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This Friday, October 19, 2018-Episode 237
Friday, October 19, 2018-Historians Podcast Episode 237-Utica historian and ghost hunter Dennis Webster discusses his new Youtube channel, a new book of fictional crime stories by several authors set in the Adirondacks, his work on the history of the Old Main mental asylum in Utica and other projects.
Today on The Historians
Public hearing scheduled for proposed Town of Florida property annexation
By Tim Becker Mohawk Valley Compass http://mohawkvalleycompass.com/2018/10/public-hearing-scheduled-for-proposed-town-of-florida-property-annexation/
Tuesday, October 16, 2018-From the Archives Episode 159, April 2017-Peter Betz has stories about the Gloversville soda battle of 1933, Prohibition and the 1949 visit of the Freedom Train, Peter writes a history column for the Leader Herald newspaper in Gloversville.
Mohawk Valley Weather, Tuesday, October 16, 2018-Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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The Fort Plain Museum is proud to announce the return of its Fall Lecture Series. All programs will be held at the museum located at 389 Canal Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339. Start time is 7:00 PM. This year’s line-up includes:
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - Kill Jeff Davis: The Union Raid on Richmond, 1864 by Bruce M. Venter. Kill Jeff Davis offers a fresh look at the failed controversial Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid on Richmond, VA and mines newly discovered documents and little-known sources to provide definitive answers. Bruce will be signing books after his talk.
The Saratoga Historical Society will hold their annual meeting at the Saratoga Springs History Museum (Canfield Casino on Congress Park) on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 7 pm. NYHB https://newyorkhistoryblog.org/2018/10/08/james-madison-portrayal-planned-for-saratoga/
Battle Commemoration Set for Saturday, October 20, 2018
The Mohawk Country Association will hold a ceremony commemorating the 238th anniversary of the Battles of Stone Arabia and Klock’s Field this coming Saturday 10 am at the Stone Arabia Dutch Church. A wreath will be laid at the grave of Colonel John Brown, the Berkshire, Massachusetts colonel who gave his life in the battle. Several units of the Tryon County Militia will be on hand to fire a musket and cannon salute to the fallen Patriot. Representatives of the Sons of the American Revolution will also be on hand to take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the gravesite.
Mohawk Country President Norm Bollen reported that they will also be unveiling a new exhibit program at the church. A new audio presentation, featuring writer and talk show host Bob Cudmore, will tell visitors the story of Stone Arabia in the American Revolution in a 5 minute automated recording. According to Bollen the new automated recording will ensure that visitors to the site leave with a sense of understanding of what happened on these fields over 230 years ago. “We are so excited about adding this new dimension to our exhibits” said Bollen. Mohawk Country is planning to work with Bob to produce more of these audios for other Montgomery County historic sites.
The Stone Arabia Dutch Reformed Church was burned in the battle and was rebuilt shortly after the war in 1788. It is currently operated by the Stone Arabia Preservation Society as an historic attraction and is open daily to the touring public during the summer months.
A Taste of Change: Handwritten Cookbooks and the Stories They Tell Us, a program by Peter G. Rose, has been set for this Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the First Reformed Church of Scotia. NYHB https://newyorkhistoryblog.org/2018/10/14/dutch-new-netherland-foodways-in-scotia-oct-20/
CANAJOHARIE — David Brooks, the education director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, will speak about at the similarities and differences between DeWitt Clinton and George Washington as they navigate the waters of internal improvements in early America at 6 p.m. on October 24, 2018 at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Blvd.
The Vanderheyden has announced a 185th Anniversary Legacy Exhibit and Cocktail Reception has been set for Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Rensselaer County Historical Society (RCHS), 57 2nd Street in Troy, from 6 to 8 pm. A ribbon cutting will be held at 5:30 pm. NYHB https://newyorkhistoryblog.org/2018/10/15/troy-orphan-asylum-vanderheydens-legacy-exhibit-opening/
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Schenectady-Steve Martin and Martin Short coming to Proctors
Will appear together in “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t”
Gazette Arts Staff https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/10/15/steve-martin-and-martin-short-coming-to-proctors
Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations about their careers when they appear together in “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Proctors.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded all New Yorkers to get a flu shot during the upcoming flu season, which generally begins in October and runs through May. During last year's flu season, there were 23,377 flu-related hospitalizations and 6 pediatric deaths in New York. Over the last four years, there have been a total of 25 pediatric flu deaths in New York State. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-reminds-new-yorkers-get-vaccinated-flu-season-approaches
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