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g-volcano-photo · 11 months

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familyadventuresinnewyorkstate · 2 years

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𝙀𝙓𝙋𝙇𝙊𝙍𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙇𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙎 There are several places around each Finger Lake where visitors can hike to the lakeshore. This Nature Preserve is an idyllic spot located on Cayuga Lake. https://familyadventuresinnewyorkstate.com/vanriper-conservation-area-whitlock-nature-preserve-romulus-ny/ #cayugalake #naturepreserve #conservationarea #fingerlakes #fingerlakesny #explorenewyork #lakeshore #dog #hiking #beach #autumn #autumncolors #colorfulsky #amazingplace #beautiful #explore #nature #lake #peaceful #hikeny #hikingtrails #trail #dogfriendly #iloveny #i❤️ny #ispyny #nys_landscapes (at Vanriper Conservation Area & Whitlock Nature Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj06CYMObJn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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yatescountyhistorycenter · 2 months

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Thinking about the Sullivan Expedition

By Jonathan Monfiletto

During its reign over its North American territory, Great Britain attempted to keep peace with the Native Americans who already lived here. Following the French and Indian War, as the North American theater of the Seven Years’ War was known, the British government adopted the Proclamation of 1763 to declare its colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

The western portion of British-claimed territory was considered to be Native American land. In New York, the boundary between the colony and indigenous land lay around the modern-day Utica-Rome area. After the American Revolution, however, the proclamation was nullified and the newly ordained American citizens began to explore and settle their new country.

That brought the Public Universal Friend – the person – and the Society of Universal Friends – the group – into what they called the Genesee Country, as the first permanent, non-native settlers of what is now Yates County. It also brought Levi Benton and his family – the first settlers of the county aside from the Friends – and many other Pennsylvanians and New England Yankees to the area.

The Genesee Country became a focal point for white settlement in the early years of the American nation. That’s because of an event that happened a decade before the Friends arrived, in which soldiers who took part returned home with stories of a wonderful and bountiful land.

In 1779, General George Washington dispatched General John Sullivan and his forces to march up the Susquehanna River in eastern Pennsylvania to the Genesee River in western New York. The goal was to harass the tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy who lived in that area and had allied with the British.

What became known as the Sullivan Expedition occurred after what the Continental Army considered massacres by Iroquois warriors in Wyoming Valley (along the Susquehanna in Pennsylvania) and Cherry Valley (south of the Mohawk River in New York). In secondary accounts of the expedition, these events read more like raids in which Iroquois forces took part alongside, and under the direction of, British forces. The Continental Army nevertheless decided it needed to specifically target the Iroquois with an offensive in response.

The expedition did not result in a large loss of life – there were a few casualties on both sides in scattered skirmishes – as thousands of Iroquois fled their villages toward British strongholds ahead of the approaching troops. The Army did not take any Iroquois captives, though that had been a goal of the expedition, and the main result was troops destroyed Iroquois villages and decimated homes and crops.

In 1929, during the 150th anniversary of the Sullivan Expedition, Herbert D. Winters – the head of the history department of Keuka College – wrote a series of 11 articles for The Chronicle-Express that offered a detailed and extensive history of the expedition. He discusses the planning of the expedition and its beginnings and then charts Sullivan’s course. I used Winters’ writings – along with an essay by Seneca County Historian Walter J. Gable, a webpage from the National Park Service, and the Historical Marker Database website – to inform this article.

Following the course of the Susquehanna, Sullivan and his forces staged the Battle of Newtown – in present-day Elmira – against, again, a mix of British and Iroquois forces. From there, the expedition entered the Finger Lakes region through Catherine’s Town at the southern end of Seneca Lake. The expedition marched northward up the east side of Seneca Lake.

Once Sullivan’s forces reached the northern end of Seneca Lake, at the Seneca village of Kanadesaga, he sent detachments down both the west side and east side of Cayuga Lake. Though the expedition did not travel the entire length of the west side of Seneca Lake, it did reach present-day Yates County. A detachment was sent to the Seneca village of Kashong to destroy it.

As Winters documents, a force of 400 men, and later an additional 200 reinforcements, went to work destroying the crops they found there – potatoes, apples, peaches, cucumbers, watermelons, and corn. The village, like many the expedition encountered, was already deserted of people. This force joined up with the main body to continue to the Genesee River, but upon their return eastward they visited Kashong once again to inflict further destruction on the houses and buildings there.

The sesquicentennial celebration in 1929 saw the establishment of numerous monuments to the Sullivan Expedition. These consist largely of stone-and-metal monuments depicting the route of Sullivan’s forces and standard blue-and-yellow markers recalling where Iroquois villages once stood and other aspects of the expedition. There are at least 10 such monuments in Seneca County alone, with four in Cayuga County, three in Ontario County, and one each in Schuyler County and Tompkins County.

According to HMDB, there are a total of 72 historical markers dedicated to the Sullivan Expedition; other markers are located elsewhere throughout New York and Pennsylvania, along the route Sullivan traveled. There are none in Yates County that I am aware of, although one of the monuments listed in Ontario County is located at Kashong, a hamlet on the border of Ontario and Yates counties.

The markers denoting the trail of the Sullivan Expedition refer to it as a campaign “against the hostile Indian nations” that resulted in “extending westward the dominion of the United States.” A stone obelisk in Waterloo even states it is meant “to commemorate the destruction of the Indian village Skoi-Yase.” We should certainly commemorate the Sullivan Expedition, but how to commemorate it without such harmful language is a difficult question.

The Sullivan Expedition has been celebrated in the Finger Lakes region for clearing the way, figuratively and literally, to settlement of the land after the war. On the one hand, the expedition was indeed a military campaign against an enemy during wartime. On the other hand, it was a genocide, as the Continental Army sought not just to attack the Iroquois but to wipe them and their livelihood from their land. I’m wondering how we should discuss the Sullivan Expedition and place it in historical context.

The Sullivan Expedition resulted in the settlement of the Finger Lakes region, and people of white European descent would not be here without it. Yet, such a tragic and horrific event probably should not be celebrated the way it is on so many historical markers around the region.

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jessejunkocreates · 2 years

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Sometimes this is all that matters 🥰 Being with my man in our van finding friends and adventures. Thank you @biggestmusicfan for throwing a great party and inviting us! So fun to enjoy @woodshedprophet and @uncleshake’s music! It was the perfect send off to the summer! Camping at #BowmanLake, #Sherburne and #CayugaLake in #JuicyLucy with #BrettBeardslee - a little road weary on this rainy Monday but we’ll be rollin into #MondayNightBlues at @rastaranchvineyards tonight 5-8 for any #FLX visitors or locals lookin for something to do tonight! #roadtrip #vanlife #amyswoodshedpicnic #vw #artcar #roadtrip #iloveny #vaca #ontheroad #kenkeseysbirthday #steelguitar #camping #iloveny #nycamping (at Central New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cisymzbpvso/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bowmanlake #sherburne #cayugalake #juicylucy #brettbeardslee #mondaynightblues #flx #roadtrip #vanlife #amyswoodshedpicnic #vw #artcar #iloveny #vaca #ontheroad #kenkeseysbirthday #steelguitar #camping #nycamping

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hectorhandmade · 2 years

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We have some exciting news about the final weekend of Tenzin Chopak’s Art Show! We have four large, spectacular images, beautifully matted and framed, available for $225! #Cayuga and #SenecaLakeStone images, #FingerLakesNationalForest #TeeterPond, and a sand dune fence photo you must see in person to truly appreciate the composition! Email [email protected] to schedule a private viewing appointment before Friday or come experience the show Friday-Sunday 12-5 THIS WEEKEND ONLY! #artshow #artsale #gallery #flxgallery #flxmakersanddreamers #flxphotography #cayugalakestones #cayugalake #senecalake #caywoodpoint #nationalforest #hectornationalforest #hectorny #naturephotography (at Hector Handmade) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChpedKHgkxG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#cayuga #senecalakestone #fingerlakesnationalforest #teeterpond #artshow #artsale #gallery #flxgallery #flxmakersanddreamers #flxphotography #cayugalakestones #cayugalake #senecalake #caywoodpoint #nationalforest #hectornationalforest #hectorny #naturephotography

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jaquandor · 2 years

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Heading out to the open waters of Cayuga Lake #ithaca #CayugaLake #FingerLakes #flx https://instagr.am/p/CdjUo-srYHl/

#IFTTT #Instagram

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peacebabybatiks · 3 years

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OK, so we didn’t make it out for a “first day” hike, but a second-day hike has to count for something, right? It was a lovely afternoon on the Black Diamond Trail in Ithaca. #blackdiamondtrail #twithaca #chasingwaterfalls #cayugalake #flx #peacebabybatiks #getout (at Black Diamond Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJj16f9LSNN/?igshid=fo6n6ti4h02q

#blackdiamondtrail #twithaca #chasingwaterfalls #cayugalake #flx #peacebabybatiks #getout

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misha-chan98 · 4 years

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I love that I can see this sunsets for a few more weeks from my street... 🌄

#grandview #cayugalake #sunset

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hankwedow-blog · 5 years

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Photos from the structural engineer. We have the structure 3D modeled from the high tech laser camera he had. These are cool to zoom and play around with on the computer. They are much cooler panoramic, but I couldn't figure out how to do a gallery with them all panoramic. I'll post some separate panoramic shots. Unfortunately, there are currently some pretty serious structural problems from previous owners who framed additions themselves. A TON of weight is coming through the middle of the house from the 3rd floor roof and lakeside addition. Let's just say we somewhat expected this... major developments coming soon! Stay tuned folks... . . . . . #flx #iheartflx #cayugalake #cayuga #fingerlakes #seneca #savethishouse #savethishouseny #lakefront #cottage #lakefrontcottage #senecafalls #lakeside (at Seneca Falls, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4OdatkA-NS/?igshid=nghnpgxyh3u6

#flx #iheartflx #cayugalake #cayuga #fingerlakes #seneca #savethishouse #savethishouseny #lakefront #cottage #lakefrontcottage #senecafalls #lakeside

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stitpics · 5 years

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NY & New England 2013 - Taughannock Falls, near Cayuga Finger Lake, NY

#ahstitt.com #new york state #taughannockfalls #cayugalake #finger lakes #USA #waterfall

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i-eat-metal-straws · 5 years

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Ithaca College Docks

#rowing #ic rowing #boathouse #ithaca college #ithaca #cayugalake #cayuga inlet #athlete #student athlete #college

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g-volcano-photo · 11 months

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#cayugastatepark #cayugalake #greenery #naturephoto #naturephotos #ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ #naturecaptures #natureshots #naturegram #natureisawesome #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ #treestreestrees #treephotography #shaded #amongthetrees #newyorkstate #explorenewyork

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familyadventuresinnewyorkstate · 2 years

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💎𝙃𝙄𝘿𝘿𝙀𝙉 𝙂𝙀𝙈 https://familyadventuresinnewyorkstate.com/bell-station-preserve-lansing-ny/ This amazing preserve has 3400 feet of stunning shoreline on Cayuga Lake and miles of awesome hiking trails. #cayugalake #fingerlakes #fingerlakesregion #fingerlakesny #lakelife #hiking #preserve #landtrust #naturepreserve #nature #trees #outdoor #outdooradventures #explorenewyork #timetoexplore #exploremore #dirtpath #beach #sunshine #blueskies https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJZOkUuX3B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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nylandquest · 2 years

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Cayuga Lake Waterfront Lot in Genoa NY. Don’t miss out on this affordable lot with 120 feet of frontage on Cayuga Lake! This is an established camp with a small older mobile home which needs restoration. The lot is large enough to park an additional camper or RV. There is an existing wooden dock with a boat hoist. Also, this lot has its own private boat launch area. There is an existing grey water system and outhouse. Great opportunity to restore the camp and start enjoying your own lakefront property! $149,900. Contact Brian Jackson 607-280-1058 for more information. @nylandquest #waterfront #cayugalake #fingerlakesregion #boating #fishing #genoany #cayugacounty https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccd_gQxOzJq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#waterfront #cayugalake #fingerlakesregion #boating #fishing #genoany #cayugacounty

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hectorhandmade · 2 years

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#inspiration into art is a fluid process! Musician and #NaturePhotographer Tenzin Chopak shares that through #images captured here on #SenecaLake, #CayugaLake, the #FingerLakes and #CapeCod all on display here at #Hector Handmade. This is the final weekend of @tchopak1’s #ArtShow on our #GalleryWall, come by Friday-Sunday 12-5 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment! #naturelover #natureinspired #intunewithnature #onewithnature #flxart #flx #flxgallery #flxphotography #ithacaphotographer #ornithology #greenheron #redwing #reflections #flxmakersanddreamers https://www.instagram.com/p/Chmua-mNCbi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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jaquandor · 4 years

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The day pretty much started and ended with wine. #UpstateTravels #wine #WineTrail #CayugaLake #flx #flxwine (at Lucas Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF6--1ig29N/?igshid=hiwkj0xy06eu

#upstatetravels #wine #winetrail #cayugalake #flx #flxwine

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