Decking the Halls at the Fenimore Art Museum
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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The Ultimate Central New York Last-Minute Getaway Deal
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 a stay at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast on grand-colonial.com by entering coupon code “GETAWAY” on the booking page. Promotion
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Is the Herkimer Home Haunted?
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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It’s Time to Take a Fall Foliage Tour this Autumn
Fall is our favorite time of year at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast. With fall temperatures transforming the local landscape into a natural blanket of colorful brilliance, our first instinct is to get in our cars and survey the beauty. Central New York is synonymous with fall foliage. Although “leaf peeping” might be one of
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Carol Dunn’s Flaky Pie Crust
This month’s recipe is a very special and delicious one. It was passed down from Mike’s grandmother Carol Dunn to his mother Carol Martin. Mike has refined the recipe over the years and the result is a light and flaky pie crust that’s sure to be a family favorite. This recipe makes 2 pie crusts.
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Why Baking Makes Us Feel So Good Right Now
The Coronavirus pandemic will be remembered for many things including endless virtual live-streams, Joe Exotic and Carol Baskin, two months of bad hair days, and an out-of-nowhere sourdough bread baking craze. Yes, COVID-19 has caused many to discover the joys of baking sourdough bread, complete with its hard crust, soft insides, and tangy flavor. Bread
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A Mother’s Day Guide to Gift Giving
Boxes of candy and flowers are predictable gifts on Mother’s Day. And in keeping with the theme of everything about the year 2020 being completely different than what we’re used to—why not step outside the box and surprise mom with something unique at home? We’ve put together this Mother’s Day guide to give you some
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Stay Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the closure of local gyms across the country, it’s now easier than ever to stay active and healthy at home. A number of national chains have opened their online platforms to non-members, or are posting suggested workouts on their websites. We’ve put together a list of our favorites here: Anytime Fitness Anytime Fitness is
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Things to Do this Week During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the widespread closures of stores and venues, the postponement of larger events, and the temporary halt of dining in at restaurants due to Covid-19 safety restrictions, we’ve put together this list of things you can do from home. During challenging times, activities such as these are good for our mind and body and are
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Curtain Call: The Glimmerglass Festival is Set to Wow with Boutique Productions and Powerful Classics
We think you’ll agree that The Glimmerglass Festival is a one-of-a-kind summer destination. Blending world-class opera and musical theater with renowned personalities and artists the festival offers a relaxed, casual atmosphere in the heart of Central New York. That’s why we couldn’t have been more excited when we saw the recently announced lineup for the
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