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Zoom presentation on Underground Railroad offered from historical association in Canton

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 5:29 pm CANTON – Jennifer DeBruin will present The Underground Railroad in Northern NY and Lower Canada as the topic of a virtual Civil War Roundtable hosted by the St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA) on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Though much is discussed about the Underground Railroad routes from the U.S. into Western Ontario, it is unfamiliar to some that along the St. Lawrence River there were a series of routes to bring Freedom Seekers into Canada. This presentation will include the history of the Underground Railroad, northern routes along the St. Lawrence River, and legends and lore that exist on both sides of the border, which may help to uncover hidden stories.

Mrs Barbara V Kelly

Mrs. Barbara V. Kelly, 96, of Pyrites, New York died peacefully at her home, where she was in the company of her loving family and beloved caregiver on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Barbara was born September 26, 1924 in Fulton, New York, the daughter of Fred and Gladys Vant. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1942, she attended and graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1946. She began her career in teaching with kindergarten students in Camden, New York and continued at Mexico Academy from 1947 to 1952. Barbara married James J. Kelly, an army veteran, teacher and dairy farmer on January 15, 1953 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Pyrites with Rev. Whittaker, celebrating. The couple shared 61 years of marriage. Jim predeceased her in 2014. For the next 35 years she taught at Knox-Memorial in Russell until her retirement in 1989.

St Lawrence County Historical Association campaign surpasses $300,000 raised

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 5:36 pm CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Historical Association’s Campaign for the People of St. Lawrence County surpassed the $300,000 mark on Monday, Dec. 21. The $500,000 fundraising campaign will increase the internal endowment that will allow the Historical Association to fund and create new exhibits and programming while expanding educational outreach activities. “It has taken some time but I have kept an optimistic approach to the campaign. It’s truly amazing how generous people can be especially during these tough times,” stated Campaign Coordinator Paul D. Mitchell. “It’s evident the Historical Association is a unique and special place to many people.”

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