The Darrin Freshwater Institute at Rensselaer and the Historical Society of Bolton are pleased to co-host a series of distinguished presentations, available online, on the natural and cultural history of Lake George and the Addirondacks.
July 11, 2022
The history of light, lighting systems, and where the future of lighting technology is headed
Professor Robert F. Karlicek, Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
July 18, 2022
The proposed Great Schroon Lake Dam - c.1895 - 1916
Mike Prescott, retired public school educator and former New York State licensed Adirondack guide, Riparius, New York
July 25, 2022
Stewards of the Water: The story of individuals and organizations, past and present, focused on protecting Lake George
Ginger Henry Kuenzel, author, editor, Lake George Association board member, Hague, New York
August 8, 2022
Protecting land: lake George's important role in protecting the Adirondacks
Jamie Brown, Director, Open Space Institute, New York
August 15, 2022
Letters from and to World War II Warren County Soldiers
Garry DuFour, author and historian, Dorset, Vermont
Funding for this series is provided by generous gifts from the Knapp Fund. More information is available from this website, or call (518) 644-3541.