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After 35+ Years, Peter Jemison Retiring as Ganondagan Historic Site Manager

February 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Peter Jemison photo by Rikki VanCampSince 1985, when he was chosen as the very first Ganondagan State Historic Site Manager, Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan). Now, more than 35 years later, he announces his retirement from that role as of February 1, 2022. Jamison will be succeeded by two individuals in two positions: Ansley Jemison (Seneca, Wolf Clan), Cultural Liaison, and Michael Galban (Washoe/Northern Paiute), Site Manager.

Ganondagan State Historic Site, also known as Boughton Hill, is a Native American historic site in Ontario County, New York. The location of the largest Seneca village of the 17th century, the site is in the present-day Town of Victor, southwest of the Village of Victor. [Read more…] about After 35+ Years, Peter Jemison Retiring as Ganondagan Historic Site Manager

Filed Under: Arts, History, Western NY Tagged With: Cattaraugus, Ganondagan, Haudenosaunee, Indigenous History, Iroquois, Ontario County, OPRHP, Seneca, Victor

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