THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Speaker: Marie D.A. Williams, Author, Blogger, and Local Historian
While the people of the Adirondacks tended to either be loyalists or apathetic to either side, British General Burgoyne’s ventures leading his armies down from Canada quickly changed all that in 1777.
In an effort to capture what we now know as New York State, Burgoyne’s defeat at Saratoga followed the series of raids throughout the region to interrupt supply lines and terrorize the people of the local community. These wilderness raids are the focus of Marie Williams’ studies. She will reveal the gumption local populations had to defend their rights and freedoms.
Covering News of today in the Adirondacks
Speaker: Bob Condon, Editor of The Glens Falls Post Star
From Adirondack earthquakes and prison escapes, to acid rain and your child's high school graduation, the Post Star Newspaper has been covering our local hometowns since 1904. The rich history of one of New York State's long-standing, award-wining media outlets has evolved into a vital source for thousands throughout the Adirondacks/Capital Region. Editor Condon will discuss the challenges of today's media, digital advancements and the tools which make a daily publication (both in print and on-line) a resource more valuable today than ever.
The Adirondack Mountain Club’s role of Preserving our Adirondack Treasures
Speaker: Michael Barrett, Esq., Executive Director of Adirondack Mountain Club
With the approaching 100th Anniversary of the famed Adirondack Mountain Club, Executive Director Michael Barrett will discuss the accomplishments for Adirondack conservation and land preservation which were driven by this important non-profit membership organization. For those who appreciate the preservation of the Adirondacks, it is the AMC we have to thank in many ways! Mr. Barrett will discuss the environmental advocacy which makes the group effective in order to protect public land holdings from commercial development for future generations.
HOW DID LAKE LUZERNE EARN ITS NAME?
Speaker: Dr. Richard Dressner, American History Professor
Noted Historian and American History Professor Dr. Richard Dressner has conducted extensive research on Diplomat Anne-Cesar de la Luzerne, our town’s namesake who is considered one of the unsung heroes of the American Revolution. As a close associate to George Washington and the Founding Fathers, de la Luzerne played a key role in in the Continental Congress once it gained independence from Britain. In the twilight of his career, he was appointed ambassador to the Court of St. James in London and was truly recognized as a citizen of the world.
Tintype Photography of Yesteryear and Today
Craig Murphy, Photographer of 19th Century Tintype Portraits
Photographer Craig Murphy brings his traveling tintype studio to the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society for a live demonstration featuring the experience of the wet Plate Collodion process (aka Tintype). Of special interests to photographers, artists, photojournalists and historians alike, this program will review the practices of noted photographers Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner and famed Adirondack Photographer Seneca Ray Stoddard.
Eye-Witness to Adirondack History
Speaker: Ken Tingley, Author & Editor
With close to a half-century of award-wining news reporting, former Glens Falls Post Star News Editor Ken Tingley is renowned for his ability to decipher a story and recognize the historical context in his journalistic works. Ken will discuss highlights of covering news throughout the southern Adirondacks and the countless characters (many local) who he has covered and worked with over the years. He has just published his latest book, The Last American Editor.