Treasures at the Met Cloisters
You can read the backstory on the Met Cloisters here. That post focused on the architectural elements of the museum; this post focuses on a sampling of the treasures found within. The cover photo is …
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The Architecture of the Met Cloisters
I decided to stop into the Met Cloisters almost on a whim, using it to break up a drive. Doug had previously visited the site so it was fair game for a solo foray. I …
Helen Bruce Dioramas Exhibit
At the end of the Boscobel House tour, the guide pointed out a room I would have otherwise missed. Inside was an exhibit of miniature dioramas by Helen Bruce (1880-1961). Though completely unconnected to the …
Boscobel House and Gardens
Boscobel House currently sits in Garrison, New York, on the banks of the Hudson River, across from West Point – but that’s not always been the case. It was reconstructed here after being reconstructed from …
Salem Art Works
Salem Art Works (S.A.W.) in upstate Salem, N.Y., was founded by artist Anthony Cafritz in 2005 not only as an outdoor sculpture park, but also as an “art farm” — a space where creativity of …
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A Few Sites along the Mid-New York State Hudson River
While in Vermont we saw an exhibition of famed American folk-artist “Grandma Moses” at the Bennington Museum. Later, we stopped in at the gallery of her great-grandson, Will Moses. His Mt. Nebo Gallery and studio …
The 1777 Battles of Saratoga
We spent a couple of hours exploring the Saratoga National Historical Park, which preserves the history of the Battles of Saratoga in 1777. Saratoga was the site of the first significant American military victory of …
The Hyde Collection
The three Pruyn sisters (Charlotte, Nell, and Mary) lived in three separate homes all in a row near the Hudson River in Glens Falls, N.Y. The comfortable yet stylish houses were built by their father …
On the Trail of Benedict Arnold
Unintentionally, our travels this year have taken us to several locations where America’s most famous traitor (I’m referring to Benedict Arnold) showed the duality of his personality as a hero and as a villain. Born …
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Part of taking in the history of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., meant going to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Although you can’t tell it from the name, the museum is focused on …