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​​Sunday April 24, 2022 2 PM
​East Greenbush Library
Colorful Characters of the Capital District
By Jill Knapp
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Political correctness did not exist in the mid-1800s.  The newspapers could be relentless in their ridicule or attacks on local characters and minorities.  On occasion, they were truly supportive of unfortunate individuals who were trying to better themselves.  This presentation will cover three of the colorful characters that were once well-known to readers of the local newspapers. 

​May 22, 2022 2 PM
East Greenbush Library
The Gilded Age Rises Again in Troy, NY
By Kathy Sheehan
 
Kathryn Sheehan, Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian, will present an illustrated lecture on how Troy’s 19th century architecture became an integral backdrop to the Julian Fellows HBO series, “The Gilded Age.” Kathryn worked with the location scouts and production designer on locations throughout the city as well as providing information on how Troy appeared during the Gilded Age, who the major players were in the city at that time that represented “old” money and “new” money.  Kathryn will also share some of the behind the scenes stories that happened during the filming for season one.