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Archaeology and genealogy are critical components for understanding our past. Learn how Dr. Paul Huey and Dr. Michael Lucas use these components to help create a more accurate picture of the material culture, architecture, and people of New York. This presentation will comprise two separate talks:
The Archaeology and Genealogy of Two Rensselaerswyck Tenant Farmhouse Sites in Albany and Rensselaer Counties
Dr. Paul Huey
Careful genealogical research was necessary for the correct identification and interpretation of the physical and archaeological evidence at two historic sites that were the homes of tenant farmers in the Manor of Rensselaerswyck in the 18th century. Archaeological excavations have occurred at both sites. One site, where the house is still standing, is the Vandenburgh-Mark House in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The other site is the Martin Gehler, Jr., site in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County. The Gehler site is now occupied by a Stewart’s convenience store and gas station. Analysis of Van Rensselaer Manor leases and maps clarified the evidence from artifacts.
Passing Down the Land: Archaeology, Genealogy, and Rural African American Families in the Capital Region
Dr. Michael Lucas
John and Lucretia Jackson of Becker’s Corner south of Albany, and Thomas and Elizabeth Powell of Boght Corners to the north of the city, were two of the first African American couples to purchase land during the early 19th century. Descendants of the founding Jackson and the Powell families held on to this land into the 20th century. Genealogical and archaeological research is crucial to understanding the importance of land-to-family legacies and long-term neighborhood continuity. The historical trajectories of the Jackson and Powell families are presented as examples of the importance of land and place.
This event is jointly sponsored by the New York State Museum and the Capital District Genealogical Society.
Learn more: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/archaeology-and-genealogy
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave,Albany,NY,United States
