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Schoharie Crossing 17 Marvel at one of the Erie Canal’s 129 Schoharie Street largest aqueducts and explore the off NYS Route 5S Fort Hunter, NY 12069 impressive locks that are preserved at this picturesque site. Trace the (518) 829-7516 history of the canal in the visitor center, view exhibits at the canal store, and enjoy a variety of special programs and recreational activities, including hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and boating. The site’s scenic pathways connect to the Erie Canalway Trail. Grounds open year-round; tours, programs, and visitor center are available May through October; call for information. Bennington Battlefield 18 See the site of a Revolutionary War battle fought in August 1777. British troops were defeated here on their way to capture American storehouses in Bennington, Vermont. This American victory played an important role in forcing a British surrender on October 17, 1777, in Saratoga. View interpretive signs and enjoy the scenery. Route 67, Walloomsac, NY 12090 (518) 686-7109 (518) 279-1155 (general info— Grafton Lakes State Park) Open May 1 through Labor Day, daily; Labor Day through Veterans Day, weekends only; call for information. 10  http://www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/27/details.aspx http://www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/12/details.aspx

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2012 Celebrate New York History Guide
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Western NY/ Finger Lakes
Central /1,000 Islands
Capital District / North County
Hudson River Valley
New York City/ Long Island

2013 Celebrate New York History Guide

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