History

250 Years of America: Where to Celebrate America250 in the Finger Lakes

Jun 29, 2026 / Michelle Enright

250 Years of America: Where to Celebrate America250 in the Finger Lakes While cities around the country prepare for large-scale commemorations, the Finger Lakes offers something uniquely memorable: charming Main Streets lined with waving flags, hometown parades that have brought generations together, lakeside fireworks reflecting across the water, and historic communities where America’s story unfolds. This summer offers a unique opportunity to celebrate 250 years of American history while discovering everything that makes the Finger Lakes such a beloved destination. More

Celebrate Herstory at these Landmarks & Women-Owned Businesses in Chemung County

Mar 13, 2026 / Michelle Enright

Celebrate Herstory at these Landmarks & Women-Owned Businesses in Chemung County Like many other towns and villages across the Finger Lakes region, Chemung County also celebrates women, their history, and the trails they are blazing for the future. From 19th century changemakers to modern day marvels, discover all the ways you can honor women in Elmira and surrounding areas. More

Walk in Their Footsteps: Women’s History Month in New York’s Finger Lakes

Feb 26, 2026 / Michelle Enright

Walk in Their Footsteps: Women's History Month in New York's Finger Lakes In the Finger Lakes, women’s history is not confined to textbooks. It lives in brick chapels, lakeside homes, courthouse steps, and village streets where bold ideas first took shape. More

Celebrate Women’s Empowerment in the Finger Lakes

Mar 13, 2020 / madden

Celebrate Women's Empowerment in the Finger Lakes As the epicenter of the Women’s Rights movement 100 years ago, we’re celebrating women past and present in 2020. This milestone year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote and ending the suffrage movement. More

Celebrate Path Through History Weekend (June 17-18, 2017) with Finger Lakes Events

Jun 14, 2017 / madden

Celebrate Path Through History Weekend (June 17-18, 2017) with Finger Lakes Events From women’s rights to the underground railroad, history plays a huge part in the makeup of the Finger Lakes Region. This weekend, June 17-18, 2017, celebrates New York’s Path Through History – a weekend showcase of New York’s rich and fascinating history, featuring hundreds of events happening at historic and cultural destinations across the state. More

11 Places to Dive into Women’s History in the Finger Lakes

Mar 23, 2017 / madden

11 Places to Dive into Women's History in the Finger Lakes 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State. Women have had a powerful history in the Finger Lakes Region, making their mark in the area since 1848, when the first Women’s Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls. More