Miss Bugbee and the Palisaders An Illustrated Talk
Miss Bugbee and the Palisaders
It’s June 1920: Come “Palisading” at the brand-new Interstate Park! You’ll meet some of the thousands of park visitors arriving by ferry or canoe — most of them from the New York side of the river — and learn some of the tricks of the trade and accompanying cartoons among the more experienced “Palisaders.”
Based on an article and accompanying cartoon illustrations from the New-York Tribune, this illustrated talk will introduce participants to the author of the piece, Emma Bugbee, a pioneering woman journalist, writer, and suffragist. To help bring Bugbee’s spirited account to life for this illustrated talk, our public historians have also reached into the Palisades Interstate Park’s vast photo archives of the period.
[Insert image here: Historic photo of people picnicking and camping by the river, with boats and tents visible — e.g., group around a table on the beach, cooking or eating.]
Step back to June 1920 and experience the early days of the brand-new Palisades Interstate Park.
Join us for an illustrated talk inspired by a New-York Tribune article and accompanying cartoons that captured the excitement of “Palisading” — a popular pastime that drew thousands of visitors to the river by ferry and canoe.
Through historic photographs and illustrations, this program introduces Emma Bugbee, a pioneering journalist and suffragist, whose spirited writing brought the Palisades to life for a new generation of park-goers.
Drawing from the Palisades Interstate Park’s photo archives, our public historians recreate the people, places, and practices that defined this vibrant moment in Hudson River history.
Presented by: Eric Nelsen & Francesca Costa
Date & Time: Sunday, February 22 • 2:00 PM
Location: Beczak Environmental Education Center 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers NY
