News Briefs, June 16, 2023

Swart-Wilcox House Museum Open This Sunday

ONEONTA—The Swart-Wilcox House Museum is among 123 museums, historic sites and cultural institutions taking part in New York State’s “Path Through History Weekend.” The museum will be open on Sunday, June 18 from 1-3 p.m., featuring the diaries of Henry Wilcox, which have been transcribed and are presently available online at https://nyheritage.org/collections/diaries-henry-wilcox. Information outlining the current status of the Swart-Wilcox Barn Project will also be on display and tours of the Swart-Wilcox House—highlighting newer additions to the building—will be available. All programs are free, open to the public and handicap accessible. Saturday, June 17 through Monday, June 19 is this year’s first Path Through History Weekend. According to the I Love NY website, “The Path Through History program and Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State's fascinating history. A wealth of memorable experiences awaits you—from living history museums to forts and military landmarks to the homes of presidents, legendary writers and artists…Path Through History takes you across the state to discover events of the past and learn how they reverberate today.” The second Path Through History Weekend will take place October 7-9. For a complete list of participants, visit https://www.iloveny.com/things-to-do/path-through-history/path-through-history-weekend/