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Hawaii Advocate, Glens Falls Native Charles Reed Bishop

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Charles Reed BishopA native of Glens Falls, Warren County, NY, Charles Reed Bishop was born in the tollbooth over the Hudson River in 1822. As a young man, he was educated at the Glens Falls Academy, lived with relatives in Warrensburg, and then set sail to the Pacific, landing in the Hawaiian islands, where he married Princess Bernice Pauahi Pākī, an aliʻi of the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Bishop and Princess Pauahi went on to become one of founders of modern-day Hawaii. He established the first bank, created the Kamehameha Schools, and were major philanthropists. [Read more…] about Hawaii Advocate, Glens Falls Native Charles Reed Bishop

State of Lake George: A Waterkeeper Update

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Lake George courtesy Fund for Lake GeorgeThe Warren County Historical Society will host “Update on the State of the Lake,” a free presentation with Lake George Waterkeeper, Chris Navitsky, on Wednesday, March 16th.

This presentation will focus on why Lake George is ecologically important, discuss the science and the stressors of the lake and how these issues are being addressed. [Read more…] about State of Lake George: A Waterkeeper Update

New Effort to Promote Western Warren County’s “First Wilderness” Heritage Underway

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first wilderness heritage cooridorThe Warren County Department of Planning and Community Development has launched a collaboration with Cliff & Redfield Interactive (CRI), a Saratoga Springs-based rich-media communications organization, for a year-long campaign to promote community development and heritage tourism in the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor of western Warren County. [Read more…] about New Effort to Promote Western Warren County’s “First Wilderness” Heritage Underway

Warren County Announces History Award Winner

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warren county historical societyThe Warren County Historical Society has announced that John “Jack” Kokoletsos of Queensbury is the winner of the 2021 “Hon. John D. Austin Contribution to History Award.”

This award is presented annually to a local person who has demonstrated a consistent dedication to Warren County and regional history and genealogy through work or volunteer service and is given in memory of the late Judge John D. Austin of Queensbury, who was a founding member of the Society. [Read more…] about Warren County Announces History Award Winner

Historical Dioramas ‘Toying With History’ in Warren County

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warren county historical societyThe Warren County Historical Society has announced a new exhibition, “Toying with History,” curated by Cindy Whitman, which will run from September 27th through January 31st, at the Society’s headquarters, 50 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, NY.  Whitman will also be the featured guest at the WCHS’s Fall Open House on Saturday, November 6th, from 11 am to 2 pm. [Read more…] about Historical Dioramas ‘Toying With History’ in Warren County

Warren County History Award Nominations Sought

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warren county historical societyThe Warren County Historical Society has announced it is accepting nominations for the second annual John D. Austin Jr. Contribution to History Award, to be presented at the Annual Meeting on January 22nd, 2022 (11 am to 2 pm) at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George.

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