BHA Speaker Series: Upstate New York Tenant Farmers' Rebellions in the 1800s

The recording of this event can be found at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezHCXScZyPY

Please note:

• Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating.
   
  • Registered patrons will have a seat.
     
  • Waitlisted patrons are invited to use standing room.
     
  • Walk-ins will be admitted if space allows
     
• Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm.
   

Description of Program: Upstate New York Tenant Farmers' Rebellions in the 1800s.

Speaker Bio: Jill Knapp Ph.D. received a BS degree in General Agriculture from Cornell and an MS and Ph.D in Argronomy from Purdue where her research focused on wheat production. Jill was Horticulturist at Hancock Shaker Village and had been Director of Conservation Districts of Iowa. She was Agriculture Program Leader at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County and adjunct Professor at Ramapo N.J. From 2005 – 2013 Jill was Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Land Conservatory. She authored the book The Time For Redemption, the subject and events of which she will speak tonight.

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.
 

PLEASE REGISTER EACH INDIVIDUAL SEPARATELY. We cannot hold two seats for one registration.