Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the era that made New York the Empire State. Visitors to the site may learn more about the history of the Erie Canal through […]
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Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness: Pioneers in the 20th Century Adirondack Park Conservation Movement This exhibit catalog is the culmination of a generous multi-year grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), which is funded by the Mellon Foundation. The grant provided funds for the Schaffer Library at Union College to […]
Union receives grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to highlight the Adirondacks
NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Union has been awarded a $250,000 presidential leadership grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to strengthen its Adirondack Studies initiative. The three-year grant will develop a new Adirondack mini-term, which will combine classroom work with experiential learning though guided trips to local communities, historic sites and places that will educate students […]
Adirondack Research Library
The Kelly Adirondack Center and the Adirondack Research Library are open to the public Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Adirondack Research Library is a vibrant educational and research unit of the Kelly Adirondack Center which supports Union College’s educational mission. The ARL actively collects and maintains a collection of archives, […]
Adirondack Museums and Historical Sites
The Kelly Adirondack Center has compiled this list to raise awareness of the many counties, towns, institutions, and organizations sharing their histories with the public at facilities throughout the Adirondacks. It is not a complete list. It is constantly being updated as new digital materials are made available. Adirondack Experience, Blue Mountain Lake Adirondack […]
Adirondack Research Resources Online
The Kelly Adirondack Center has compiled this list of online resources to raise awareness of the many government agencies, institutions, and organizations sharing their digital collections. It is not a complete list. It is constantly being updated as new digital materials are made available. Adirondack Experience Online Collections Database Adirondack Mountain Club High Peaks […]
Saratoga Battlefield National Historic Monument
Saratoga Battlefield National Historical Park , Stillwater Part of the National Park Service since 1938, this park features a memorial to the great battles of the American Revolution, especially those of 1777 which renewed hope for the patriots in the fight for independence. This 10-mile long site has an access road for cars that passes through […]
Vischer’s Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Clifton Park, Riverview Road The preserve, owned by the New York State Canal Corporation, is approximately 740 acres featuring exceptional wetlands rich in plants and birds and sections of the 1825 (40 foot) canal and tow path. It is also the site of the 1862 Whipple Truss Bridge built by Squire Whipple, an 1830 Union College graduate […]
Vroman’s Nose
Fulton, near Middleburgh It is a 1.5 mile roundtrip hike ascending to an elevation of 1,240 feet and to one of the grandest views of the Schoharie Valley. A shorter, steeper trail is also available and is best for descent. Once owned by the Vroman family, this was also a sacred site for native peoples. Nearby Schoharie […]
Christman Sanctuary
Delanson This 120-acre nature sanctuary is owned by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with a base area of 97 acres that was acquired from the Christman family in 1970. Its beautiful two mile roundtrip trail into the Bozen Kill features a 30-foot waterfall splashing into a lovely rock amphitheater. Many Union College members were active in diverting the route […]