Horseheads is one of those place names that makes you pause for a second. It is memorable, a little mysterious, and tied to a specific moment in local Revolutionary era history. The story is closely connected to the Sullivan Expedition of 1779, also known as the Clinton Sullivan Campaign, and to the…
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America 250 is a celebration of our nation’s birthday, and it is also a reminder that the promise of the Revolution has always been a work in progress. If you want a Chemung County story that captures both, start with John W. Jones. John W. Jones escaped slavery in Virginia and settled in Elmira in…
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2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. New York played a major role in the Revolutionary era and in the 250 years that followed, and communities across the state are using this milestone to learn, share stories, and come together. There are many ways to experience…
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