The Adirondack History Museum will host three guest presenters for its popular Historian’s Day event. The workshop will take place on Friday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and is titled “Researching Diversity in the Adirondacks” Presenters Don Papson, Melissa Otis, and … [Read more...] about Trio of Experts to Lead Historian’s Day Focused on Researching Diversity in the Adirondacks
Melissa Otis
Historian Specializing in Adirondack Native American History Joins AHM Board
The Adirondack History Museum board is pleased to announce the addition of local historian Melissa Otis to its ranks. “I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Melissa on a regular basis,” said Museum Director Aurora McCaffrey. “She has presented and aided with … [Read more...] about Historian Specializing in Adirondack Native American History Joins AHM Board
Grange Lecture on Indigenous Occupation in the Adirondacks
On Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30pm, the Whallonsburg Grange Hall will present "Place of Resources, Labor, and Refuge: A History of Iroquoian and Algonquian Peoples’ Occupation in the Adirondacks," with Melissa Otis of Carleton University. This is the second lecture in the fall … [Read more...] about Grange Lecture on Indigenous Occupation in the Adirondacks
Grange Lyceum Series “Living on This Land” Begins Sept. 27
The Fall 2016 Lyceum lecture series at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall will focus on how people have shaped the landscape through work, recreation, conflict and experiences. "Living on This Land" features six presentations that will look at different aspects of how humans -- through … [Read more...] about Grange Lyceum Series “Living on This Land” Begins Sept. 27