Usually considered a "Southern" issue, slavery played a surprisingly large role in colonial and revolutionary era New York. Travis Bowman, Curator with the New York State Bureau of Historic Sites, will examine how slavery evolved in New York under the Dutch, British, and American systems of government and how the institution was utilized at a local and personal level in the Mohawk Valley. Refreshments will be served following the lecture. Free admission — Donations to help support the event will…

THEY'RE BACK!  10" Pies from Smith Orchard in Charlton Great for the holidays — can be left frozen for six months Still only $12.00 Each Apple Peach — Apple Raisin Walnut — Apple Crumb —Blueberry — Blueberry Crumb — Raspberry Crumb — Very Berry — Strawberry Rhubarb — Pumpkin - Toll House - Pecan (Sugar Free versions available for other than crumb, pecan, pumpkin and toll house flavors) Order and cash or check due no later than Thursday September 7th…

Saturday September 16 Join the fun under the tent from 5:30 –10:30 pm Chicken BBQ Dinner 5:30–7:00 Music 7:00–10:30, by Country Band Skeeter Creek Beer Tent N Dancing Bid to Win Themed Gift Baskets Liberty ARC 47 Liberty Drive Amsterdam Tickets: Dinner & Music $20 Advance Sale Tickets: libertyarc.org Liberty ARC is grateful to Our Sponsors! A Celebration of Liberty ARC’s 60th Annivesary! All proceeds to benefit the building of a community Sensory Playground at Liberty ARC!

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Food historian Sara Evenson will lead this hands-on 18th century cooking class in the slave quarters, followed by a meal of the prepared food. Limited to 6 participants. $100 per participant, payable to the Friends of Johnson Hall – pre-registration and pre-payment required.