New Scotland Historical Association

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.
I enjoy watching the wind play with a field, but the patterns made by the disc mower are just as engaging. The tableau reminds me of a stereograph I saw recently that was once owned by Susan Slingerland Shear (1864-1953) of Feura Bush. A descendant was kind enough to show me her collection.

Out of all of the images, from around the world, the one depicting a massive team of horses pulling a harvester took my breath away. The stereograph is labeled "Evolution of the sickle and flail--33-horse team combine Harvester, Walla Walla, Washington, USA. Copyright 1902 by Underwood & Underwood."

Just like Susan once did, I stare at the scene of seemingly color-sorted horses walking in unison up and down a rolling field and wonder. What were the sounds and smells? What did it feel like to the riders? What were the lives of all depicted like?

On this History Hump Day take a moment to ponder landscapes past and present.

05/29/2026

Wow! Check out Amy Heebner, NSHA Membership Chair, playing the Albany carillon.
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05/06/2026

HISTORY HUMP DAY: Artists of the Helderbergs, Episode 1
There’s a high probability that many followers have a pottery piece made by this featured artist. Not sure? Just check for a signature starting with a prominent “B.” Post a picture of your piece in the comments!

05/03/2026

We had a great time hosting Senator Patricia A. Fahy and Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero in historic Clarksville. It was a beautiful day to ride with new friends from Albany Social Cycling and Capital Bicycle Racing Club. Many thanks to Clarksville Historical Society and Sons Deli Clarksville, NY .

04/28/2026

A few New Scots volunteered during National Historic Marker Weekend. These young historians cleaned several signs in the town. THANK YOU!

https://www.wgpfoundation.org/national-historic-marker-day/

04/20/2026

We look forward to showcasing a bit of town history! Join us in the hamlet of Clarksville!

04/15/2026

HAPPY HISTORY HUMP DAY!
Here's a bit of history on the Hilton barn, a New Scotland jewel.
Timber Framers Guild
Save the Hilton Barn at Levie Farm
Art on the Rail Trail
Town of New Scotland, NY
The Village of Voorheesville

03/25/2026

HOW MANY BABIES COULD ONE GP DELIVER IN 64 YEARS?
WATCH AND LEARN ABOUT NEW SCOT, Dr. Frances E. Vosburgh!

Facts gathered with help from my fellow "Keepers of the Stuff!"

Archives and Special Collections, Vassar College Library
Vassar College Libraries
Medical Center Archives of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
Historical Collections, New York Academy of Medicine
New York Academy of Medicine Library
M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, SUNY Albany
University at Albany Libraries

AND Thanks to Molly Durnin for creating the song "Lady Brain." Hear more at mollydurnin.com Molly O. Durnin

03/16/2026

Ok....this will be documented. History Hounds let's sniff out the facts! How/When can we see said film?

Last January, John Stamos and Lizzy Caplan were part of a production filming for 6 weeks in New Scotland to create “Drag,” a movie that premiered at South by Southwest Film and TV Festi…