When you are enjoying delicious Stewart's ice cream, you don't really think about its history. Well, I don't. I only think about the most difficult decision. What amazing flavor am I going to get a pint of and eat in one sitting? But there is a backstory and it's quite the history lesson of how Stewart's became a staple in the Capital Region and beyond.
Did you know that Waterloo, New York is the 'Birthplace of Memorial Day'? The honor lies in a 160 year old cottonwood tree that bears the blade of a Union soldier.
There will be six 20-minute episodes with various guest stars, exploring the history and language behind popular swear words we use today.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Susan B. Anthony, the woman's right advocate lived in this Washington County home with her family from the age of about 6 years-old until she turned 19.
An ordinary maintenance repair led to a historic discovery in one area of the Capital Region.
The Capital Region has so much history, and in particular, Troy is full of it. Now? The history books may be changing a little bit. The Times Union posted about a historic find in Troy recently, during water pipe maintenance...
What do infamous murder stories and beer have in common? You can enjoy both during a night out in Albany.
About a week before Halloween, on October 23rd, you can experience chills and thrills while you sip some pints and listen to stories about one of Albany's most infamous murderers...
It's Saratoga Brewfest this Saturday, which made us start to think of, well, beer, and all of the fun that goes with it. Sure Brewfest maybe all about sampling, but we all remember the days of beer helmets and kegstands too.
I recently saw a post about the beerball- the nostalgic mini-keg in the shape of a ball (see a fun photo here) and that got me thinking even more about old beer gimmicks and
Christmas may be over, but did you know that according to the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas' Christmas Day should technically mark the start of all the Christmas festivities not the end.