Memories of 2018 - Fulton Fryar visits the Adirondack Experience

North Carolina resident Fulton Fryar saw an Adirondack building he once slept in, separated from his peers because of his race, displayed for the first time as a museum exhibit this past summer. What an honor it was to present Mr. Fryar, his family, and the museum itself with a special video I made for the exhibit. Explore Fulton Fryar's story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grSz1GAugsA
Learn more about the museum presentation here: https://mountainlake.org/fulton-fryars-homecoming-features…/

Memories of 2018 - Literary Tourism: FRANKENSTEIN!

 I like to get close to the things I enjoy … and this year I got closer than ever before to the book Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, by looking at original pages from the manuscript in her handwriting. The Morgan Library and Museum in New York City enhanced my Halloween celebrations this year with the exhibition “It’s Alive! Frankenstein at 200.” Works gathered from all over the world included those manuscript pages, first editions of the book, paintings that inspired the young writer, and rare movie posters. You may read more about my experience at: https://mountainlake.org/face-to-face-with-frankenstein/

Memories of 2018 - Literary Tourism: PILGRIMAGE

What a pleasure it was to launch the new year, giving my presentation about literary sites for an actual group of people involved with a real literary site: The Almanzo Wilder Homestead near Malone, New York. Members of the Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder Association were a great audience!