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Hudson Area Historical AttractionsHudson, NY has a small population of about 6500 people. It is hard to believe that this small town was once the fourth largest city in all of New York. The city even has its own coin minted by the US Treasury in 1935. It also has several sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Read more
Lake Placid Historical SitesLake Placid in Upstate New York has hosted its share of the state’s historical events. It has hosted two Winter Olympic Games and was home to abolitionists and anti-slavery movement proponents. Oh, and the lake is pretty stunning to visit too.Read more
Sagamore Hill Historic SitePresident Theodore Roosevelt bought Sagamore Hill and lived there until he passed away in 1919. The estate is a Historic Site and has the original house as well as a museum. The grounds are also extremely well maintained and are a tourist attraction in their own right.Read more
Saratoga Springs Historical AttractionsSaratoga Springs is a fantastic place in New York that almost 30,000 people call home. It is also home to a very rich history and is full of historic sites. The “Battle of Saratoga” during the American Revolution is just one historical event that occurred near Saratoga Springs.Read moreHistorical Records
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How to find New York obituariesMany people often search historical records for obituaries. They are most commonly sought after by people that are trying to research their family trees. This guide lists the top sources for finding obituaries in New York and also has some suggestions to help you find the obituary you are looking for.
New York digital collectionsStoring information and records digitally gives access to people from all over the world. New York is home to some of the best digital collections of historical records. The New York Public Library and the New York State Library are just two examples of comprehensive digital records that are available to the public.
New York historical information resourcesThere is an absolute wealth of historical resources available in New York. Sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming trying to find the specific information you are interested in. Here is some information on some of the more popular sources of historical records in the state.
Researching your family history in New YorkLooking up ancestors is a popular pursuit for many people. New York has some great resources that can help you in your quest. Here are some tips on where you can find genealogical information and some advice to help you on your search.
New York Historical Societies and Associations
Historical societies, associations, and museums are valuable sources of New York history. They help to preserve the history of the state for future...
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Welcome to UpstateHistory.org! New York is home to some of the most amazing historical sites in the United States of America. Most people typically think of New York City when they think of historical sites in the state, but there are tons of other places located in Upstate New York that have rich histories as well.
There are many small towns located on the shores of the Hudson River that are home to historic landmarks. One such example is Hudson, NY. It’s a small city that was originally purchased by Dutch settlers in 1662 and then later sold to English settlers. It was one of the largest cities in the state in the early 19th century. Now it is a small city with a population of roughly 6500. There are many historic sites in the city and several locations that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
With modern technology there are even historic places that you can visit without leaving your home. New York has some of the best digital collections of historical records available. Libraries, museums, and other organizations have dedicated significant resources to digitization efforts that they make available online. You can easily access these records for research or for fun.
Whether you are planning on visiting a historical site in Upstate New York or are looking to research historical records, we hope you can find some useful information here to help you.