History, Natural History & the Arts
In 1906, the murder of the pregnant Grace Brown by her boyfriend Chester Gillette at Big Moose Lake in northern Herkimer County became one of New York State’s most widely followed criminal cases.
The two met at Gillette’s uncle’s skirt factory in Cortland, NY, where they became involved and Brown became pregnant. Refusing to accept responsibility, he made arrangements for a trip to the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Grace Brown, Her Murderer Chester Gillette & Old Herkimer Jailhouse
Located in the northwest portion of Chenango County and about 10 miles southwest of Sherburne is Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Pharsalia is also the fifth highest elevation spot in the state and a designated Audubon Important Bird Area. [Read more…] about Featured Outdoor Escape: Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area
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