New Business Focus - Stars In Cobleskill Has Full-Scale Towing, Auto Repair Service

Owner Kevin Rohit at his new Stars Auto and Towing business on MacArthur Avenue in Cobleskill. Photo by Chris English.

By Chris English

COBLESKILL — Kevin Rohit has accomplished a lot in his 25 years, and the latest example is his new Stars Auto and Towing LLC opened three months ago at 142 MacArthur Avenue in Cobleskill.

It's the second Rohit-owned business and follows the Stars Auto and Towing he opened at 28 Kelton Avenue in Schenectady three years ago. Cobleskill offered a good area for expansion, he explained in a recent interview from that location, just a few blocks from the SUNY Cobleskill campus.

"There wasn't much towing going on here, maybe just two or three places," he said. "There's not much traffic that goes by here but word has gotten out that we're here and it's been great so far. Both locations are busy."

Like the Schenectady business, the Cobleskill Stars offers 24/7 towing and also other emergency road services like tire changes, lockouts, fuel delivery, jumpstarts and more.

Unlike Schenectady, Stars Auto and Towing in Cobleskill also has a full range of auto repair and maintenance services including oil changes, brake service, tire repair and replacement and engine and transmission replacement.

"It's pretty much any auto repair light duty to medium duty," Rohit explained. He has one full-time and three part-time employees at the Cobleskill location doing towing, auto repair and office work.

Rohit's road to owning two businesses by the age of 25 is one paved with hard work and persistence. He grew up in Queens, New York, moving to Schenectady about eight years ago and finding a job driving a box truck for a warehouse.

His interest in the towing business was sparked about six years ago when his car broke down and he had to call for a tow. Talking to the tow truck driver and watching him work got Rohit interested in doing the same thing himself.

"I originally had to take a $10 an hour pay cut from driving the truck for the warehouse," he recalled. "I ended up driving for three different towing businesses and was working full time during the day and also on call at night."

All that experience eventually led Rohit to opening his own businesses, first in Schenectady and then Cobleskill. He's a very hands-on owner, still spending the large majority of his time either on towing calls or doing auto repair at the Cobleskill shop.

"I always liked working on cars," he said.

As a single man, Rohit has lots of time to devote to his businesses and estimates he puts in about 100 hours a week between the Schenectady and Cobleskill locations. He takes a lot of pride in the self-made nature of his success.

"There was no inheritance from family or anything, everything has been by myself," he noted. "The way I see it, it might be a legacy, something I started."

Rohit hopes that the success of his businesses so far leads to more of the same.

"My goal for the future is to expand more, add more trucks to this (Cobleskill) location and maybe add more locations," he said.

"The main thing is we want to make customers happy. Customer satisfaction, that's our No. 1 goal. If we make customers happy, that makes us happy."

For more information on Stars Auto and Towing in Cobleskill, call 518-881-9987.

 

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Allegiance and Loss Part#2

Submitted by Louis G Myers

Excerpted from the book: The Blue-Eyed Indians: The Story of Adam Crysler and His Brothers in the Revolutionary War By Don Chrysler - 1999

Chrysler Books, 36920 Lakewood, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

Albany was now a hotbed of Rebellion with the whigs fanning the coals. Like the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, Schoharie Valley was becoming divided. Neighbors whom lived side by side for years , helped each other build their respective properties, families that ate at the same table now split over King or Rebellion eyed each other with suspicion and contempt.

The Haudenosaunee Nation ( Iroquois) became divided as well.

The Presbyterian Minister Samuel Kirkland

convinced his Oneida and Tuscarora followers to side with the Rebels while traditional Oneidas, Tuscarora and the rest of the Haudenoaunee sided with the crown.

Now the rebels formed up into local militias and Loyalists left the Schoharie Valley to form their fighting groups to return to reclaim what was rightfully theirs.

Adam Crysler had no reservations of fighting back. He joined Captain Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers as a Gentleman and later Niagara Indian Department commissioned as a Lieutenant.

He would lead his men into battle with the rebels time and time again with ferociousness that earned him the nickname’s “ The Blue Eyed Indian “ and

“ Scourge of Schoharie Valley “.

He earned these names at such battles:

Destruction of Harpersfield-Aug.1777

The Battle of the Flockey-Aug.1777

The Battle of Cobleskill-May 1778

The Battle of Wyoming Valley-June-1779

to name a few. 

Adam’s raids into both the Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys against the rebels caused much panic and fear , not to mention the frustration on the part of the Rebel forces not being able to capture or stop him .

Adam Crysler was regarded as the most Loyalist of the war who had fought tirelessly not only for his family and dear friends of the life he knew, but for the Crown that gave him everything.

References 

https://www.mpm.edu/

https://thebrownhomestead.ca/journal/the-schoharie-uprising-and-the-battle-of-the-flockey

The British Campaign of 1777

Volume 1

The St. Leger Expedition 

By: Gavin K. Watt & James F. Morrison

 

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Annual Kayla S. Black Memorial Easter Egg Hunt

By Tori Edwards 

SHARON SPRINGS — This will be the third year that KNK Landscaping will host their ANNUAL KAYLA S. BLACK EASTER EGG HUNT. The hunt will begin 2pm at the Sharon Springs Central School. They will have face painting starting at 1pm with glitter tattoos before the hunt begins. The face painting will be done by Dani who did a wonderful job with the face art last year. There are about 10 thousand eggs to be hidden in the yard surrounding the school. KNK will be handing out Easter baskets to the first 150 kids to collect their goodies in. The eggs could contain special vouchers inside them for a diverse selection of prizes all brought to the public from KNK Landscaping. 

Appearances from Mr. PEEP and the EASTER BUNNY will be made to cheer the kids on while they are hunting for their eggs. KNK Landscaping are happy to bring this event to give back to the community. 

They say, “Let’s make this day fun for all the kids and make some lasting memories.” 

Come Join the KNK Crew in this HUGE event in memory of Kayla S. Black this Saturday. Although if we have showers that day the event will be postponed to the following Saturday at 2pm. Reach out to KNK Landscaping for all your lawn care and snow removal needs at (518) 729-7410. They are happy to transform your lawn into a work of art, one blade at a time. 

 

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FREE WALKING TOUR EXPLORES LIFE AND MURDER OF NIGHTWATCHMAN

COBLESKILL – Turning Point 1777 kicks off its 10th season of providing walking and driving tours of Schoharie County with a free tour on Saturday, April 19 at 7pm. Author and historian Jeff O’Connor will recount the circumstances surrounding the November 27, 1900 murder of Cobleskill Nightwatchman Matthew Wilson.  The tour will also explore what Cobleskill’s turn of the 20th century business district.

 The tour meets at the public parking lot at the corner of Union and Main Streets Cobleskill, next to Mart Cleaners. Free of charge and no reservations are needed. Tour is about a one mile loop, approx. 1.5 hrs.  Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Inquiries can be made by emailing colonialny@turningpoint1777.com or through Facebook.com/turningpoint1777 

The tour narrative is based on research for historian Jeff O’Connor’s current book project about 

Wilson’s murder by a gang of safe-crackers known as Yeggmen. O’Connor states “Wilson’s tragic death captured the public’s attention far and wide for years, as his killers were pursued and brought to justice.” Matthew Wilson was survived by his widow Anna and daughter Mary, whose lives will also be discussed.

According to O’Connor, Officer Wilson’s murder “seemed inevitable, being caught up in the intersection of all the elements that made Cobleskill’s Gilded Age prosperity possible. The railroad brought commerce, wealth, elegant hotels, and fine shopping.  It also brought tramps looking for work and a dangerous sub-culture that traveled with them - flim-flamming safe-crackers known as Yeggmen.” The Pinkerton Detective Agency eventually captured five of the six Yeggmen who were responsible for Wilson’s murder.  How they were brought to justice and the details of the murder that were brought out in their trials help round out the narrative.

A unique element in Matthew Wilson’s story is his canine partner. “Together, they were a formidable team,” states O’Connor. “Brave, effective, and very popular, they were soon looked upon as heroes.  Their exploits alone would be worthy of notice.”  For years, the K-9 unit of the Cobleskill Police Department was named Wilson to honor the slain officer’s dog, mainly because, historian O’Connor says, “no one knew what Wilson called his dog. I’m happy to say his name is now known, along with much more – all on the tour.”

Jeff O’Connor is an accomplished historian and author who has a deep connection to the Schoharie County historical community.  He and his wife Pam team up as Turning Point 1777 to provide guided walking and driving tours in Schoharie County, authentic historic flag reproductions, and publications.  For more information, please visit www.turningpoint1777.com or Facebook.com/turningpoint1777

 

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Big Weekend Planned for Memorial Day in Cherry Valley

CHERRY VALLEY - Cherry Valley Community Yard Sales will be held on Memorial weekend during Spring into Summer, Cherry Valley’s weekend long celebration with live music, great food, workshops, vendors, community wide yard sales and more.

The yard sale map is organized by Whiteman-Hull-Snyder American Legion & Auxiliary.

Sign up by Friday, May 16 to be included on the map, $5 donation to Legion/Auxiliary

Mail, call, or text your SALE details (address/days/hours) to: American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 234, Cherry Valley, NY 13320 Brenda 607-264-3129 (this is a cell number).

Maps will be available at: Area businesses throughout the community and www.cherryvalley.com LOOK FOR SIGNS.

Don’t want to have your own sale, but have a few things to get rid of/donate? (Sorry—NO large furniture, clothes or books) The Legion & Auxiliary will take them for their 44 Main Street sale. Contact them for drop off details. Dave 607-435-1658

NEW THIS YEAR: Bring your stuff, tables, tent, etc. to the Tryon Inn lawn (124 Main St). Multi-family yard sale! Contact Tryon for details/sign up: Tryoninn@yahoo.com

Thank you for supporting the American Legion & Auxiliary.

 

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C-R Lunch Monitor Arrested on Endangering Charges

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COBLESKILL - A 65-year-old lunch monitor was arrested last week on charges of five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to the New York State Police.

Police announced that Paul G. Hallock, 65, of Cobleskill, was arrested on five counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest follows a complaint received on April 7, regarding Mr. Hallock's alleged inappropriate conversations with students at William H. Golding Middle School, where he employed as a lunch monitor.

An investigation revealed that from October 2024 to February 2025, Mr. Hallock reportedly engaged in conversations with multiple students under the age of 17 that were harmful to their "mental and moral welfare," police said. Mr. Hallock was processed at SP Cobleskill and subsequently transferred to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Police said that the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School district has been cooperating with the investigation. 

Mr. Hallock was placed on administrative leave and has not been on school grounds since the district became aware of the concerns last week, according to police.

Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School district officials said they were informed by New York State Police that an employee of the school district was the subject of an ongoing investigation, in relation to an alleged incident at Golding Middle School. The individual has been on administrative leave and has not been present in the schools since the district was first made aware of the allegations within the past week.

Immediately upon receiving complaints, the district followed all appropriate protocols, including "promptly contacting law enforcement out of an abundance of caution," district officials said. "Since that time, we have been cooperating fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so. Police have confirmed that all students are currently safe."

As this is an active and open investigation, officials are unable to provide further details at this time.

Officials said, "We are committed to the safety and well-being of our students and will share additional information as it becomes available and as appropriate.

"We understand that situations like this can cause concern, and we thank our families and community for their understanding and continued trust as we support the investigative process," said Superintendent Matthew Sickles.

 

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Local Business Focus - Chieftains: Local Embassy of Irish Flavor

Chieftains Jayne Marquart

By Scott Bennett

COBLESKILL —  Chieftains has been a vital part of the village of Cobleskill since 2015. While it is equal parts Irish pub, restaurant, and business it is so much more than the sum of its parts. The level of detail in the establishment is astounding. The atmosphere: truly unique.

Jayne Marquart, the General Manager, provides the backstory on the business. It is owned by the Nolan brothers who came to the United States in the late 1970’s from County Tipperary, Ireland. Tipperary is known as a rural location in Ireland, but like Chieftains itself it is replete with intricate details and an extensive history. 

County Tipperary is home to the Silvermine and Knockmealdown Mountains among others. The River Suir provides an outlet for the waters that rain upon those mountains. It is home to a plane known as the Golden Vale and its largest town is Clonmel, with a population of just under 20,000. 

In addition to the awesome natural beauty found there, there is the Rock of Cashel. This is a fortress or castle whose roots date back to the early 4th century, back when Ireland had kings. St. Patrick himself figures prominently in the tales, reportedly driving Satan out of a nearby cave and converting the King of Munster in the 5th century. 

Although Chieftains was established in the 21st century in quiet little Cobleskill. You can clearly see a lineage written in the very walls of the building. A story as ancient as Ireland itself. A legacy brought to our locale by two brothers from Ireland. 

Mrs. Marquart, the General Manager speaks of the Nolan brothers with a kind of respect that can only be earned over a longer span of time, such as the decade that Chieftains has been operating in Cobleskill. In a business run with this kind of passion and dedication it is clear that the distinction between family and coworkers can dissolve. 

Gerard Nolan handpicks many of the countless artifacts and details put into the building. The booths many readers might recognize are an homage to Irish pubs and are known as snugs over there. From the elegant light fixtures, to the stained glass windows, or even the pillows that provide an added comfort on the seats, each detail is painstakingly chosen to accentuate the atmosphere. 

The aforementioned stained glass windows and many other accents that contribute to the feel of the place are repurposed from other venues and buildings. The stained glass windows are reportedly from an old church. Whether you look at the floor or the ceiling, or any point in between you will no doubt feel the character of the owners.

Jayne Marquart describes the dishes that are prepared and made on site. From the bangers and mash to the fish and chips, there are tastes of Ireland and comfort food from the United States. Delicious dinners and meals are served seven days a week, from noon on up, usually until about eight or nine, depending on the season.

Mrs. Marquart not only handles the day-to-day operations of the business, but she is a prominent voice and representative of Chieftains on social media. An avid writer herself, Jayne Marquart specializes in writing memoirs and nostalgic pieces that capture moments and moods. 

The very act of dining in Chieftains becomes a special experience when you really consider the effort put into it. There’s nothing quite like it in Schoharie County. And if you really zoom in on the details, it’s a home for a novel eating experience that you just can’t get anywhere else. 

Whether it be the bar, the main dining area, or the banquet hall that can accommodate up to 130 guests, Chieftains is a special place. A place where you can get good food and make good memories. A place where a family, an organization, or a young couple just meeting each other can feel easy and comfortable and enjoy the truly unique atmosphere.

Mrs. Marguart further informs of the patio addition with outdoor fireplaces, seating areas, and a view of the dare I say, majestic, Donat’s Brow mountain that figures prominently in the background. This summer season at Chieftains will be filled with live music indoors and out. And that’s something to look forward to. 

 

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Cobleskill Tables Battery Storage

By Joshua Walther

COBLESKILL - On Monday, the Cobleskill Town Board halted any actions toward approving potential battery storage sites within their borders. 

The reasoning for the move came from Town Supervisor Werner Hampel, who said that their policies weren’t prepared correctly if such a project approached them.

“Out of all the energy conservation tools we have, we haven’t looked into this and protected ourselves yet,” he stated.

And the risks associated with a battery storage site are unpredictable. Supervisor Hampel said that such hazards include lithium fires, toxic runoff, and fumes. 

Not only are these risks dangerous for the first-responders that might have to deal with such an issue, but to surrounding homeowners as well, prompting the Board to look into their zoning to find an ideal location.

“I personally don’t believe that we’re equipped to zone for this just yet,” Supervisor Hampel further noted.

In order to come to a resolution, the Board has approved contracting with Dylan Harris and his law firm to “look into” battery storage and find where they could feasibly zone a project like that.

In other news, Supervisor Hampel expressed his desire to coordinate the joint highway committee with the Village early next month for an “after-action report” of the winter’s snowfall.

During the course of the season, both the Town and Village entered an exchange where they debated the costs and obligations of their shared highway services, but ultimately settled on the Town handling the Village’s snow removal at a fixed price.

Now, after monitoring their salt and sand usage and calculating their limited manpower and financing, Supervisor Hampel wants to know exactly where the two entities stand.

“This gives us a chance to see the costs of everything,” he said, and explained that he will try to reach out to the Village to set up a new meeting together.

 

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Dance Festival Returns May 3 - Free Classes & Performance

SHARON SPRINGS – Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just ready to move, the Sharon Springs Dance Festival invites you to join a full day of rhythm, culture, and creativity on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Presented by Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, this joyful community event will take place at Sharon Springs Central School and features a wide range of free dance classes—plus an electrifying evening performance by Gballoi Drumming and Dance, a world-renowned ensemble from Accra, Ghana.

The day kicks off at 10:00 AM with movement experiences for all ages and abilities. Adults can tap into musicality with Jazz Dance, explore expressive motion in Belly Dance, or unwind during an end-of-day Stretch Class. Kids will love the chance to groove in Hip Hop or experience rhythm and tradition in a West African Dance class led by Master Drummer Zorkie Nelson himself. Community drum and dance classes in the afternoon invite participants of all ages to learn the basics of Ghanaian rhythm and movement—no experience required, just an open heart and willingness to try something new.

Then, at 7:00 PM, the energy builds with an exhilarating evening performance by Gballoi Drumming and Dance. Founded and led by Master Drummer Zorkie Nelson, Gballoi is a powerful expression of West African culture, combining intricate rhythms, dynamic movement, call-and-response vocals, and storytelling through traditional and ceremonial dances of the Ga, Ewe, and other Ghanaian peoples.

Using hand-carved instruments like the kpanlogo and djembe, Gballoi brings a pulse that’s impossible to ignore. With decades of international experience—including tours with Yacub Addy and collaborations with the Wynton Marsalis Orchestra—this ensemble doesn’t just perform; they connect, reminding us of the shared rhythms that bind people across generations and cultures.

“The Sharon Springs Dance Festival is about more than movement—it’s about joy, learning, and coming together,” said Betty Gavin-Singer, Chairperson of the Programming Committee and Second Vice President of Klinkhart Hall. “Dance has the power to tell stories, build community, and bridge cultures. We’re excited to welcome everyone—from first-time dancers to seasoned performers—for a day that uplifts and inspires.”

For more information on this exciting upcoming event, please visit KlinkhartHall.com/Dance or follow Klinkhart Hall Arts Center on social media @klinkharthall. All dance classes and the evening performance are free and open to the public. 

Klinkhart Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center located in Sharon Springs, NY. Klinkhart Hall hosts and produces high quality programs in the performing, visual and other arts and offers cultural, civic and educational programming to promote its philosophy of inclusion and diversity; it will serve as an example of how historic preservation efforts can contribute to the revitalization of communities.

 

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Easter’s Ever Changing Date

By Alexis Pencar

Have you ever found yourself wondering why the Easter holiday seems to jump around the calendar each year? You are not alone! Unlike fixed holidays such as Christmas or Independence Day, Easter’s date shifts every year, sometimes by weeks! The reason for this consistent variability lies in a combination of astronomy, religious history, and tradition.

Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon on or after the Spring Equinox (which was March 20, 2025). This means that Easter is tied to the lunar calendar rather than the solar calendar that most people think of and use every day. As a result, Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25!

The connection between Easter and the moon originates from the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar cycles. Jesus's resurrection occurred shortly after Passover, a holiday tied to the first full moon of spring. Early Christians adopted this timing, aligning Easter with the Jewish lunar tradition.

Though it seems straightforward, determining Easter's date hasn’t always been so, being a major point of issue in the early Christian church. In 325 AD, the Council of Nicaea standardized the method of calculating Easter by declaring that it should be celebrated on a Sunday (to honor the resurrection), and established the, now known, formula of following the full moon after the spring equinox.

For centuries now, Easter’s variable date has been a hallmark of spring, signaling renewal and hope for many worldwide. This moveable feast highlights the interwoven relationship between faith and nature. Just like with the weather (especially here), whether Easter comes in March or waits until late April, its ever-changing date reminds us of the beautiful connections between celestial, natural, and spiritual cycles.

This year, as Sharon Springs welcomes the season of rebirth, regrowth, and blooms, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on our community, to deepen our appreciation for its rich historical significance and its continuous and inevitable rebirth. Happy Easter!

 

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Marshalls Brings “the Good Stuff” to Cobleskill

By Elizabeth Barr

COBLESKILL — Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with over 1,200 stores currently operating in 48 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, opened at Price Chopper Plaza on April 10th. Marshalls brings in incredible deals for their shoppers and has an amazing selection of high-quality merchandise of shoes, beauty, home and fashion. Many local dignitaries came out for the opening and ribbon cutting last Thursday.

“At Marshalls, we hustle every day to bring the good stuff™ to stores for consumers. With the opening of this store, we are excited to provide Cobleskill shoppers with high-quality, brand name merchandise at an amazing value,” said Nancy Carpenter, President of Marshalls.

Marshalls is located at 145 Plaza Lane, Price Chopper Plaza, Cobleskill.  They have approximately 22,500 square feet for merchandise. Their regular store hours will be 9:30 am – 9:30 pm.  Employment opportunities are still available.  Stop in or apply online. 

In celebration of its new Cobleskill location, Marshalls contributed to the local community by donating $10,000 to the Gathering Place Community Center - Schoharie County Council of Senior Citizens. Marshalls has donated to local partnerships with charitable organizations around the country including Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Alzheimer’s Association and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Marshalls is one of the nation’s leading off-price family retailers with over 1,200 stores spanning 48 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Since opening its first store more than 60 years ago, the Marshalls name has become synonymous with off-price shopping. Marshalls hustles to get the good stuff™ so shoppers can find an amazing selection of high-quality, on-trend, brand name and designer merchandise for women, beauty, accessories, footwear, men, kids, and home merchandise - all at amazing prices.

For fashion tips, style alerts, and more, follow them @Marshalls on Instagram and TikTok. Visit. Marshalls.com.

 

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Opening Reception for 2025 Special Exhibitions Set for May 3

HOWES CAVE – The Iroquois Museum will have an opening reception for its two special exhibitions of the year on Saturday, May 3, from 1 to 4 p.m at 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. The public is invited to join staff and curators to explore “Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” and “Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience.”  

The reception will feature guest speakers, including Mohawk author Dawn Cheryl Hill, the daughter of two residential school survivors. Hill is a member of the Turtle Clan and grew up in the Tuscarora Territory in Lewiston, NY.  She currently lives at the Six Nations Territory in Ohsweken, Ontario. Her first book, “Memory Keeper,” was nominated for the Indigenous Voices and the 2022 First Nations Communities Read awards. Hill will offer a book signing at the opening. 

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and the Mohawk Institute near Brantford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).

Complimentary refreshments will be provided. The opening reception is included in the Museum admission. For more information, visit iroquoismuseum.org.

 

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