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Historic Preservation: Caring for Ornamental Plaster - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 12h

Ornamental plaster has long enriched American interiors, and with proper care, it can endure for centuries.

Ornamental plaster has long enriched American interiors, and with proper care, it can endure for centuries.

Winifred Goldring: America's Female First State Paleontologist - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 1d

The latest episode of the A New York Minute in History podcast digs into the life and career of Winifred Goldring (1888-1971), an incredibly prolific scientist who overcame prejudice to become the first female New York State Paleontologist at the New State Museum.

The latest episode of the A New York Minute in History podcast digs into the life and career of Winifred Goldring (1888-1971), an incredibly prolific

Fall Garden Tasks: A Primer - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 1d

As New York takes on its legendary colors and the unwelcome first frost arrives, home gardeners often have questions about fall garden tasks.

As New York takes on its legendary colors and the unwelcome first frost arrives, home gardeners often have questions about fall garden tasks.

The Baiting Ring: Bulls, Bears & Brutality in 19th Century New York - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 1d

Until the late 19th century some New Yorkers engaged in baiting, which pitted specially trained dogs against various other species.

Until the late 19th century some New Yorkers engaged in baiting, which pitted specially trained dogs against various other species.

Large Subdivision Proposed Above Lake George in the Adirondack Park - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 1d

A 30-lot subdivision in Bolton above Lake George that conservationists call "environmentally threatening" is now before the Adirondack Park Agency.

A 30-lot subdivision in Bolton above Lake George that conservationists call "environmentally threatening" is now before the Adirondack Park Agency.

Maple Decline: Reviewing the Various Factors - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 2d

Maple decline affects primarily sugar maple (Acer saccharum), Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and red maple (Acer rubrum) in the Northeast, but why?

Maple decline affects primarily sugar maple (Acer saccharum), Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and red maple (Acer rubrum) in the Northeast.

Martin’s Journey, Erie Canal at the Seneca River, 1848 - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 2d

New York State has always been a gateway for immigrants, but the Erie Canal carried more westbound immigrants than any other trans-Appalachian canal. These new Americans brought different languages, customs, practices, and religions.

New York State has always been a gateway for immigrants, but the Erie Canal carried more westbound than any other trans-Appalachian canal.

Study: Saratoga Battlefield Visitors Spent $8M in 2024; Nationally NPS Visitors Spent $29B - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 2d

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 116,537 visitors to Saratoga National Historical Park in 2024 spent $8.2M near the park.

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 116,537 visitors to Saratoga National Historical Park in 2024 spent $8.2M near the park.

Loyalism and Revolution in Georgia - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 3d

The State of Georgia during the American Revolution offers insight into Loyalism, imperial politics, and how conservatives opposed the Revolution.

The State of Georgia during the American Revolution offers insight into Loyalism, imperial politics, and how conservatives opposed the Revolution.

Rangers Fight Fire at Follensby Clear Pond, Make Several Wilderness Rescues - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 3d

NYS DEC Forest Rangers fought a campground fire at Follensby Clear Pond and made several wilderness rescues of hikers across New York State.

NYS DEC Forest Rangers fought a campground fire at Follensby Clear Pond and made several wilderness rescues of hikers across New York State.

Mitchel Field, Long Island Aviation History - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 3d

It's expected to be near 85 degrees in the Adirondacks today, and in the 20s on Thursday night.

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New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 3d

From the earliest flights to beyond WWII, the skies over Long Island's Hempstead Plains buzzed with activity from Mitchel Field in Nassau County.

From the earliest flights to beyond WWII, the skies over Long Island's Hempstead Plains buzzed with activity from Mitchel Field in Nassau County.

240 Acres Preserved in Rockland County - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 4d

About 240 acres has been protected to protect water and strengthen a corridor of undeveloped land between Sterling Forest & Harriman State Parks

About 240 acres has been protected to protect water and strengthen a corridor of undeveloped land between Sterling Forest & Harriman State Parks

Wild Nuts: An Important Food Source - New York Almanack

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New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 5d

Fall is an especially good time in New York State to find all kinds of native tree nuts - here's a explainer on how to identify some of these wild nuts.

Fall is an especially good time in New York State to find all kinds of native tree nuts - here's a explainer on how to identify some of these wild nuts.

The Corditaipe Site: Ice Age Archaeology in New York - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 5d

Discovered in 1975, the Corditaipe archaeological site is a Paleo-Indian encampment on a large glacial outwash in the upper Mohawk Valley. The State Museum is opening their collections for a unique look at the site.

Discovered in 1975, the Corditaipe archaeological site is a Paleo-Indian encampment on a large glacial outwash in the upper Mohawk Valley.

The Anti-Rent War: A Second American Revolution - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 5d

During the Anti-Rent War between 1839 and 1845 New Yorkers not allowed to own their own land revolted.

During the Anti-rent War between 1839 and 1845 tenant farmers in New York revolted against paying rents to the patroon system.

A New Guide to the Fabulous Fountains of New York - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 7d

Fabulous Fountains of New York takes readers on a journey through the artistry, history, and hidden stories behind these remarkable waterworks.

Fabulous Fountains of New York takes readers on a journey through the artistry, history, and hidden stories behind these remarkable waterworks.

Vischer’s Ferry on the Mohawk River - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 7d

There is a small town west of Albany, NY, bordered by the Erie Canal and the Mohawk River in Saratoga County, named Vischer’s Ferry.

There is a small town west of Albany, NY, bordered by the Erie Canal and the Mohawk River in Saratoga County, named Vischer’s Ferry.

Local Pageants Once Brought History to Life - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 8d

Before there were documentaries, there were historical pageants – a popular form of entertainment about the history of their nation and their region.

Before their were documentaries, there were historical pageants – a popular form of entertainment about the history of their nation and their region.

Black Locust: An Invasive with Roots? - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 9d

Although found in New York, the US Forest Service says that black locust historically grew in parts of the Appalachians and the Ozarks but it's original extent is not known.

The US Forest Service says that black locust historically grew in parts of the Appalachians and the Ozarks but it's original extent is not known.

Genesee and Wyoming County Frequent Deer Poacher Convicted - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 9d

A poacher pleaded guilty and paid a penalty for numerous deer poaching incidents in Genesee and Wyoming counties going back to 2019.

A poacher pleaded guilty and paid a penalty for numerous deer poaching incidents in Genesee and Wyoming counties going back to 2019.

Capped Adirondack Landfill Becoming Native Pollinator Habitat - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 9d

AdkAction hired an Adirondack local ecologist and an engineer to design and build a pollinator habitat on a capped landfill.

AdkAction hired local ecologist Steve Langdon and engineer Jeremy Burns to design and build a pollinator habitat on a capped landfill.

Descendants Will Walk the Abolition Road of Publisher Ancestor - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 10d

In 1835 black newspaper publisher James Caleb Jackson was among abolitionists who walked the Abolition Road from Canastota to Peterboro, NY after being attacked in Utica while organizing against slavery. In October his descendants will join others to walk the route again.

In 1835 black newspaper publisher James Caleb Jackson was among abolitionists who walked the Abolition Road from Canastota to Peterboro, NY

Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Thomas Nast & Chinese American History - New York Almanack

New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · 10d

Migration from Asia to the United States was minimal before the 1800s, but Chinese American history really kicked off in the US in the 1840s.

Migration from Asia to the United States was minimal before the 1800s, but Chinese American history really kicked off in the US in the 1840s.