Fort Stanwix to display historic painting

[frankcor]

I find local history entertaining, so I'll use this board to point you to www.uticaod.com/homepage/x1151558785

I, for one, appreciate the vital support the OIN provided in our struggle against tyranny.

If you've got an afternoon for a visit to Rome, spend some time observing the displays and video presentations throughout the museum. Along with presenting so many fascinating artifacts, the Parks service historians did a great job of portraying life in this region at the time of the Revolution. You may be surprised to discover how much racism and hatred contributed to the events that occurred here more than 200 years ago.

If you enjoy the displays there, plan a 2nd visit to Rome, this time to the Historical Society a few blocks north of the Fort. They focus more on the times between the Revolution and today, leaving the Fort to tell the story of the Revolution. The number of artifacts on display is really amazing.

Both museums are free admission. Bring a crowd and tell them you paid for the tickets ahead of time.

[frankcor]

In the interest of full disclosure, I am a member of and volunteer at the Historical Society. I have no connection with Fort Stanwix other than helping pay to construct and maintain it along with all of you.

[Swimmy]

I think we're taking this "advertising" issue a little too seriously. As long as people aren't posting spam, like on the disgrace forums, or continuously posting about 2-for-1 drink specials, I'm ok with promoting various events throughout the area. How else are we going to find out there is something to do other than get drunk at cavallos?

Thank you frankcor for sharing this information.

I'm a huge history buff, if I can factor in a long enough study break to make it out there, I will be on my way.

[Clipper]

I thank you also Frankcor. This thread is not what I could consider and ad of any kind. I also love history. I wish I were close enough to go to the fort and check it out.

[rrogers40]

Hey everyone- this looks like a good post to jump in to.

The Fort currently displays a smaller print of the Painting but will have the original one on display sometime in February. And for those who have more money than me I'm sure prints are available online someware and probably at the O-Nations Cultural Center.

Heres a copy of it:

[Swimmy]

Cool. Thank you for posting the painting.

[frankcor]

Thanks, rrogers. (love that avatar) From what I've read, even as bad as it looks, that painting doesn't come close to portraying the horrible situation in which both sides found themselves that day.

Swimmy, next time you get a break, drop me an e-mail. I'll be happy to pay your admission and be your guide for a Saturday morning.

Clipper, the same goes for you next time you travel north.

[Swimmy]

Thank you Frankcor, I'll keep that in mind. Unfortunately, I won't have that much free time for at least a month. But when I do, I'll send you an e-mail.

[rrogers40]

frankcor said:

Swimmy, next time you get a break, drop me an e-mail. I'll be happy to pay your admission and be your guide for a Saturday morning.

Clipper, the same goes for you next time you travel north.

*Caugh* Fort Stanwix is Free *Caugh*

[Ralph]

I haven't been out there in quite a while. Last time was with a class trip with one of my daughters.
I enjoyed it very much and wish we had spent more time there then.

I went by it everyday when we were opening our new store out there last year and was wondering what new things were there since my last visit.

Thanks much for posting that picture, I remember it from somewhere years ago in my youth!

[frankcor]

rrogers, shhhhh. Didja have to blow my cover? swimmy and Clipper were thinking I was being magnanimous.

*cough* okay, I'll pick up the tip *cough*

[Swimmy]

That's twice now, frankcor!

lol.

[losjibaros]

magnanimous = man boobs

[kim]

Frank, my father does stuff like that! He'll offer to buy me a big dinner at a nice restaurant on a day that he KNOWS the restaurant is closed! :-o HMPH!

Swimmy, I think you've mentioned getting drunk at Cavalo's a few times now. You know, I think you're right about that. Until I was in my 30's, I don't think I ever entered that place without ending up just a bit....ummmm....happy. That IS where the under 30 crowd goes to drink, isn't it?

I went to Cavalo's a few years ago and wanted to have a dinner on the deck. There was a guy checking ID's at the door. He was checking EVERYONES ID. Except mine and my husband's. Not only did he NOT ask us for ID, but he held the door open for us and said 'have a nice time ma'am and sir.'. I felt so old.

[frankcor]

If you felt old, you must be old ::snicker::

I think I'd get along fine with your father.