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New York State’s First Path Through History Weekend of 2018 Makes Exploring History Easier Than Ever

Visit the Home of a Civil War General and U.S. President, Experience One of the Last Lighthouses of its Kind, and Join an Old Fashioned Ball Game at Path Through History Weekend Events

Special Programs Offer Immersive Opportunities to Experience New York State History and Heritage during the 2018 Path Through History Weekends, June 16-17 and October 6-8

NEW YORK – June 5, 2018 – Events across New York State will offer new perspectives into the state's history and heritage during this year's Path Through History Weekends. Scheduled to coincide with Father's Day on June 16-17 and Columbus Day on October 6-8, these events are ideal vacation and family opportunities. During these weekends, hundreds of museums, historic sites, parks and community groups across the state will host special tours, reenactments and other enhanced programming. Many participating sites will also offer special discounts or free admission. Visitors might find themselves playing an early form of baseball, talking to a soldier at a living history reenactment, watching a glassblowing demonstration, or sampling new foods at a festival showcasing one of the state’s diverse communities.

"From the Civil Rights movement and expansion westward via the Erie Canal to pivotal wartime moments, New York and its people have helped shape America’s history," New York State Executive Director of Tourism Ross D. Levi said. "With one-of-a-kind insider experiences, Path Through History Weekends provide a great opportunity to discover some of New York State’s fascinating story. These weekends are an especially great time to plan a family getaway that is both enriching and fun."

The weekends showcase New York’s Path Through History program, introduced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2012, which uses 13 themes to organize more than 650 heritage sites across the state. The Path Through History website provides maps; a user-friendly list of historical sites searchable by theme, region and dates of travel; and an itinerary builder to help visitors plan a trip along their very own path through history.

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