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"Some of you have known me in other scenes..." General Winfield Scott Returns to Western New York

When a combination of diplomacy and threat of force was needed on the Niagara Frontier in the wake of Canadian unrest, American presidents turned to Winfield Scott.

Miss Lend Lease: One-Of-A-Kind Warplane Continues to Share its Secrets

Over 15 years after we first shared the story of this amazing artifact, its story continues to evolve.

The Lafayette Trail Across Western New York: Memorializing a National Historical Event

The 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of American is being permanently documented through a special initiative.

The Small Flag at the Bottom of the Trunk

Generations later, a war souvenir makes its way back to the small town where it was made.

Remembering Ely S. Parker: 120 Years Since His Gravemarker Unveiling

A recent commemoration provides an opportunity to reevaluate this gifted and influential Seneca.

Clescent Krueger: Pioneering Female Arc Welder

The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II provides a perfect opportunity to spotlight this Home Front pioneer.

Herbert O. Fisher: Tonawanda’s Aviator Extraordinaire

Tonawanda native Herbert O. Fisher was one of the greatest test pilots of the mid-20th century—yet few have heard of him.

The Armory: Olean’s Military and Social Hub & St. Bonaventure University’s Record-Setting Basketball Home

Built to house weaponry and train soldiers, the armory served the community in many other ways.

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