Local History at the Old Forge Library
The Old Forge Library, located at 220 Crosby Boulevard, is pleased to host the Town of Webb Historical Association’s Local History and Stories Series on Thursdays throughout the summer at 5:00 p.m.
Each week, the series will feature a different speaker who will deliver a presentation and lead a discussion on a variety of topics related to local and regional history. The public is invited to attend, enjoy the talks, ask questions, and share related information.
Town of Webb Historical Association Director Kate Lewis has organized a diverse roster of speakers for this summer’s programs.
On Thursday, July 24 at 5 pm, Ron Patterson will speak on the Oneida Indian Nation and Culture.
The Oneida Indian Nation, part of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy), historically inhabited the area of upstate New York, which included what is known as the Adirondack Region.
Ron Patterson, the Manager of the Oneida Heritage/Shako:wi Cultural Center, is a prominent speaker and educator on Oneida Nation history and culture. As a member of the Oneida Nation’s Wolf Clan, he possesses a deep knowledge of Indigenous culture and is dedicated to preserving and sharing Haudenosaunee traditions for future generations. Patterson is known for presentations that delve into the Oneida Nation’s linear history, including the significance of Wampum belts and Treaties.
Additional upcoming presentations in the series include:
- July 31 – Dennis Webster: Best Haunted Evidence of the Ghost Seekers
- August 7 – Bill Blunden: Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus
- August 21 – Town Historian Kristy Rubyor: President Benjamin Harrison’s Adirondack Connection
- August 29 – Rev. Noel Sherry: The Great Nelson Lake Train Wreck
The Local History and Stories Series is free and open to the public.
It offers an opportunity to engage with local history and celebrate community heritage. Please mark your calendars and join us on Thursday evenings at the library.
