Elmira Prison Camp | Path Through History | WSKG
ELMIRA PRISON CAMP | Chemung County
After the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1861, the country erupted into Civil War and Elmira became an integral part of the North’s war effort. At first, railroad lines that crisscrossed the area brought raw recruits to train at Camp Rathbun located within the city.
As the war raged on, Camp Rathbun fell into disuse and in July 1864, a part of its 30 acres was converted into a prison to house the increasing numbers of Confederate prisoners of war. Between the summer of 1864 and the fall of 1865, Elmira Prison Camp housed more than 12,000 southern prisoners. Conditions were atrocious, and about one out of every four prisoners would perish from a variety of causes.
Many of the Confederate dead are buried in nearby Woodlawn National Cemetery. After the war, the camp was closed and dismantled, and while much of the camp has disappeared from the landscape, its importance continues to make it part of New York’s Path Through History.
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Afton Museum | Path Through History | WSKG
AFTON MUSEUM | Chenango County
In 1791, the Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the poem flow gently, Sweet Afton about a pastoral river in his native country. It was 1857 when the Village of South Bainbridge took its new name from that very poem.
Located half-way between Oneonta and Binghamton, the Susquehanna River flows gently by the Town of Afton. Settled in 1792, the area is rich in history. In 1827, the Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith and Emma Hale were married at the Tarble homestead, now known as the Mormon House.
Located on Main Street, the Afton Museum preserves and shares the history of this historic community. The museum, located in what was once a quaint house and barn, is now filled with exhibits focused on Native American Indian artifacts, Civil War items, farming equipment and much more. The museum also houses a number of artifacts associated with Joseph Smith, including a mantle piece from the old Mormon House.
Here in Afton, where the Susquehanna flows gently and local history comes alive is another important stop on New York's Path Through History.
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Afton Museum
Chenango Arts Council
Chenango County Historian
Chenango County Historical Society
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Econo Lodge Elmira in Fisherville NY
Rates: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . Econo Lodge Elmira 871 County Rd. 64 Fisherville NY 14903-9785 The Econo Lodge hotel is located on State Route 17, less than five miles from the Elmira Corning Regional Airport, Elmira College and the Arnot Mall. This hotel is minutes from the Corning Museum of Glass and the National Soaring Museum. Watkins Glen International, one of America's premier racing facilities, is just 15 miles away. Additional nearby attractions include the Rockwell Museum of Western Art and the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center. Several shopping centers are nearby. Many restaurants are within walking distance, including Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, T.G.I. Friday's, Taco Bell and Old Country Buffet. Guests are invited to enjoy amenities and features like free Wi-Fi Internet access, free hot breakfast, free local and long distance calls, free coffee. This hotel also provides guests with fresh popcorn and fresh-baked cookies in the evenings. Access to fax service is available for business travelers. All guest rooms are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Non-smoking rooms are offered. Laundry facilities are located on the property for guest convenience.
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Chemung County Historical Society | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:00:36 1 History of the Society
00:02:30 2 Location
00:04:00 3 Collections and exhibits
00:04:26 3.1 Chemung Valley History Museum
00:05:23 3.2 The Booth Library
00:06:10 4 Accomplishments and awards
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The Chemung County Historical Society is headquartered in the historic Chemung Canal Bank Building in Elmira, New York. It is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the history of the Chemung River Valley region. The society was founded in 1923 and first chartered by New York State in 1947. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and currently operates two cultural repositories, the Chemung Valley History Museum and the Booth Library, both as non-profit educational institutions.