A New York Minute In History

A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts ...more

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September 25, 2024 00:29:35
New York and the War of 1812 | A New York Minute in History

New York and the War of 1812 | A New York Minute in History

This episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812, which is often considered America’s “second war of Independence.” With a...

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August 28, 2024 00:29:17
Hungry for History: Culinary and Foodways History | A New York Minute in History

Hungry for History: Culinary and Foodways History | A New York Minute in History

This episode focuses on culinary history and the Pomeroy Foundation’s Hungry for History program. We discover that the history of what we eat, and...

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July 31, 2024 00:29:34
Summer at the Fair: A History of Agricultural Fairs in New York State | A New York Minute in History

Summer at the Fair: A History of Agricultural Fairs in New York State | A New York Minute in History

As New York State prepares to host the oldest state fair in the nation, this episode tells the history of the summertime tradition of...

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June 26, 2024 00:29:30
Lady Acland’s Voyage: A First-Hand Account of the Battles of Saratoga | A New York Minute in History

Lady Acland’s Voyage: A First-Hand Account of the Battles of Saratoga | A New York Minute in History

This episode tells the story of Lady Christian Henrietta Caroline “Harriet” Acland, aristocratic wife of Major John Dyke Acland, who commanded the British 20th...

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May 29, 2024 00:29:31
Ronek Park: Postwar Non-discriminatory Housing on Long Island | A New York Minute in History

Ronek Park: Postwar Non-discriminatory Housing on Long Island | A New York Minute in History

This episode tells the story of Ronek Park, a non-discriminatory housing development built in 1950 in the village of North Amityville. Unlike the many...

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April 26, 2024 00:29:35
Chinatown Community History | A New York Minute in History

Chinatown Community History | A New York Minute in History

May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month and in celebration this episode highlights the community history of Manhattan’s Chinatown, one of the...

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