One artifact in the collection of the Fenton History Center brings us back to a winter time activity of many years ago. The artifact is a bark peeler. So what is a bark peeler and how and why does it ...

One of the most prominent people in Greene County history is Zadock Pratt. At times in recent years he has been vilified for his industrial practices. The last time I wrote a column about him I ...

The production of vegetable tanned leather is an intricate craftsmanship that requires time and skill. Said to be the world’s oldest leather-making tradition, vegetable tanning dates back to roughly ...