I attended one this fall's lyceum lectures at the Whallonsburg Grange and learned a bit about Native American archeology and local projects. Chris Wolff, an assistant Professor of Anthropology at SUNY Plattsburgh and an archaeologist with a research focus on the prehistory of … [Read more...] about Local Native American Archeology
Archives for October 2012
Authentic Adirondack Mountain Creams
During the early 1900s Adirondack Mountain Creams' increasingly robust manufacturing facilities in Essex, New York, guaranteed consistent flavor, quality and supply for distributors and retailers, but John Bird Burnham understood early on that creating demand for his unique … [Read more...] about Authentic Adirondack Mountain Creams
Full and By Farm: Bean Picking
The shelling beans are about as crispy as they are going to get, with a dry week behind them and another storm moving in this weekend. We're going to try our luck on Saturday and see if we can get everything in before the rains start up again. This means we need your help!! … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Bean Picking
Champlain Valley Films: Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom Saturday, November 3, 8:00 pm • Whallonsburg Grange Hall Tickets are $5 for adults and only $2 for those under 18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MI2V_XxwLc Multi-award-winning director Wes Anderson's heartfelt comedy casts a spell as it follows a young … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Films: Moonrise Kingdom
Made in Essex, NY: Adirondack Mountain Creams
After establishing the Adirondack Mountain Creams factory at the Old Brick Schoolhouse in Essex, New York in 1904 0r 1905 John Bird Burnham focused his entrepreneurial energy on expanding and improving the manufacturing process to meet growing demand for his maple sugar … [Read more...] about Made in Essex, NY: Adirondack Mountain Creams