The following information comes from today's issue of the Rensselaer County Advertiser newspaper.
The Underground Railroad of Troy, NY
Join us at the Troy Public Library on Monday, February 5th, at 6:00 pm for an eye-opening night of local history. Special guest speaker Paul Stewart of the Underground Railroad History Project will be sharing his exhaustive wealth of knowledge with us, and telling the stories of those who were important to the success of the Underground Railroad, right here in the capital district we call home.
He will also be debunking common misconceptions many may assume are historical facts, such as houses with secret rooms being an indicator that they were a part of the Underground Railroad.
The program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
RPA's 2nd Thursday Lecture Series
Thursday, February 8th- Sand Lake Town Hall, 7pm.
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance's 2nd Thursday Lecture Series presents Schooling in the 19th Century- One-room schoolhouses on the Plateau.
The town of Brunswick has two preserved 19th century schoolhouses: one is owned by the Town that serves as the headquarters of the Brunswick Historical Society and the other is the property of the Brunswick Central School District. Both hosted classes throughout the mid-20th century and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sharon Zankel has studied old school records and conducted dozens of oral history interviews. "When we explore the history of schools, we're also looking at the community at large... how people lived and worked, recreation, travel, local traditions. It all comes together when you talk about schools," she says. Held at 8428 Miller Hill Rd, Sand Lake, NY.
Researching Your Irish Ancestors Using Online Records
Join us at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, February 17th, at 10:30 am for a presentation on Irish genealogy. Genealogist-in-residence for the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany, Lisa Dougherty, for a workshop detailing the ins and outs of Irish research. Did you know that some church parish records can be accessed from a home computer? That it is possible to pinpoint that there is a website specifically dedicated to connecting scattered Irish families from all over the world? this presentation will give you an idea of the basics to help you find your family in the Emerald Isle!
This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
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