1873 – The Lansingburgh Historical Society

Roasting the chestnut “Beautiful Snow” over an open fire

Once I was Pure. — Oh! the snow, the beautiful snow, Filling the sky and the earth below! Over the house-tops, over the street, Over the heads of the people you meet, Dancing, flirting, skimming along; Beautiful snow, it can… Continue Reading →

Lansingburgh School District 1 “Colored Department” (1847-1851+)

For a period of time, in compliance with a state law enacted in 1847, there was a “colored department” or “colored school” in School District 1. Here again is a relatively little-explored topic. It seems possible that such a school… Continue Reading →

February 16, 2017

At the Herman Melville House

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Roasting the chestnut “Beautiful Snow” over an open fire

Lansingburgh School District 1 “Colored Department” (1847-1851+)