Discover the Insights from Episode 19372540 of Our Podcast

History Along the Mohawk: Battle of Oriskany Monument

Historic gathering at a monument, with crowds and horse-drawn carriages on a grassy hill.

Dedication of the Oriskany Monument in August 6, 1884. The construction of this monument was the first mission of the Oneida County History Center, that celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.

Maggie’s Minute: Pearly Everlasting

A close-up view of a patch of white flowering plants with slender green leaves, growing alongside a paved walkway.

Maggie Reilly tells us about the native plant Pearly Everlasting. It can tolorate poor, rocky soil and heat. It is the host plant for the American Lady and the Painted Lady Butterflies. Wild Ones Mohawk Valley can help match plants to your backyard environment.

A close-up of a butterfly perched on a yellow flower, featuring intricate patterns on its wings.

American Lady Butterfly

History Along the Mohawk: The Sutler

A collection of wooden barrels and crates filled with various items, including textiles, tools, and vegetables, set in a rustic wooden interior.

Shopping the sutler’s wares with Fort Stanwix Park Ranger Arielle Goellner

Sutlers were civilian merchants authorized to follow and sell provisions to the army during the American Revolution. They also traded with Native Americans, supplying European manufactured goods in exchange for furs, deerskins, and military alliances.

MV Soundscape: The Sounds of a Healthy Forest