Great news for baseball fans! The Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2021 Induction Ceremony honoring the members of the Class of 2020 (Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker) will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. Book your stay at grand-colonial.com and check
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Cooperstown Dreams Park is a family baseball park featuring fun and excitement where friends, families, and spectators can watch youth teams from around the country play baseball. Annual tournaments are held in the summer months from July through August. Over 1,000 teams from America’s 50 states are represented in weekly tournaments played in 22 lighted
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The Fenimore Art Museum in nearby Cooperstown reopened on April 1 with The World of Jan Brett (April 1–May 16, 2021) and Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams (April 1–July 25, 2021). The World of Jan Brett features 70 original paintings from thirteen of Brett’s bestselling books, showcasing the intricate brush strokes and incredible
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Looking for current info? This is an archived guide from a past season — see our up-to-date 2026 Guide to the Herkimer Diamond Mines. It’s fair to say the pandemic has unraveled travel plans, putting our much-needed vacations on hold. Most of us haven’t left our homes since last March, and boredom has long-ago set
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New Outdoor Stage to Host Performances Three-Year Initiative for New Works Announced World Premiere of The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson stars Denyce Graves Cooperstown, New York, The Glimmerglass Festival, the summer opera and musical theater festival in Cooperstown, New York, has announced plans for the summer of 2021 in the wake of its 2020
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We feel good about sharing recipes that make you feel good. Mike’s Blueberry Oatmeal not only makes you feel good, it also tastes so good you can eat it for dessert! Plus, it’s perfect for these cold winter months. This recipe serves two people. Mike’s Blueberry Oatmeal Ingredients 1 ¾ cups of whole milk 1
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Baby it’s cold outside! Bundle up and toast the season at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast for the best hot chocolate in Central New York. And just in case you can’t join us, we’re sharing our recipe so you can enjoy a delicious mugful of decadent, freshly-whipped hot chocolate at home. Just be sure to use at least
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Fenimore Art Museum presents Decking the Halls, a new exhibition that celebrates the holidays with objects and images from the Fenimore collections. Decking the Halls runs through December 31, 2020. Holiday ornaments, cards, music, and photographs are featured as Fenimore explores the history of favorite wintertime traditions. Find answers to questions such as “Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?” and
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Note: this December 2020 offer has expired. For current rates and the always-on $10/night returning-guest discount, visit our booking page. Now is the perfect time for Santa and Mrs. Claus to enjoy a last-minute weekend getaway in Central New York and take advantage of this special offer: Enjoy 20% off nightly accommodations when you book
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What is the General Herkimer Home? Situated overlooking the Mohawk River, Revolutionary War hero General Nicholas Herkimer finished the construction of his Georgian-style mansion in 1764. General Herkimer’s place in history was assured in 1777 when he assembled 800 militiamen at Fort Dayton, supported by 60 allied Oneida warriors, and marched to defend Fort Stanwix
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