Museum exhibit shows the history of education in the community By Tim Rowland In the middle of World War II, Newcombโs graduating class was reduced by two-thirds, its boys having been sent to fight overseas. Since the town in the heart of the … [Read more...] about Newcomb’s story, told through its schools
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A descendant of America’s namesake, and a wild tale
How the son of a president, an Italian treasure seeker, a St. Lawrence County land baron are all connected to the house that is now the Remington Museum By Tim Rowland Amerigo Vespucci gave our great continent its name. So of course he has a … [Read more...] about A descendant of America’s namesake, and a wild tale
50th anniversary event looks back, forecasts future issues for APA
Conversation at Adirondack History Museum event moved away from past acrimony and dug into nitty-gritty of current community issues By Tim Rowland Fifty years after the inception of the Adirondack Park Agency, a small crowd gathered in the … [Read more...] about 50th anniversary event looks back, forecasts future issues for APA
Advocates cheer Adirondack brookโs name change
Renaming pays homage to Black settler, lays foundation for honoring local history By Mike Lynch The renaming of a brook in the northern Adirondacks in honor of 19th century Black settler John Thomas has given diversity advocates a burst of hope … [Read more...] about Advocates cheer Adirondack brookโs name change
A high-tech approach to telling stories
Warren County history project uses new tools to tell old Adirondack tales By Tim Rowland Twenty-five years ago, Warren County tourism was dominated by Lake George. While understandable, County Planner Wayne LeMothe felt this gave short shrift … [Read more...] about A high-tech approach to telling stories
Hiking in ‘another world’
Taking a storied trek in remote Hamilton County's lake country By Chris Hunter The trail to Bennett, Middle and Murphy lakes is among the closest Adirondack trails to the State Capitol. This moderate hike along an old logging road passes all … [Read more...] about Hiking in ‘another world’