Welcome to our blog series where we share day and weekend tour guides for your exploring pleasure, all with a preservationist angle. There is a lot to do and see around New York State, and we hope you get a chance to experience some of it this year. And if there’s a place in New York you think we should highlight, please get in touch!
Earlier this fall, members of the League’s leadership giving group, the Excelsior Society, enjoyed a weekend full of behind-the-scenes tours on Long Island’s East End. And while our Excelsior Society members were treated to several exclusive tours and talks not typically available to the general public (a benefit of membership!), we thought we would share an abbreviated version of our trip itinerary for anyone who wanted to plan their own East End adventure. And if you are thinking you’d like to join us for an exclusive tour to explore another corner of NYS, you are in luck. The Excelsior Society is busy planning a weekend in Buffalo for 2025 — stay tuned for details.
With Black History Month coming to a close, we want to remind you that every month is a good time to learn about and celebrate Black history. If you are looking for some New York history field trips this year, here are just a few ideas to get you started.
We recently went to Rochester to visit the Seven to Save-listed Genesee Valley Park, but there are a lot of great excuses to visit.
We got the @syracusehistory tour of Syracuse and now we share our knowledge with you. Spend a weekend in Syracuse — you won’t regret it!
Beautiful historic architecture and festive fall foliage — what more could you want in a weekend getaway?
A small village in the Adirondacks that made its name treating tuberculosis patients in the early 20th century is a perfect place to spend a weekend to admire both historic architecture and spectacular nature.
“Follow the Chuck” for river views, urban scenery, scenic vistas, and more in the canalside community of Amsterdam, NY.
The Preservation League’s statewide work brings us all over the state, and we’re excited to shine a light on this charming village in Central New York. For a small town, there is a lot to do in Cazenovia.
The first in a series encouraging you to explore our state. Schenectady might not be your first thought for a weekend destination, but there is plenty to see and do — especially for lovers of historic architecture!
A Q&A with Lyons Town Historian Linda Guest and Director of Lyons Main Street Program/Lyons Chamber of Commerce Joan Delaro.
