Museum leaders are working to connect people today to the events of 1776. They’re confident they can, and will.

MURFREESBORO – On Feb. 26, the Murfreesboro Historical Association will honor the memory of the Revolutionary War hero General Lafayette in a re-enactment of his 1825 visit to the town. The ...

Noon to 2 p.m., Picnic in the park at Comstock Park, which will close out the weekend of events. Adrian’s bicentennial website is interactive in that it allows users to click on each event date ...

Noon to 2 p.m., Picnic in the park at Comstock Park, which will close out the weekend of events. Adrian’s bicentennial website is interactive in that it allows users to click on each event date for ...

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29: Vicksburg’s Bicentennial 2 p.m. Mayor’s Proclamation & Dedication, moved from Washington Park to the City Auditorium (free). RSVP on Facebook 5 p.m. Bicentennial Parade (free).

Jacksonville wasn’t officially platted until March 1825, but the city got its bicentennial party started early Saturday, with a gala marking the first big event in a year of celebrations.

UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County Tourism is holding an Erie Canal Bicentennial photo contest. To celebrate the anniversary, the organization is inviting everyone to share their love for the Erie Canal.