On this episode of the Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast newly appointed Ulster County, NY, historian Eddie Moran discusses the role of a municipal historian and emphasizes the importance of presenting a complete and accurate history that includes all groups, with one such focus on the indigenous Lenape people.
Moran, a SUNY New Paltz graduate and descendant of the region’s Huguenot and Dutch colonists, shares his experiences working with various local organizations to expand the historical narrative.
The episode also features a tour of the Ulster County Hall of Records in Kingston led by archivist Jonathan Palmer, exploring the extensive archival collections and discussing the preservation and digitization efforts.
You can listen to the podcast here.
Kaatscast is a biweekly series featuring Catskills culture, history, sustainability, local interviews, literature, and the arts. Shows are hosted by Brett Barry and produced by Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills.
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Photo of Ulster County Hall of Records provided.
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