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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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Have a Roaring Good Time at the Seneca Park Zoo

When my daughters were young and we lived outside NYC (where the commute was an hour and a half each way…glad those days are …

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A Hands-on Visit to Corning Museum of Glass

A visit to Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG)  provides an incredible adventure for people of all ages,  This one-of-a-kind attraction tells the history of …

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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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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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ROCA 6x6x2012: Celebrating Five Years of Making Art Accessible to All

This year marks the Fifth Anniversary of the Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6×6 Exhibit, a fun and innovative fundraiser for ROCA that gathers and …

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