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National Historic Marker Cleanup Day Workshop
Cortland County Historical Society 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, United StatesJoin the Cortland County Historical Society for National Historic Marker Cleanup Day! When: Friday, April 26th, Information session held on April 13th. Please be sure to attend this meeting if you plan on participating in clean-up day! Calling all history buffs and community-minded individuals! We're excited to announce our participation in National Historic Marker Cleanup […]
Cosplay Costume Class
Magpie Custom Creations 75 E Court Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
Make Your Own Doll
Cortland Corset Building 75 E Court Street, Cortland, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
Upcycling Fashion Camp
Magpie Custom Creations 75 E Court Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
Accessory Extravaganza Camp
Magpie Custom Creations 75 E Court Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
Historic Costume Camp
Magpie Custom Creations 75 E Court Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
By the Shores of Solon Pond
Taylor Historical Society 4332 Cheningo Solon Pond Rd, Taylor, United StatesSeptember 14 at 3pm, join the Taylor Historical Society for an afternoon in the halls of a more than 150 year old church for a talk with local author Adrienne Morris. Gaze through the stained glass windows over solon pond, while Adrienne explores the ins and outs of her newest work of historical fiction […]
Gravestone Carvers of Central New York
Virgil Town Hall 1176 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesVirgil Historical Society Presents: On the Trail of Coffin Man with Mary L. Dexter “If you love cemeteries, you’ll want to learn more about the people who carved the unique gravestones. Mary Dexter has brought the stones to life in this compilation that reflects her decades of extensive research. Learn about the lives of the […]
Spirits of the 1890 House Tour
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesIn conjunction with Curiosity Trails Cabinet of Curiosity Market, for one day only, the 1890 House will hold a special tour! The 1890 House Museum was the home of Chester Wickwire, his wife Ardell and later his son Fredric and his wife Marion. Guests often wonder if their spirits remain in the home. In 2016 […]
Full Moon Hike at Lime Hollow
Lime Hollow Nature Center 338 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY, United StatesReady to hunt for the Truxton Beast under the full moon? Enjoy a brisk, guided evening walk to admire the beauty of Lime Hollow trails at night. The transition from day to night can be an exciting time to tune our senses to nature. Moonlit hikes take place whether the sky is clear or overcast. […]
Bottled Secrets: The Odd & Curious History of Antique Glass
Cortland County Historical Society 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, United StatesJoin Tom Kanalley of the Fingerlakes Bottle Collectors Association as we uncork the strange and fascinating world of antique bottle collecting! This isn't just about glass—it’s about forgotten medicines, vanished brands, and the thrill of discovering lost relics from the past. Every bottle tells a story… some more mysterious than others. 🔍 What’s Inside? The […]
Moonlit Hike
Lime Hollow Nature Center 338 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY, United StatesWhen the full moon rises over Lime Hollow, the trails take on a life of their own. The trees whisper, the frogs croak warnings, and if you listen closely, you just might hear the skitter of something… not quite squirrel. Join us for a nighttime hike through the forest, where we’ll tune our senses to […]