The Mohawk Valley Broom Industry - Winter Lunchbox Lectures Episode One

Lunchbox Lesson - Winter 2022 - Ep. 1 with Katy of Schoharie Crossing

This presentation discusses the Broom Industry in the Mohawk Valley. Particular attention is paid to the factories located in Fort Hunter near the present-day historic site, Schoharie Crossing.

Join Katy as she speaks about the E. Howard & Sons factory, along with other noted manufacturers.

This is Ep. One of the Winter Lunchbox Lesson Series offered by Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site.

To read more about the broom factories, check out these blog articles:

Ft. Hunter Broom Factory http://friendsofschohariecrossing.blogspot.com/2018/04/fort-hunter-broom-factory.html

Sweeping Labor Relations - The Fort Hunter Broom Factory Union Strike of 1906 http://friendsofschohariecrossing.blogspot.com/2020/05/sweeping-labor-relations-fort-hunter.html

These programs are offered for free to the public. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing or offer a monetary donation to support educational programs at the site, visit: https://the-friends-of-schoharie-crossing.square.site/

 

For more information about Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, check out: https://www.parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariecrossing

 

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

PO Box 140 Fort Hunter, NY 12069

SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov

 

Thank you!

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