Sold like a draft animal in 1793, Chloe Cooley's horrific ordeal set into motion a series of events that would eventually result in the elimination of slavery in British North America.

Founded in 1859 by three German churches, Concordia Cemetery has served the changing East Side community ever since.  Today, the stories of its “residents” continue to be preserved through a variety of efforts and events.

Our executive director travels to several European scenes that were featured in a pair of our 2019 stories, and visits the locations where Western New Yorkers made history.

Today, Canadians remember William Lyon Mackenzie in a variety of ways, which often differ from how Americans view this controversial figure.