More Exciting Programs Coming Your Way!

MARCH 9th - 7 PM via Zoom

Program Summary:

America’s national symbol nearly disappeared—but today it’s thriving right here in Schoharie County. Join the Sharon Historical Society on March 9th at 7 PM at the Sharon Public Library (or via Zoom) for Eagles of Schoharie County, presented by Bill Combs Jr., known locally as “The Eagle Man.” From the bald eagle’s historic selection for the Great Seal in 1782 to its dramatic recovery from near extinction, Bill brings the story full circle with firsthand accounts of more than 25 active local nests, the growth of this year’s eaglets, and the launch of the Schoharie County Eagle Trail. With stunning photography, fascinating nesting insights, and stories of famous local eagle pairs that made national headlines, this program offers a rare chance to connect American history with the magnificent birds soaring over our own communities today.

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MARCH 23rd - 7 PM via Zoom

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Science, Secrecy, and the Mystery Behind Tesla’s “Missing” Papers!

Did the U.S. government really steal Nikola Tesla’s files — or is that one of history’s most persistent myths? When the brilliant inventor died in a New York hotel room in 1943, federal officials quickly seized dozens of trunks filled with his papers, sparking decades of speculation about hidden weapons and suppressed technology. This program dives into the dramatic wartime context, the legal battle over his estate, and the technical review that examined his most mysterious ideas. We’ll separate documented fact from sensational storytelling and explore why the legend of Tesla’s “missing files” refuses to fade. Join us for a fascinating journey into science, secrecy, and one of the greatest unanswered questions of the 20th century.

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APRIL 13th - 7 PM via Zoom

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How does fabric help us understand history—and how does it quietly shape the stories we see on screen? Nationally recognized textile historian Rabbit Goody will explore how the weave, weight, color, and texture of cloth reveal the daily lives, technologies, and economies of earlier centuries, and how her Cherry Valley mill recreates historically accurate textiles for museums, historic homes, and select film productions. Drawing on decades of scholarship and hands-on expertise with restored early American looms, Goody shows how authentic fabrics bring depth and credibility to period storytelling, proving that something as ordinary as cloth can carry extraordinary historical meaning.

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