2004 Summer Lecture Series
Rensselaer’s Darrin Fresh Water Institute, located on Route 9N, and the Historical Society of Bolton
are pleased to co-host a series of distinguished presentations on the natural history of
Lake George and the Adirondacks
July 5
History of Adirondack Furniture
Ralph Kylloe, Kylloe World, Lake George and Keene Valley, NY
July 12
Ice Meadows of the Upper Hudson River
Evelyn Greene, Naturalist, North Creek, NY
July 19
The Red Woods: The Adirondacks and the Left
Amy Godine, Regional Author, Saratoga Springs, NY
July 26
Aurora Borealis – The Northern Phenomenon
Peter Zaffo, Atmospheric Lecturer, Warrensburg NY
August 2
Rear Admiral John W. Moore, Naval Innovator & Bolton Resident
Joseph W. Zarzynski, Underwater Archeologist, Bateaux Below, Inc., Wilton, NY
August 9
Seneca Ray Stoddard: Roughing It at Lake George circa 1880
Dodi Robinson, Educator, Chapman Museum, Glens Falls, NY
August 16 Preserving a Legacy: Hyde House Restored
Erin Coe, Curator, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY
August 23 History of the Fort William Henry Hotel
William Gates, Regional Author & President, Historical Society of Bolton,
Bolton Landing, NY
August 30 The Sculpture of David Smith
Peter Stevens, Director, David Smith Estate, New York, NY
Programs are on Monday evenings beginning at 7:30 PM. The public is cordially invited free of charge.
Funding for this series is provided by generous gifts from The Knapp Fund and numerous individuals.
For more information visit our website www.rpi.edu/dept/dfwi