by Chris Clemens Each month this year I’ve been visiting different museums in Upstate New York. It seemed the best way to cap off the yearlong project was at the New York State Museum in Albany. With exhibits ranging from modern art to local history and science, it has something for everyone. Plus, as a […]
by Chris Clemens Upstate’s fascination with the spirit world has existed for as long as humans have lived here. The first half of the 19th century gave birth to a wild fire of religious movements and spiritual activity. Even today, some would argue that the spiritual landscape is still very unique. So, it’s probably no […]
by Michael Brewster The explosive popularity of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway smash Hamilton has catapulted the Philip Schuyler family from the dusty pages of history into the spotlight. Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy have their roles in Alexander Hamilton’s life dramatized in the musical, and when my teenage daughter became a fan, I took the opportunity to […]