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Grandma Mate Locke Cheney was a feisty woman with a quick wit and a love for Schroon Lake and a Steamboat captain, who sailed here in the late 1800s. Author and historian Ann Breen Metcalfe shares the life story of Mate -- her great grand mother -- in the February issue of Adironack Life magazine. Find out more in our "My Story" section.
It’s that time of year -- just before the crowds hits -- that the the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society opens their doors for the season. This Sunday, June 23rd at noon, the Society kicks off it’s 2013 season with its annual Strawberry Festival, on the Museum’s grounds from 12 noon to 2:00 pm.
This is a terrific opportunity to check out the museum and consider joining this worthy local institution, one that's always looking for members and donations, to help cover their maintenance costs.
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The Steamer Burlington: Courtesy Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society
The North Country played a vital role in helping thousands of slaves escape to Canada using the Underground Railroad (UGRR). But how did those who ran the railroad in Albany and the Adirondacks succeed in getting those freedom seekers so far North? You can find out tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 18) at a special presentation sponsored by the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society.
The UGRR talk will be presented by historians Mary Liz and Paul Stewart and Don Papson. The Stewarts are co-founders of the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. Papson is the founding President of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association.
“We’ve had a lot of interest in the Underground Railroad,” Schroon North Hudson Historical Society President Loris Clark told Schroon Laker today.
“I often hear from people who think their homes may have been part of the railroad. This presentation will hopefully help those people find out how to investigate if their homes were part of the railroad.”
Through slides and a power point presentation, The Stewarts and Papson will explain how the Champlain Line of UGRR spread its branches across Northeastern New York, Vermont and Canada. There will also be a question and answer session.
Where & When: 7 pm. North Hudson Town Hall, 3024 Route 9, North Hudson, NY 12855; (518) 532-9811
Long before European settlers landed here, the Algonquian were one of the most populous and widespread native tribes, numbering in the hundreds. Today, hundreds of thousands of individuals identify with various Algonkian, (aka the Algonquian) peoples.
On Monday, their stories will come to life with Algonkian songs and stories, presented by Marge Bruchac and Justin Kennick. This husband and wife duo has performed together since 1994, offering a unique show featuring the history, songs and stories of the Algonkian Indians of New England.
The performance takes place today (Monday), at 4pm at the Strand Theater. Presented by The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society. Full details are here
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