WATERTOWN, NY (April 10, 2023); WPBS-TV is proud to partner the Six Town Chamber of Commerce, Historical Association of South Jefferson, Henderson Historical Society, and Mannsville Historical Society. Please join us as we celebrate the rich history of Jefferson County with a free screening of the WPBS original production Discovering Jefferson County on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Six Town Meeting Hall, 29 E Church St., Adams, NY 13605. There will be an intermission which will include beverages and desserts.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FILM: This four-part documentary series explores the early years of Jefferson County, right up to the present. Set inside a modern-day antique store, Rebekah, a new resident of Jefferson County, ventures into the shop to find artifacts of the area. Her search spurs conversation with Wilbur, the owner of the store, who takes her on a fascinating, historical, and powerfully visual journey to the early days when the towns and villages of Jefferson County were explored, settled, and economically established.
This event is Free and open to the public. Guests are asked to register at wpbstv.org/events.
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