This year’s 200th anniversary of the Hyde Hall covered bridge in Glimmerglass State Park near Cooperstown, the oldest covered bridge still standing in America, is being celebrated on October 11, 2025. It’s all traceable to one man: George Clarke. Clarke, whose family property empire included tens of thousands of acres in New York, England, and … Continue reading At Glimmerglass State Park, America’s Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 200→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
For millions of us, “I Love New York” is more than just a slogan. It’s a way of life. The state’s incredible natural beauty makes it easy to love. On your fall rambles, show off your state pride an…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
We’re showcasing some of the stand-out, unusual, and noteworthy New York State listings in the National Register of Historic Places in honor of the milestone 200th meeting of the New York State Board for Historic Preservation (on September 10, 2025). There are around 130,000 resources in New York listed in the National Register, either as … Continue reading 25 National Register Sites to Know in New York→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
A statue of abolitionist and writer Solomon Northup, whose story was told in his memoir and the Academy Award-winning film Twelve Years a Slave, has provided a space for reflection at Saratoga Spa State Park this summer. The 13-foot bronze “Hope Out of Darkness” sculpture was unveiled during a July 10 ceremony attended by Northup … Continue reading Returning Home: Solomon Northup at Saratoga Spa State Park→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
As our understanding of history grows, so do the stories we tell about our past. The upcoming commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution (2025) and the 400th anniversary of …| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
