the north country. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — It was 110 years ago this Saturday that a contract was signed between the town of Massena and bridge builder Holton Robinson to construct the Massena Center bridge. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Live music, nature, storytelling and more will highlight an upcoming two-day event, Canton Centennial Chautauqua. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — The Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Association is sponsoring its 29th annual Zwanzigstein Fest — rain or shine — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at the Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Farm, 8778 Erie Canal Road. Read More ⇒
In the 19th century, most north country residents had never seen a tall “skyscraper” building. The few that had were likely to have seen it in New York City, where the first skyscraper reached seven stories in 1870 with the Equitable Life Building, considered by many to be the first skyscraper. Read More ⇒
CENTRAL SQUARE - The Village of Central Square Historical Society will hold a history talk from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The original talk was going to be about Mallory however due to several requests, they will once again discuss Little France. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX - At 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24 the Schroeppel Historical Society welcomes Phoenix native, Dan Deuty, to share Phoenix photos going back as far as 100 years. Deuty knows the story behind the faces and places, taking people back to the way things were in Phoenix. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg City Historian Julie Madlin is expanding her self-guided walking tours through the historic district of Ogdensburg to Caroline Street. Read More ⇒
Charles “Huckleberry Charlie” Sherman, born on Feb. 15, 1842, in Watertown was a conspicuous figure of the north country, with a reputation that continues to intrigue local historians, including his own chapter in the book, "Colorful Characters of Northern New York" by David Shampine. Read More ⇒
MADRID — A log cabin built in 1835 by an Irish family who immigrated to the north country has started its 21st-century life at the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum, 1755 Route 345. Read More ⇒
TUPPER LAKE — Volunteers with the Tupper Lake Heritage Gallery are assembling their already vast collection of historic items for display, receiving occasional donations of new artifacts and preparing to open up for the summer on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — A Main Street church in Massena will celebrate a significant anniversary this year. Read More ⇒
