By Elizabeth Clark Frederick Douglass is a famous Rochester citizen, but what about his wife, Anna Murray Douglass? What is her story? Why has her story been forgotten? Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave who became an activist, public speaker, author, and a leader in the abolitionist movement. Douglass was born into slavery in 1818… Continue reading Anna Murray Douglass
Hartwell Hall: In Honor of Ernest Hartwell
By Aladiana Tosado What we now know as SUNY Brockport developed from the Brockport State Normal School, which was founded in 1866. In the 1940s, after ups and downs, the school secured state and federal funding to remain open, largely through the efforts of principal Ernest Hartwell. After a few years of construction, the new… Continue reading Hartwell Hall: In Honor of Ernest Hartwell
Street Art in Rochester and the Surrounding Areas
By Sophia Haynes Rochester is known around the country as a hub for street art of all varieties. Hundreds of pieces have popped up through the years, each offering a splash of color and an insight into the artist’s mind. In addition to many local artists, some have come from across the country or even… Continue reading Street Art in Rochester and the Surrounding Areas
Brockport Erie Canal
By Cole Berhalter The largest waterway in North America connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. It goes right through the Village of Brockport. Importance and History of the Erie Canal in Brockport The Erie Canal’s location in Brockport was vital for the town to prosper the way that it did. The canal, which… Continue reading Brockport Erie Canal
The Hidden Fallout Shelters
By Quinn Guy What lies beneath our feet? In the 1960s, the world was at a crucial point in history. The United States of America and the Soviet Union were in the middle of a nuclear arms race as part of the Cold War between these two countries. Determined to prove their strength, both nations… Continue reading The Hidden Fallout Shelters
Ground Zero
By Lauren Schultz This memorial is one that people see every day driving through Brockport. Its a tribute not only to the 343 firefighters who died on September 11th, 2001, but also to all the workers in the Twin Towers, the passengers on the flights, and the NYC Department of Sanitation workers who cleaned over… Continue reading Ground Zero
Susan B. Anthony: Famous Suffragist, Abolitionist & Rochesterian
By Evelyn Patterson “Let’s Have Tea” Statue in Rochester Susan B. Anthony was born in 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts, and later she and her family moved to the city of Rochester in 1845. Their Rochester house served as a meeting place for abolitionist groups, and eventually Susan B. Anthony herself became an abolitionist, a follower… Continue reading Susan B. Anthony: Famous Suffragist, Abolitionist & Rochesterian
Courage Bowl
By RJ Woolcott Game of Courage The Courage Bowl is more than just a game. It’s more than a win or loss being added to each teams’ statistics. The Courage Bowl is about helping children who have severe illnesses and can’t participate in the sport of football. It is about putting on a show for… Continue reading Courage Bowl
Fort Drum & “Mr. Fort Drum”
By Elizabeth Ervin History Of Fort Drum, New York In 1809, the United States stationed a company of infantry soldiers at what was then called Sackett’s Harbor to control smuggling between northern New York and Canada. Following the outbreak of the War of 1812, Sacketts Harbor became the center of United States naval and military activity for the… Continue reading Fort Drum & “Mr. Fort Drum”
Susan B. Anthony: A Role Model for All Feminists
By Anna Sheehan Susan B. Anthony was one of the famous activists fighting for woman suffrage in nineteenth-century America. Her grave is available for the public to visit at Mount Hope Cemetery, where she continues to be remembered and celebrated, especially on Election Day. The tradition of placing “I voted” sticker on her headstone started… Continue reading Susan B. Anthony: A Role Model for All Feminists
The History of the Erie Canal
By Mia Lamanna The largest artificial waterway in all of North America. The Erie Canal was built in the early to mid-nineteenth century. It was set to be about 40 feet deep and contain over 83 locks due to the hilly nature of the area. For eight years, the land was excavated and dug out… Continue reading The History of the Erie Canal
Susan B. Anthony: A Sticker Salute to Universal Suffrage
By Emily Bishop Well known suffragette Susan B. Anthony’s final resting place lies in one of the earliest modern burial grounds, Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York. It’s there on the first Tuesday of November every year you’ll see a popular Rochester voting tradition. Beginning as early as 2014 women have been honoring Susan… Continue reading Susan B. Anthony: A Sticker Salute to Universal Suffrage
Hauntwell Hall
By Holly Wagner They say we don’t believe in ghost. And I said come to Hartwell and you will. — Florence Miller The hidden tales of Hartwell There’s something in ghost stories that lurk in our minds and spark curiosity. We are often told of haunted graveyards, where souls wander, seeking revenge, or woods we… Continue reading Hauntwell Hall
ADK Fire Towers
By Kelsey Zehr When you think of forest fires, you don’t generally think about the eastern side of the country, right? It is rare to hear similar stories of devastating fires like those in the midwestern and western states. But, the Adirondack Park has seen a fair amount of destructive fires. Fire towers were created… Continue reading ADK Fire Towers
Brockport Woman’s Gymnastics
By Laken Sooy The Brockport women’s gymnastics team was established in 1968, a few years after the men’s gymnastics team. The team was originally a club team, meaning that they were affiliated with Brockport, but they did not receive the same status and funding that varsity teams did. Liz Savory was the first official head… Continue reading Brockport Woman’s Gymnastics
Soviet Special Olympics Fountain
By Nick Victoria “Joy and Happiness to All the Children of the World” is a fountain made by Soviet artist Zurab Tsereteli in 1979. His inspiration for the project arose from when the United Nations declared 1979 the International Year of Child and Brockport hosted the 1979 International Summer Special Olympic Games. Tsereteli, who was… Continue reading Soviet Special Olympics Fountain
Soldier’s Memorial Tower
By Kaleigh Lauck The Soldier’s Memorial Tower was established in 1894 in the town of Sweden, just off Owens Road. It is a fifty-foot tower made of sandstone. This tower was constructed by the Brockport Rural Cemetery Association. The purpose of this tower was to honor the veterans of the Civil War. It is known… Continue reading Soldier’s Memorial Tower
Mary Jane Holmes: A Brockport Bright
By Emma Cafarella Mary Jane Holmes, born in Brookfield, Massachusetts in 1825, is the second highest selling female author of the nineteenth-century United States, trailing only Harriet Beecher Stowe with a sold total of more than two million books. She wrote a total of 39 novels in addition to several novellas and short stories, publishing… Continue reading Mary Jane Holmes: A Brockport Bright
