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Lecture at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Thursday, June 11, 2009
 
"Contracting the Business..." Bateau Economics Along the Hudson and
Mohawk
Join us as David Manthey, independent researcher and bateau captain of
the Bobby-G and de Sager, will discuss the cost of running cargo by
bateau in the 18th century and also examine the lives and wages of the
men who were employed in this rough business. Reception at 5:30 p.m. and
the lecture to begin at 6:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00. For further
information, please contact the site at (518) 434. 0834.
 
Schuyler Mansion, located at 32 Catherine Street in Albany's historic
South End, was the eighteenth century home of Revolutionary War General
Philip Schuyler and his family. The home hosted key political and
military figures of the period, and served as the center of Albany
society. Generally, guided tours of the mansion are available Wednesday
through Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.; however, site events and
pre-registered groups do alter the tour schedule. Calling before your
visit is highly recommended. For further information about this or other
site events, please call Schuyler Mansion at (518) 434. 0834 or visit
www.nysparks.state.ny.us <http://www.nysparks.state.ny.us/>
<http://www.nysparks.state.ny.us/>  or www.schuylerfriends.org
<http://www.schuylerfriends.org/> <http://www.schuylerfriends.org/>  .