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Jill Knapp from the Greenbush Historical Society presents Colorful Characters of the Capital District.
Political correctness did not exist in the mid-1800s. The newspapers could be relentless in their ridicule or attacks on local characters and minorities. On occasion, they were truly supportive of unfortunate individuals who were trying to better themselves. This presentation will cover three of the colorful characters that were once well-known to readers of the local newspapers.