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Doris Kearns Goodwin signing copies of her book, Team of Rivals

The Seward House Historic Museum Hosts Doris Kearns Goodwin

Last week, I had the great fortune to attend a lovely reception at the beautiful and historic Springside Inn, held as part of a …

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Imagination Takes Flight at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira, NY

Be sure to also watch our video “Ridin’ the Thermals at the National Soaring Museum” that shares my husband’s first glider flight and an …

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A New York Yankee in Mark Twain’s Study, Elmira, NY

Most people are familiar with Samuel Clemens’ work (a.k.a. Mark Twain) that includes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s …

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Celebrating History at Genesee Country Village and Museum

When I was in first grade, my teacher read to us each day after lunch. One of the books I found most fascinating was …

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Herschell Carousel Factory Museum, A Fun Day Trip from the Finger Lakes

If you’re on your way to Niagara Falls, or you simply want a fun day’s outing from the Finger Lakes region, stop in to …

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Waterloo, NY…Historic Birthplace of Memorial Day

We Wish Everyone a Safe and Happy Memorial Day! When you drive through the quaint upstate town of Waterloo, New York, you feel as …

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A Stroll through Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion

The first time I visited Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion was the day I shot most of this video when Sonnenberg’s Executive Director David Hutchings …

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A Stroll through Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion in Canandaigua, NY from CAROL WHITE LLEWELLYN on Vimeo.

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Visiting Canandaigua NY: Saunter, Savor and Sip

In spite of looming clouds, Friday turned out to be a wonderful day to play hooky from work and give friends from New York …

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An Over-the-rainbow Experience at the Oz-Stravaganza Festival, June 1-3, 2012

As I stood in the parking lot of The Little Theatre listening to two friends – Dresden from the George Eastman House and Chris …

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