June 6, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with special presentations at Noon, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) – the historic Van Schaick Mansion, chapter house of the Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at 1 Van Schaick Avenue, Cohoes.
A Native American Encampment
Glenn Bentz, former Native American Interpreter for the Cooperstown Farmers Museum and New York State Historical Society, sets up an encampment at the Mansion with his wife and son.
This unique living history program features an authentic Native American Indian encampment, complete with real artifacts. It also includes presentations on the history of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois); traditional clothing; 18th century weaponry; fire making skills; the trade period and its effects; 18th century cooking; and oral traditions, including storytelling.
June 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. - the Cohoes Visitor’s Center at 58 Remsen Street (ground floor of the Cohoes Music Hall)
The Story of the Peacemaker
Kay Olan (Ionataiewas), Mohawk educator and storyteller, presents the story of the Peacemaker who brought the message of peace and unity to those nations that became known as the Haudenosaunee. The Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, was formed to unify warring nations into a peaceful league of nations. The league, in existence today, includes the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca Nations, and the Tuscaroras, who joined in the early 1700s. The framers of the United States Constitution studied and borrowed ideas brought forth by the Peacemaker. Come and hear the epic story of the Peacemaker and discover the important role played by the Cohoes falls.
June 6, 2009 2:30 p.m. – the Cohoes Visitor’s Center at 58 Remsen Street
Muralist David C. Lithgow – His Representations of Early Native American Life
A presentation on Lithgow’s artistic representations of Native Americans and the various influences on the muralist’s work. A visit to Lithgow's well-known murals, housed in the former Cohoes Savings Bank building, follows the presentation.
June 6, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - the Cohoes Visitor’s Center at 58 Remsen Street
The Dutch Barn Preservation Society - Displays of some 2' X 2' barn models, newsletters, brochures, posters and more. An introduction to their September Dutch Barn tours.
The above events are sponsored by
The Cohoes 400 – Hudson/Fulton Celebration Committee, created for this year long celebration by the Spindle City Historic Society of Cohoes, and the Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Cohoes.
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