All about New York
Websites for studying about New York
Coming to America: Immigration
This page is for you teachers who have constantly asked for a page on Immigration and Ellis Island....Enjoy!
A to Z Kids Stuff - New York
Fun Educational Activities
Kids Konnect.com - New York
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
New York Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
TheUS50.com - New York
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - New York
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - New York
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - New York
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - New York
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - New York
Fast Facts & Trivia
More websites for studying about New York...
Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for New York
Gymnastics
southeast
New York Classical Christian Homeschool
LEAP Homeschool Group
Southwest
Art classes for Homeschoolers
Upstate - Western
New York Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in New York
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
Latter-day Saint Eastern Home Educators
More New York homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
New York was the 11th state to join the union. It became a state on July 26, 1788.
Capital - Albany
Abbreviation - NY
Nickname - The Empire State
Motto - Excelsior - Ever Upwards
Song - "I Love New York"
Bird - Eastern Bluebird
Flower - Rose
Insect - Nine-Spotted Ladybug (Ladybird Beetle)
Area - approximately 54,475 square miles
New York field trips
Ben Newton Memorial Civil War Weekend
This is an exciting, family-friendly, annual event that takes place in Newtown Battlefield State Park, a beautiful state park setting, on top of a wooded hill. Military, artillery, civilian, and sutler impressions are most welcome, but be warned that we are sticklers for authenticity! The rustic, wooded battlefield setting is a popular one among re-enactors. Friday is Education Day, with around 20 - 24 stations set up to educate the 800 local school kids who attend. Saturday and Sunday feature woods battles both days. Both period and modern camping are available, and water, firewood and straw are provided. Port-a-johns are placed near the camps, and showers are available in the park restrooms. A Friday evening welcome meal is served to all participants in the beautiful, rustic, lodge in the park. Saturday evening, we present Candlelight Tours for the public, and participants for about 20 scenarios are needed. Information and online registration is available on our website. Check website for details of event held in May.
Annual Civil War Weekend
Come join the biggest War Between the States event in New York. The Eastern Re-enactors Association & Lyndon Enhancement And Preservation Group is hosting a Civil War Re-enactment and Living History weekend in Lyndon New York 14727. Lyndon is nestled in the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County in Western New York between Buffalo NY and Bradford PA. We are just 25 miles north of the PA boarder. The event will be held on over 40 acres of farm land on top of a mountain overlooking the luscious green valleys below with no 21st century encroachments. Battle Re-enactments, Civil War Living History Displays Saturday & Sunday Sanitary Fair, 50/50, live auction, Sutler’s plus Civil War Lecture’s and Skirmishes. Check website for event held in June.
Annual Civil War Weekend
Marilla’s Annual Civil War Encampment at Marilla Town Park on Three Rod Road. Bonfire Friday Night, Battle Re-enactment's and living history Saturday and Sunday. Open to the public 9am to 5pm and 7 to 10pm on Saturday, 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Period Dance Saturday evening, open to the public, featuring City Fiddle and a Sunday Church Service with other entertainment planned, Check website for event held in July.
Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 5th Annual Civil War Days
Battles Saturday and Sunday @1pm, Concert Friday evening, Blue/Gray Dance Saturday evening. Camps open Friday after noon. Check website for event held in August.
Wolf Oak Acres – Civil War Days
Re-enactors from the entire northeast will congregate on 150 acres of pristine valleys, meadows, mountains, and creeks in scenic Madison County NY; to portray a north vs. south weekend. Battle scenes, hospital scenes, living history, fashion show, vintage games, church services, candle light tours, artillery and cavalry will all display a historically accurate portrayal of life during Civil War. Sutlers will be peddling their wares, available for reenactor and public purchases. Educational Day on Friday for local schools for living history. The weekend will be open to the public 10-5 each day, as well as Fri/Sat. evenings for optional candle-light tours at 7pm. 315-762-3090. Early October. Check website for details.
Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum
The purpose of the society is to collect, preserve, and present to the public historical and cultural materials pertaining to Putnam County, especially the Philipstown area, the West Point Foundry, and the Hudson Highlands. To fulfill this mission, the society maintains and administers the Foundry School Museum and a research library. The museum organizes changing exhibitions, with accompanying catalogues, and provides educational programming for the public.
National Women's Hall of Fame
The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office. The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership organization, holds as its mission: "To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of the United States of America whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have been the greatest value for the development of their country."©
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