Adirondack pack baskets follow in the tradition of shouldering a basket dating back to early Native American times. The Native Americans design was adopted by early settlers. ‍ Please wear old clothes that you don't care a lot about. ‍ Materials fee: $75 (Will be collected at the class.) ‍ This workshop includes: Materials

This class will give participants the opportunity to try their hand at combining broom corn and string to create 3 styles of whisk brooms to take home. We'll spend between 2-3 hours learning to use knots, a bit of tension, and a dose of creative intuition to construct brooms that should last you many years. […]

The 29th Annual Rhubarb Festival will be held at the Historic 1747 Nellis Tavern in St. Johnsville, NY on Sunday June 7, 2026, 11:00AM-3:00PM. Come buy a rhubarb pie or other rhubarb delight, fresh rhubarb, lunch or maybe a rhubarb cookbook. Tour the Tavern and enjoy the heritage, community and music by AAron Mittler, 1:00PM-3:00PM.

Thank you for welcoming the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief back to your port this spring and for your help to make this journey possible!    The Bicentennial Voyage in 2025 was a huge success, and we hosted 750 students at the boat during coordinated events (without active outreach!). The Buffalo Maritime Center team now has a […]

Hammer In at Fort KlockJoin us for a thrilling day celebrating the ancient art of blacksmithing!Saturday, June 13th10:00 AM – 4:00 PMExperience the sights, sounds, and sparks of live blacksmithing like never before! Watch talented men and women demonstrate their skills through live forging demonstrations and go head-to-head in an exciting blacksmith competition showcasing creativity, […]

Enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres in the garden of Old Fort Johnson on one of the longest days of the year. Period music provided by DJ Betz $25 donation - advance reservations required – Call 518-843-0300 after May 15. Held indoors in case of rain.

Celebrating America's big birthday with a program of comic and vintage songs, including campaign ditties, political commentary and observations on the American scene through the decades.

In a small city like Amsterdam, nothing stays private for long...but in the 1890s, it went beyond gossip—scandals were a spectator sport! Explore the strange, dramatic, and sometimes tragic stories that had the whole town talking (and literally leaving their homes to watch)…from questionable taverns to love triangles, suspicious deaths, and even a Victorian-era “sugar […]

Paddle and explore the Erie Canal in Montgomery County! Experience the Erie Canal by water on this kayak adventure through Montgomery County. Participants will launch from St. Johnsville Marina and paddle west toward the Enlarged Erie Canal Lock No. 33 and back. This scenic 3.5-mile round-trip route is good for beginners. The ability to kayak […]