|
About New York Treasures:
New York Treasures is a part of the national "America's Treasures". We've researched facts about New York and we've discovered all types of people, places and things from around the state.
Now we are planning to roll out New York Treasures on a larger scale. We're telling you the stories you'll find fascinating. You'll discover facts about New York in categories such as History, Arts, Entertainment, Geography, Sports and General Trivia.
There's a wealth of information about New York just waiting to be uncovered. That's what we do. We discover the little known facts that are buried all around you. You'll be surprised at what we will uncover. And there's always more to be discovered so share in the vast wealth of information that is New York Treasures.
Join us on the adventure as we travel the state in search of New York Treasures. |
|
|
Welcome to New York Treasures!
New York Treasures uncovers the stories behind the trivia questions. Traveling all over the state, we reveal golden nuggets of fascinating facts. Discover the stories about New York's Trivia such as….
Gomez Mill House
Wizard of Oz
Marshmellows
The list is endless!
New York Treasures is unique. It connects with community from a grassroots level.
“New York Treasures” appeals to family viewership while also being of interest to history buffs, community leaders, tourists. It includes a website where viewers can participate in the discovery of trivia facts and stories which keeps people involved. |
Check out these trivia facts from America's Treasures:
1. Where can you find the dive capitol of the world?
2. Name the city with the first skyscraper.
3. Where was Babe Ruth born?
4. Where was the first rocket created?
5. Name the largest cereal company in the world.
6. Name the largest cave in America.
7. Mount Vernon was home to what U.S. President?
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Arts:
1. What American abolitionist, orator and author is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester?
|
Answer 1
|
|
Geography:
2. What is the earliest surviving Jewish residence in America?
|
Answer 2
|
|
Geography:
3. Where is the Harriett Tubman Home?
|
Answer 3
|
|
Arts:
4. Who was the international opera singer that sang more than 450 Met performances during 11 seasons until 1909?
|
Answer 4
|
|
Arts:
5. Who was the author of the Wizard of Oz?
|
Answer 5
|
|
Geography:
6. What type of tournament was first held in New York in 1843?
|
Answer 6
|
|
General Trivia:
7. Where were marshmellows created?
|
Answer 7
|
|
Geography:
8. What mountains were originally spelled "Kaatskil" and are the home to Rip van Winkle?
|
Answer 8
|
|
General Trivia:
9. Gennaro Lombardi opened the first what in America in 1895?
|
Answer 9
|
|
History:
10. What festival of 1969 is commonly regarded as one of the pivotal moments in music history?
|
Answer 10
|
|
Join our TEAM as a trivia buff!
We are traveling the nation in search of fascinating facts! We are uncovering treasures from every state. We would love to have you on our search team. So as we visit your state, you can help us discover the stories behind the trivia around you! Just let us know about you. Register on our site and list yourself as an expert. You are an expert on something, right?
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
