A distinctive landmark property that resides on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Owned & cared for by the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society
“STOLEN GROUND” . . . an America 250 Program at Gates Hall
Wed, May 13
|Historic Gates Hall
All are invited! W-PHS will host a Wayne County America 250 Program, which includes a lecture and discussion regarding Indigenous People and Land with Dr. Michael Oberg based on his 25 years of Native American research.
Time & Location
May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Historic Gates Hall, 4107 Lake Rd, Pultneyville, NY 14538, USA
About the event
Mark your calendars and register today! While free and open-to-the-public, an RSVP is required for this program at historic Gates Hall.
This intense discussion will focus on the often overlooked aspects of the Declaration of Independence regarding the exclusion of Indigenous people and the systematic dispossession of Indigenous land, including the Phelps-Gorham purchase and military tract in Wayne County. Introductions and local commentary begin at 6:30pm, with Dr. Oberg speaking from 7pm-8pm, including Q&A. Reception and Booking signing to follow.
