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Matthew Urtz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Madison County March\/April History Calendar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On all five Fridays in the month of March (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st) from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special media seminar for high school students entitled (de)Constructing Gender.\u00a0 Syracuse University Professor of Women\u2019s and Gender Studies Simone Puff will lead the seminar joined by Oneida Community Mansion House Curator of Education Molly Jessup.\u00a0 Students will discuss the significance of gender in American Society, study contemporary portrays of gender, examine how gender roles have evolved, and how they are changing today.\u00a0 Students will complete the project by creating digital media productions through which they express their own thinking about ideas and practices of gender.\u00a0 These productions will be presented to the public on April 8th.\u00a0 Registration is $35 and is required.\u00a0 For more information or to register please contact Molly Jessup atmjessup@oneidacommunity.org<\/a> or call 315-363-0745<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 4th at 2:00 pm the Smithfield Community Center will have a special presentation with Korean War Veteran Lloyd Stoker and Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz.\u00a0 Stoker was one of five young men who enlisted into the Air Force from Smithfield on the same day.\u00a0 Stoker served as a tail gunner on a B-26 bomber during the war, spending over a year in Korea.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-366-2453<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 4th at 1:00 pm the Fabius Historical Society welcomes Chuck D\u2019Imperio who will speak about his latest Book \u201cA Taste of Upstate New York\u201d at the Fabius Community Center.\u00a0 The talk will feature foods created in New York that are in the book.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 Light refreshments will be served following the event.\u00a0 For more information please contact Sandy Beglinger at 315-683-5878<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday March 7th at 7:00 pm the Canastota Canal Town Museum will host a special Canalside entitled \u201cA Mule named Sal; Exploring the Musical Landscape of the Erie Canal\u201d at the Canastota Public Library.\u00a0 Utilizing live instruments including a banjo, spoons, a washboard, jaw harp, mandolin and more Dave Ruch presents a highly engaging program of stories, history and anecdotes about life on \u201cClinton\u2019s Ditch.\u201d\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-697-7030<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday March 8th at 10:00 am the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a Volunteer Open House and Coffee.\u00a0 New and current volunteers are invited to drop in and learn about all the opportunities available at CLCBM.\u00a0 There will also be a special presentation by resident Blacksmith Mike Allen.\u00a0 For more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 11th at 1:00 pm the Smithfield Community Center will host the annual birthday celebration of Gerrit Smith.\u00a0 Norman K Dann, author of Practical Dreamer:\u00a0 Gerrit Smith and the Crusade for Social Reform will speak about the Smith Family activities.\u00a0 Following Dann\u2019s presentation volunteers from the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum will explain the 2017 programs that will continue the quest for human rights in the 21stcentury.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please visitwww.PeterboroNY.org<\/a> or call 315-280-8828<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 11th at 2:00 pm the Morrisville Public Library will have a special presentation with WWII Veteran Horace Keller and Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz.\u00a0 Keller will talk about his time in the service as a member of the 237th Combat Engineers, building bridges in Germany.\u00a0 After the war was over Horace returned to New York and attended Morrisville College, where he met his future wife and graduated with a degree in auto mechanics.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-684-9130<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 11th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm the Oneida County History Center will host a special Irish Tea Fundraiser.\u00a0 This event features hot beverages, finger foods, desserts, door prizes and more.\u00a0 Entertainment includes a vocal performance by Rachel DePalma and presentations by Utica City Historian Lou Parrotta and Sister Maureen Dean.\u00a0 Tickets are $12 per person, $20 for 2 or $75 for a table.\u00a0 All proceeds benefit the Oneida County History Center.\u00a0 For more information or to purchase tickets please call 315-735-3642<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Sunday March 12th at 3:00 pm the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special book reading and discussion with author John P.L. Hatcher.\u00a0 Hatcher, a former Oneida Community Limited executive, will discuss his new book Oneida (Community) Limited: A Goodly Heritage Gone Wrong giving insider details on the rise and fall of the once successful table manufacturer.\u00a0 This program is being co-sponsored by the Sherrill-Kenwood Public Library.\u00a0 A $5 donation is suggested.\u00a0\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-0745<\/a> or visit www.oneidacommunity.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 18th at 1:00 PM the Oneida County History Center will host \u201cVietnam Reflections:\u00a0 The Untold Story of the Holley Boys.\u201d\u00a0 Join author Michael T. Keene as he discusses and signs copies of his pioneering new book Vietnam Reflections, which explores the war\u2019s impact on the American home front.\u00a0 Keene delves into the lives of eight \u2018boys\u2019 from a rural farming community in upstate New York who fought and died in Vietnam.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-735-3624<\/a> or visit www.oneidacountyhistory.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Sunday March 19th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host a special \u201cArt of Theorem Painting Workshop.\u201d\u00a0 Artist and educator Pamela Vogan Lynch will lead participants through the steps and techniques needed to create a framed theorem painting of a basket of pansies utilizing materials by theorem designer, Jean Hansen.\u00a0 Theorem materials will be provided.\u00a0 The workshop is for adults and children aged 12 and up.\u00a0 The cost of the workshop is $18 per person.\u00a0 Registrations is required.\u00a0 To register or for more information please call 315-363-4136<\/a> or emailhistory@mchs1900.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Sunday March 19th at 1:00 pm the Oneida Community hosts a special presentation entitled \u201cUncle Johnny\u2019s Girl Farm:\u00a0 Escapism Through Utopian Fantasy in the Mid-Twentieth Century.\u201d\u00a0 Come and learn how during the mid-20thcentury men\u2019s\u00a0 magazines ran stories describing the \u201csex cult that rocked New York,\u201d a myth-based and dramatic re-telling on of the Oneida Community with salacious details.\u00a0 These stories reveal twentieth century ideals about marriage, masculinity and monogamy through the interpretation of their utopia.\u00a0 Admission is free for members or $7 for non-members.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-0745<\/a> or visitwww.oneidacommunity.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday March 22nd at 7:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host a special discussion with author Madison Senner.\u00a0 Senner will talk about the dynamic relationship between Spirituality and Reform in 19th century New York.\u00a0 Senner will draw from his recent book\u00a0 Sacred Sites in the North Star Country, Places in Greater NYS (PA, OH, NJ, CT, VA, VT, ONT) that changed the World as well as some of his previous books.\u00a0 Copies of Senner\u2019s book will be available for purchase following the talk.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-4136<\/a>or visit www.mchs1900.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Friday March 24th at 6:30 pm the Morrisville Public Library welcomes Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz who will present \u201cFaces from the Archives.\u201dUtilizing records from Madison County\u2019s extensive government records Urtz will tell the stories of different people and events.\u00a0 He will also feature different collections of documents to showcase the wide collection of documents that are available to researchers.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-684-9130<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 18th at 1:00 PM the Oneida County History Center will host \u201cThe Very Greatest Victory:\u00a0 Women\u2019s Suffrage in New York State.\u201d\u00a0 Celebrate Women\u2019s History Month with SUNY Oneonta\u2019s Dr. Susan Goodier, who will discuss her upcoming book on the New York State women\u2019s suffrage movement.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-735-3624<\/a> or visitwww.oneidacountyhistory.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday March 25th at 11:00 am the Oneida Public Library welcomes back local historian Tom Henry.\u00a0 Henry will present part one about the political saga leading up to the woman suffrage amendment to the US Constitution in 1920 and its fateful consequences.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-3050<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday March 28th from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special basket class with Linda Scherz Allen.\u00a0 These special classes will be \u201copen weave classes.\u201d\u00a0 Attendees can purchase a basket kit from Linda or they can purchase materials and make what they want with assistance from Linda.\u00a0 Students can pre-register by paying $100 for four classes and $25 for each additional class.\u00a0 To register or for more information please visitwww.adirondackbasketry.com<\/a> or email lindascherzallen@outlook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday March 28th at 7:00 pm the Limestone Ridge Historical Society welcomes Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz who will present \u201cScandals of Madison County.\u201d Come and here some of the most outrageous, salacious and scandalous stories ripped right from local headlines.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-821-8103<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday March 29th from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special basket class with Linda Scherz Allen.\u00a0 These special classes will be \u201copen weave classes.\u201d\u00a0 Attendees can purchase a basket kit from Linda or they can purchase materials and make what they want with assistance from Linda.\u00a0 Students can pre-register by paying $100 for four classes and $25 for each additional class.\u00a0 To register or for more information please visitwww.adirondackbasketry.com<\/a> or email lindascherzallen@outlook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday March 29th at 7:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special presentation entitled \u201cFrom the First Americans to the First New Yorkers:\u00a0 Following the Erie\u2019s Path.\u201d\u00a0 Sullivan Town Historian Mike Beardsley, who has been active in CNY archaeology for more than 50 years, will present on the first Americans and New Yorkers.\u00a0 Beardsley has discovered more than 70 archaeological sites in Madison County, is a consultant for the New York State Museum and has authored many articles for archaeological journals.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.com<\/a> or call 315-687-3801<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday April 1st at 11:00 am the Oneida Public Library welcomes back local historian Tom Henry.\u00a0 Henry will present part two about the political saga leading up to the woman suffrage amendment to the US Constitution in 1920 and its fateful consequences.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-3050<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Sunday April 2nd at 2:00 pm the Onondaga Historical Association will host a special presentation entitled \u201cThe Peacetime Draft During the Cold War.\u201d\u00a0 Mel and Mady Rubenstien will lead the presentation featuring stories from their book of the same name.\u00a0 The book covers the stories from Syracuse area men who contributed stories about their time in the service between the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-428-1864, ext. 312<\/a>, or visitwww.cnyhistory.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday April 8th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a historic preservation workshop on slate and slate roofing.\u00a0 Slate experts Levine & Company Roof Consulting and Architectural Conservation explain the sources and uses of slate in preservation.\u00a0 The workshop will enable participants to discuss slate building materials as well as handle examples of slate.\u00a0 Admission is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-0745<\/a>or visit www.oneidacommunity.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday April 8th from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host a Heritage Handicraft Workshop on Decorative Painting on Paper Mache.\u00a0 Pamela Vogan Lynch will lead the workshop and attendees will decoratively paint a paper mache toting bunny.\u00a0 Reservations are required and the cost is $16. To reserve your place or for more information visit www.mchs1900.org<\/a> or call 315-363-4136<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday April 8th at a time TBD the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special presentation by high school students completing their (de)Constructing Gender Seminar.\u00a0 Students will present their digital media productions through which they express their own thinking about ideas and practices of gender.\u00a0 These productions were created following a five-week seminar with Syracuse University Professor of Women\u2019s and Gender Studies Simone Puff and Oneida Community Mansion House Curator of Education Molly Jessup.\u00a0 For more information please contact Molly Jessup at mjessup@oneidacommunity.org<\/a> or call 315-363-0745.<\/a><\/p>\n

On Tuesday April 11th from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special basket class with Linda Scherz Allen.\u00a0 These special classes will be \u201copen weave classes.\u201d\u00a0 Attendees can purchase a basket kit from Linda or they can purchase materials and make what they want with assistance from Linda.\u00a0 Students can pre-register by paying $100 for four classes and $25 for each additional class.\u00a0 To register or for more information visit www.adirondackbasketry.com<\/a> or email lindascherzallen@outlook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Monday April 17th at 7:00 pm the New Woodstock Regional Historical Society will host a special evening with WWII Veteran Stan Davis.\u00a0 Davis was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps in the European Theatre during WWII. He served as a Crew Chief on P47 style planes as well serving as an engineer on C47 transport planes.\u00a0 He also was an amateur photographer who took and collected over 700 photos of his time overseas.\u00a0 Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz recently digitized these images and will feature a number of these images as part of the talk.\u00a0 Davis will talk about his experiences and the photos.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information, contact 315-366-2453<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday April 19th at 7:00 pm the Sherrill-Kenwood Library will host a special presentation by Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz entitled \u201cSamuel Beckwith; Grant\u2019s Shadow.\u201d\u00a0 Urtz will tell the story of Beckwith who was born and raised in Hamilton, NY and worked as the cipher operator for Ulysses S. Grant and at the end of the war President Lincoln.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-5980<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday April 22nd at 11:30 am the Oneida Community Mansion House will host a special Earth Day cleanup near Sunset Lake.\u00a0 More information to come.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-0745<\/a> or visit www.oneidacommunity.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday April 25th from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special basket class with Linda Scherz Allen.\u00a0 These special classes will be \u201copen weave classes.\u201d\u00a0 Attendees can purchase a basket kit from Linda or they can purchase materials and make what they want with assistance from Linda.\u00a0 Students can pre-register by paying $100 for four classes and $25 for each additional class.\u00a0 To register or for more information please visitwww.adirondackbasketry.com<\/a> or email lindascherzallen@outlook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday April 26th from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special basket class with Linda Scherz Allen.\u00a0 These special classes will be \u201copen weave classes.\u201d\u00a0 Attendees can purchase a basket kit from Linda or they can purchase materials and make what they want with assistance from Linda.\u00a0 Students can pre-register by paying $100 for four classes and $25 for each additional class.\u00a0 To register or for more information please visitwww.adirondackbasketry.com<\/a> or email lindascherzallen@outlook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday April 26th at 7:00 pm the Canastota Canal Town Museum will host a special Canalside entitled \u201cLife of a Lift Bridge,\u201d at the Canastota Public Library.\u00a0Local Historian Joe DiGiorgio will present the fascinating and sometimes humorous history of events behind the Canastota lift bridge, its surroundings and its people.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-697-7030<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Thursday April 27th at 7:00 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special presentation entitled \u201cThe Erie Canal and Woman Suffrage:\u00a0 from Boats to Votes.\u201d\u00a0 The presentation, by Pamela Vittorio, will look into how the Erie Canal impacted the women\u2019s suffrage movement.\u00a0 More information to come.\u00a0 There is no charge for this event.\u00a0 For more information please visit www.chittenangolanding.com<\/a>or call 315-687-3801<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday April 29th at 11:00 am the Oneida Community Mansion House will observe Arbor Day.\u00a0 There will be tree planting, family activities and more!!! More information to come.\u00a0 For more information please call 315-363-0745<\/a> or visitwww.oneidacommunity.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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