Posts From: October 2015

A beautiful beginning at the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan

Oct. 23, 2015

Everyone in the Finger Lakes region who has an interest in Native American history and culture has been eagerly waiting for the opening of the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site. The 17,300-square-foot interpretive center brings together 2,000 years of Seneca and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) contributions to art, culture and society. The man who had the vision for all of this, site manager Peter Jemison (pictured below), spent the past 20 years working tirelessly to make this dream a reality…

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Waking up to history where the dead sleep

Oct. 16, 2015

“A flower she sleepeth, but is not dead.” – Headstone of Frankie Tubbs, circa 1850, Baker Cemetery, Richmond, Ontario County, New York. Places of historical significance, happy or sad, often have a certain feeling or energy to them that keeps people returning time and time again. The same is often true of places that bear some emotional significance. These places can become locations of peace, of centering, of focus; in particular, right around this time of year the appeal of one such type of location grows strong……

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The Labyrinth in Clifton Springs is a lovely place to relax, reflect and recharge

Oct. 09, 2015

Autumn is my favorite time of year, even though I know it means that I will have to say goodbye (at least for a while) to some of those blissful things leading up to it: fresh vine-grown tomatoes from the garden; bike rides on country roads wearing just a T-shirt and shorts; shaded walks in the woods; breakfast, lunch and dinner on the patio; going to sleep and waking up with the windows open…

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Ganondagan's Husking Bee a great way to learn about Iroquois White Corn Project

Oct. 06, 2015

Do you know about the Iroquois White Corn Projectthat has been happening at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor over the past few years? Do you like greens and beans? If so read on and I will share my recipe and inspire you to get involved in an event that is very rewarding…

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