As part of our exhibition, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story,” April Biesaw discusses her new book, Taking Our Water for the City: The Archaeology of New York City’s Watershed Communities. April’s work explores the impacts on historical communities around the watershed through archaeological excavation carried out by teams of Vassar students.

As part of the exhibition, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story,” artist Kate McGloughlin leads a hands-on workshop using mixed media to explore and express family stories in hopes of arriving at a place of reconciliation with the past. For adults and older teens. Materials provided.

As part of the exhibition, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story,” we invite you to discover deeper meaning behind the stories your family passed down to you. We’ll talk about family history and how it shapes our lives. Whether you are an amateur genealogist, a teller of old tales or someone searching for connection between […]