Category: Presentations

Michael Keene, local history author and frequent guest speaker at many public libraries, senior centers, and historical societies throughout New York, has produced an unique online program titled,

“Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains”, to be shown on YouTube Premier, February 1, 2021 at 11:00am (EST)

Below is a brief excerpt from the program:

“By the end of the Civil War, an estimated 30,000 homeless  and orphaned children roamed the streets of New York City.  In response to this crisis, the age of orphan asylums began, culminating in one of the most improbable and audacious episodes in American history.  Called the Orphan Train Movement, it endeavored to save these children lost to the streets by heroes who fought for their liberation”.

The program is free but requires registration. To do so visit:  michaeltkeene.com/registration

Here’s a video recording for those of you who were not able to attend Tracy Murphy’s October 10th lecture on the lives of Maggie and Kate Fox.  The audio has been altered to remove some distracting artifacts.

 

 

Built in 1912, Roosevelt School was lost to history about one year ago. Cynthia Russell, President of N-AHS, will tell us the story of education in East Newark, which began with a two-room schoolhouse. You’ll see photos of students and teachers through the years.

This presentation is part of the Historical Society’s Winter Lecture Series.  It was to be held at the museum on March 14th, but has been postponed to a future date.  Admission is free (donations gratefully accepted). Reservations are not necessary but are accepted by  calling 315-331-6409.