Articles related to "Albany"

Located in the heart of downtown Albany, Georgia the Flint Riverquarium is a true treat - an aquarium that showcases a natural habitat.

Chehaw's Wild Animal Park in Albany, Georgia is a relatively small, peaceful zoo that is perfect for spending a few fun, relaxing hours with one's family.

Joe Lovano, Liz Wright, Dirty Dozen Brass Band play jazz at 2009 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival an outdoor free jazz concert by the Hudson River in upstate New York.

Leaf peepers abound as fall foliage season begins. Travelers can leave cars behind and plan a trip by train in upstate New York to see autumn leaves at their peak.

Old city charm, fun nightlife, music and tulip festivals, live jazz and urban cool on hip Lark Street make New York's state capital, Albany NY, a great place to visit.

The Albany Plan represented an efficient approach to a more centralized government able to address general colonial issues but still under Parliamentary control.

Business Improvement Districts are non-profit organizations formed by a business area. What is a BID and how does it work to improve and revitalize an urban retail area?

For people who are too busy to go to their own doctors, or don't have one, there are several places in Albany County, New York, where they can get a flu shot.

The hip Lark Street Business District in Albany NY is alive with year-round events & festivals in an area of trendy restaurants and thriving upstate New York night life.

Renewed conflict with France prompts Albany Congress. Six Nations of the Iroquois attend. Ben Franklin, Thomas Hutchinson propose Central Government to organize defense.

Prince Leopold of Albany, Queen Victoria's son, and his wife Princess Helena of Waldeck-Pyrmont had two children, Princess Alice and Prince Charles Edward of Albany.

The marriage of Prince Leopold of Albany, Queen Victoria's youngest son, and Princess Helena of Waldeck-Pyrmont was a popular royal union that produced two children.

Grand Street Community Arts works with teens to initiate Vacant Lot Project to transform abandoned urban property in distressed neighborhoods in Albany, New York.

Sharks, blubber, engines, flensing, oil, films, storage tanks and 3D shows at the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company in Frenchman's Bay

On March 17, 2008, a new governor will be sworn in in New York State and history will be made.

Anthony Jansen (Westbrook) arrived at New York in 1641 and is recognized as founder of the "Westbrook" family because he was the first of his line to use the surname.

Michael Weidrich, Director of Lark Street Business Improvement District, highlights BID events LarkFEST, Art on Lark, Champagne on the Park & 1st Friday gallery stroll.

South-west Western Australia is a beautiful part of the world, and destinations such as Margaret River, Denmark, Albany and Walpole are great places to book a trip.

A can't miss family activity in Albany is the annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park. After the lights, kids can enjoy food, crafts, a visit with Santa and rides.

The Lansing family is among the prominent old Dutch families that settled in the Hudson River corridor at the present site of Albany, NY at an early date.

Born to a Dutch farmer and tavern-keeper in 1782, President Martin Van Buren's fastidious appearance belied his humble origins in Kinderhook, New York.

New York is the USA's second leading grower of apples. There are several orchards in NY's capital region for pick your own apples and produce, and also apple festivals.

The American Revolution split the Iroquois Confederation and resulted in internal warfare that had devastating results.

Monuments and memorials honoring heroes of New York placed among the dramatic architecture make Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany NY well worth a visit.

In lieu of a large gathering at home, many families choose to get away for the holidays. Along the east coast, several hotels are now offering Thanksgiving packages.

Queen Victoria of Great Britain and her husband Prince Albert had four sons - King Edward VII, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Prince Leopold.

There is a little controversy about what was the first steamship to cross the Atlantic because many did so with a combination of sail and auxiliary steam engines.

From the Catskill Mountain lore of Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow, to opulent turn-of-the-century mansions, a fall foliage cruise on the Hudson is memorable!

With Canute the Holy on the throne the Danes once again had a true viking ruling their country, but Canute's reign was marked with deception, rebellion and brutal murder.

Gary Matthews's $55 Million Contract with the Los Angeles Angels may be in jeopardy after police broke open a steroid and HGH supply network that may have supplied him.

Visiting Savannah in search of Paula Deen? Check out her restaurant in the city called Lady & Sons or read her new memoir, It Ain't All About the Cookin'.

Isabel Gunn was a remarkable woman who disguised herself as a man to work in the male dominated world of the fur trade as a labourer for the Hudson's Bay Company.

Sugar sticks that were formed as special sweet treats with no particular symbolism evolved into today's candy canes.

Fares are as low as $1 on Megabus service between New York and Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo as well as between Chicago and Detroit, St. Louis and other towns.

An overview of the early history of The Royal Marines, one of oldest and most respected elite fighting units in the British Armed Forces.

Seeing autumn leaves change color in Northeastern United States is breathtaking. Plan a trip to upstate New York to hike the trails to see fall foliage at its peak.

When John Coble left Pennsylvania for the cattle business in the west he had no idea his life would take the path of murder and suicide.

Margaret Tudor led a very turbulent life, causing scandal. She married three times, and, like her brother Henry VIII, had trouble obtaining divorces.

A turning point for the Americans, Saratoga represented everything that was wrong in the British command structure during the American Revolutionary War.

History & architecture are preserved in the Victorian Village of Round Lake NY. This turn-of-century town in upstate New York is on National Registry of Historic Places.

Learn about Expressive Arts through an interview with New York Expressive Arts Director, Denie Whalen, who uses the arts to facilitate self-discovery and healing.

The Union Defense Committee resulted from a desire of ordinary citizens to actively assist the national government to force the southern states back into the Union.

The only kilted regiment to represent the Union Army in the American Civil War was comprised mostly of Scots and Scottish-Americans.

This article looks at President Obama's investment plans for the American railroad system and briefly examines how this will work in concert with his other plans.

Vacant lots in city neighborhoods transformed into community gardens produce locally grown vegetables and flowers for urban residents in a successful model in upstate NY.

From Long Island to Syracuse, New York State offers a diverse collection of outlet stores, with something for every taste.

The popularity of television shows like CSI and Criminal Minds has made forensics careers popular choices for students. Forensic colleges now offer online classes.

That wonderful one-hoss shay immortalized in the famous Oliver Wendell Holmes poem was a real one that can be seen in a Pittsfield, MA museum.

The creators of Fireproof announced plans for a new movie in 2011. Courageous addresses issues of fatherhood. Four law enforcement officers learn honor begins at home.

With only a handful of games left to play, teams are jockeying for seeding in their conference tournaments.