The stories of Orleans County, NY
8 narrated audio stories from across Orleans County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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From West Barre to Cavalry Command
A local man’s rise through the Union cavalry.
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Where the Canal Learned to Wear Stone
How canal engineering and Medina sandstone shaped Orleans County.
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The Historian Who Carried Western New York to Medina
A newspaper man’s final chapter tied Medina to the region’s early memory.
Medina Armory
Why Medina Got a Castle for Citizen Soldiers
A small village armory reveals how local service shaped a statewide military system.
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When the Water Road Reached Orleans County
How the Erie Canal changed Orleans County at its beginning.
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How Albion Learned to Look Like Christmas
Charles W. Howard gave Albion a lasting place in Christmas history.
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A County Line With a French Echo
How a western New York county got its own map and a worldly name.
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When the Canal Made Villages
How a waterway turned Orleans County settlements into working canal villages.
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