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Conversations with the Past-“Mapping the Adirondacks – The Legacy of Verplanck Colvin”
July 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10
Speaker: Kaleb Winters, Professional Land Surveyor 1, Bureau of Real Property, Division of Lands and Forests with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
7 p.m. at the Chapman. Free for members and $10 for non-members.
Verplanck Colvin (1847-1920) led the New York State Adirondack Survey from 1876 to 1900. Kaleb Winters will share how his work enabled a broader understanding of the richness and beauty of the Adirondacks and how he became a force in the preservation of millions of acres now known as the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Colvin’s maps and reports were key in recognizing the value of protecting the wilderness for future generations that led to the amendment in the 1894 State Constitution, making these lands forever wild.
This program is free for Chapman Members or $10 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register, please call (518)793-2826.
