WHO WERE THEY? NATIVE AMERICANS LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY AREA PRIOR TO 1650
A Public Lecture at the Greater Astoria Historical Society
Monday, April 3, 7 p.m.
Guest Lecturer, Dr. Eugene Boesch, Traces NYC’s Earliest Humans
From 10,000 Years Ago to the Period of Initial European Contact
What:
Who were the Native Americans living in the New York City area prior to 1650? Noted archaeologist and guest lecturer Dr. Eugene Boesch will focus on what is currently known about the Native American culture history and adaptations in the greater New York City region - from its earliest occupation by humans at least 10,000 years ago to the period of initial European contact, with special emphasis on Queens and its indigenous populations.
Changing climate and environmental settings resulted in the development of diverse prehistoric cultures which are reflected in archaeological sites that have been identified in the area. Some of these will be described during the presentation, and their importance to developing an understanding of past life ways and adaptations in the southeastern New York area will be addressed.
Dr. Boesch has undertaken archaeological investigations in the New York metropolitan area for over 25 years. His work has primarily focused on Native American cultures and adaptations in the Eastern Woodlands of North America and on early Euro-American settlement in the region. He has taught at New York University, Vassar College, SUNY Buffalo, Rutgers University, Adelphi University, and Nassau Community College.
When: Monday, April 3, 7 p.m.
Where: The Greater Astoria Historical Society
35-20 Broadway, 4th floor, between 36th & 35th Streets
Admission: Free to all Greater Astoria Historical Society members. Non-members, $5.
Access: R or V train to Steinway Street, N or W train to Broadway (Astoria).
Public Information: 718-278-0700
Background: The Greater Astoria Historical Society is known throughout New York for its vigorous efforts in community preservation, imaginative programming, and numerous articles on local history. Chartered in 1985, is a non-profit cultural and community oriented organization dedicated to preserving the past and promoting Long Island City's future. The Society hosts field trips, walking tours, slide presentations, and guest lectures to schools and the public. It has the largest archive of historical photographs relating to Long Island City available.
GREATER ASTORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED, IN PART,
BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND NYC COUNCIL MEMBER
PETER VALLONE JR.
