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
Peak fall foliage in the Mohawk Valley typically runs early to mid-October — and the 2026 season is shaping up to be one to plan around. If you’re building a leaf-peeping driving route through Central New York, here’s the loop we recommend to our guests. Fall is our favorite time of year at Grand Colonial
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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
Mother’s Day 2026 lands on Sunday, May 10. If you’re looking for a Central New York gift idea — whether it’s a regional experience, a Grand Colonial getaway weekend, or something to bring home from local makers — here’s where we’d start. Boxes of candy and flowers are predictable gifts on Mother’s Day. And in
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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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Our Commitment to Health and Safety
To Our Guests and Local Community: In these uncertain times, we wanted to reaffirm our appreciation for the trust you place in us every time you stay as our guest or recommend Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast to friends and family. We know that many of you are likely making unplanned travel arrangements to return
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The Herkimer Diamond Mines Open in April for the 2020 Season and We Couldn’t Be More Excited!
Mark your calendars because mining season at the World-Famous Herkimer Diamond Mines open on April 10, 2020. It’s been a long winter in Central New York, so we’re very excited about the opportunity to prospect for Herkimer Diamonds again in just a few weeks when the Herkimer Diamond Mines open. This season gives us so
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