Upstate Women Legislators of NYS is the Topic for NYS History Month

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host Dr. Kozakiewicz to discuss “Upstate Women Legislators of NYS: a History and Legacy” as part of the 10th Annual NYS History Month “Tuesday Talk” series.

The program starts at 7pm inside the Enders House, adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum, 129 Schoharie Street, on Tuesday, October 21st.

Dr. Kozakiewicz who will take to the podium on to discuss “Upstate Women Legislators of NYS: a History and Legacy” which is a look at the lives and contributions of key women leaders who hailed from upstate regions including the Mohawk Valley. A focus will be on the era between 1919 and the late 20th century. Kozakiewicz is a Lecturer in the Department of History and a Liaison for UAlbany in the High School, University at Albany SUNY.

These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Visitor Center: (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov or find Schoharie Crossing on Facebook.

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