BHA Speaker Series: The Schuyler Family - Coping with Life’s Necessaries

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Adults
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Ian Mumpton will speak on the topic, “Coping with Life’s Necessaries.” The Schuyler family enjoyed many luxuries as part of their refined lifestyle, but what might their hygiene practices have looked like?  How did their practices differ from or align with those of other residents of 18th century Albany? Learn more about the changing practices of this aristocratic Dutch colonial family and their household.

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  • Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating.
  • Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm.


Speaker Bio: Ian Mumpton is the Historic Site Assistant at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. His work focuses on highlighting historically excluded narratives as essential parts of the site’s history, including the stories of N.Y. Loyalists, the Haudenosaunee and other Native Peoples, women, tenant farmers, and the histories of people enslaved by the Schuyler family. He is also currently researching the martial arts and martial identity of colonial New Netherland.
 

About This Series: The Town of Bethlehem Historical Association (BHA) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization since 1965. Along with upkeep of collections and exhibits at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum at 1003 River Rd. Selkirk the BHA is pleased to continue it's long tradition of presenting fall and spring series of talks by distinguished local speakers on a variety of topics designed to stimulate an appreciation of our historic heritage. We're delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the Bethlehem Public Library in our complementary roles of providing information and enhancing learning and enriching the cultural life of our community.