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After bursting onto scene as the Season 10 winner of “American Idol,” he quickly won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with his deep voice and traditional Country style. A string of impressive hits soon followed including “Five More Minutes,” “In Between,” and “Damn Straight.” Known for his crooning melodies and downhome Southern charm, this North Carolina native has become a respected figure in Country music. He also made history as the first Country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut a first solo album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.

Come out to Allegany State Park on October 5th at 9:30am to experience "Autumn in Allegany"! 

This FREE event will be held in the Red House Area of the park at the Administration Building and is perfect for all ages! Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques and create their own masterpieces under the guidance of naturalists. All materials are provided, so you just need to bring your creativity! 

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Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2024. New York's State Parks and Historic Sites celebrates our Centennial in 2024, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and sites system. Help us kick off this yearlong celebration and get your New Year off to a great start with a hike in Allegany State Park along the newly finished Quaker Run Area Multi-Use Trail.

Join the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino for free fireworks on July 4th at dusk. Celebrate America’s Birthday with them. The show is free – everyone’s welcome!

Head over to Camp Allegany on October 19th at 6:30 PM for a spectacular evening under the stars at Allegany State Park.

Enjoy a night filled with “out of this world” crafts, a chance to learn about the constellations, and the highlight of the evening – watching the meteor shower in the open sky!

This family-friendly event is completely FREE, making it a perfect outing for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of the night sky in a beautiful natural setting

All are welcomed to the 2023 Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Saturday November 25th starts the first of many days Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting our house.

Santa will be escorted by the Allegany Police and Fire Department to our house, where he will greet all visitors. Basket raffles will be avaliable for people to buy tickets to help support our community event.

Celebrate New York State's Path through History Weekend with a presentation about the Holland Land Company at the Leon Historical Society on June 15th at 11am. Barker Museum's Archivist, Catherine Oag-Miller will lead the presentation. She has extensive knowledge of people and happenings of the local areas and is known for giving an engaging presentation. For those of you who may have Holland Land Co. on your Deed, bring a notebook and enjoy hearing Ms. Oag-Miller at the 1836 Church in Leon, NY. Light refreshments will be served.