Free, all ages welcome!
Prizes for the winners!
Snacks and candy for all!
Coloring activities too!
Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been a storyteller and educator for more than 25 years and enjoys teaching people of all ages about the history and culture of Native Peoples. His presentations are inclusive, engaging, and filled with cultural and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy.
This Storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people and continue to be an important part of Haudenosaunee culture. The Storyteller will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a VERY active stage presence! These stories become interactive as Perry includes volunteer audience members in the stories. This program is also filled with historical information, discussion about the art of storytelling, other elements of Haudenosaunee culture and LOTS of humor. Audiences young and old will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining, and very educational.
These programs are FREE and open to the public.
Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been a storyteller and educator for more than 25 years and enjoys teaching people of all ages about the history and culture of Native Peoples. His presentations are inclusive, engaging, and filled with cultural and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy.
This lively presentation gives an overview of the history of this misunderstood holiday, and is based on the only primary source document that chronicles the “First Thanksgiving”. Through an engaging quiz-style presentation, audience members learn accurate and culturally appropriate information about the English settlers at Plymouth and the Wampanoag, the Native people who inhabited that area. Perry discusses the actual events of 1621 in Plymouth, the relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanoag, and how this story became the holiday we know today. The concept of Thanksgiving held by many Native Americans will be emphasized throughout. Although the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) were not present in Plymouth in 1621, connections to their concepts of Thanksgiving will be discussed so audience members can better understand how Native People view Thanksgiving today.
This Storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people and continue to be an important part of Haudenosaunee culture. The Storyteller will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a VERY active stage presence! These stories become interactive as Perry includes volunteer audience members in the stories. This program is also filled with historical information, discussion about the art of storytelling, other elements of Haudenosaunee culture and LOTS of humor. Audiences young and old will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining, and very educational.
These programs are FREE and open to the public.
This is a free program for kids and teens.
This is a free program for older kids, teens and tweens.
Dr. Sorin will examine in depth a number of paintings from the Arkell Museum’s permanent collection through the lens of an historian. She will also sign copies of her book, which is for sale at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Shop.
All are welcome to this free event. Arkell Museum admission will also be free to all visitors on September 30th.
Registration for the talk is requested: Gleich Lecture
Join us after the talk for a fun meet the speaker dinner and private gallery tours! This is a ticketed event with limited seating.
Dinner will be catered by the Black Cat Café in nearby Sharon Springs, NY, and will feature a bountiful buffet of options (including wine). Dinner is a ticketed event with limited seating. Lecture registration is automatic with dinner purchase.
Dr. Sorin will examine in depth a number of paintings from the Arkell Museum’s permanent collection through the lens of an historian. She will also sign copies of her book, which is for sale at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Shop.
All are welcome to this free event. Arkell Museum admission will also be free to all visitors on September 30th.
Registration for the talk is requested: Gleich Lecture
Join us after the talk for a fun meet the speaker dinner and private gallery tours! This is a ticketed event with limited seating.
Dinner will be catered by the Black Cat Café in nearby Sharon Springs, NY, and will feature a bountiful buffet of options (including wine). Dinner is a ticketed event with limited seating. Lecture registration is automatic with dinner purchase.
Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!
This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.
This program is sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York.
Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!
This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.
This program is sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York.
Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!
This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.
This program is sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York.