History

Candy canes have been around for hundreds of years, but they haven't always looked the way that they do now!

Did you know that 100 years ago, Thanksgiving was more about mischief and candy than it was turkey and cranberries? It's true!

Labor Day is about the contribution of millions of people to the workforce and to celebrate, we've put together some facts about the holiday and the American worker.

If you've always wanted to get out and learn more about our river town, the Binghamton Bridge Pedal is the perfect way to do that.

Did you know that Route 20 is the longest highway in all of America? It runs right through Central New York.

Historic treasures in Broome County are being shown off June 15-16.

These nine museums in Broome County will transport you back in time to simpler days while providing some fun education.

Have you ever wondered why the date Easter falls on changes each year? The answer actually goes back to 325 A.D.

The story of how 'President's Day' came to be started in 1800, but didn't evolve into what we know it to be today until the early 2000's.

While most are familiar with Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech, there are five things about Martin Luther King Jr. that you might not have ever known.

Gerald Smith, who has been the Broome County historian for three decades, has been recognized for distinguished service by the New York Academy of History.

The City of Binghamton is about to mark its sesquicentennial. Binghamton was incorporated as a city on April 9, 1867.

My dad had a lot of Dad-isms. Among them was a phrase that was used to describe a poor person or family. Lets say John Doe was poor, He'd say " John next door, he ain't got a pot to piss in, or a window to throw it out of!" The window part I think he may have added...

Townsquare Binghamton revisits Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.