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New Ticonderoga Pencil Sculpture Unveiling
The Ticonderoga Heritage Museum & Visitor Center has announced the unveiling of its new Pencil Sculpture on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 4:30 PM in front of the Museum at 137 Montcalm Street, near Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park in Downtown Ticonderoga.
A ribbon-cutting event, in collaboration with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, will mark the special occasion.
Crafted by artist Chris Sharp and fabricated with support from Richard Bertsche, A&S Customs Autobody & Repair, and Ron Pritt, the sculpture features six Dixon Ticonderoga No.2 yellow pencils arranged in a conical style.
The sculpture, funded by Denise Huestis, commemorates Ticonderoga’s industrial heritage, which is rooted in American Graphite’s historical contributions.
Following the ceremony, the museum will offer light refreshments and invite guests to explore exhibits on Ticonderoga’s industrial history along La Chute River.
For more information, visit the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum Facebook page and website at sites.google.com/site/ti2heritagemuseum.
Source: Ticonderogany.com
“Summit September” Announced as September Theme for Love Our New York Lands Photo Contest
New York State invites residents to celebrate the outdoors and responsible land use with the Love Our New York Lands photo contest.
For September 2024, the theme is “Summit September,” to help increase awareness of principles and guidelines that encourage safe, accessible, respectful, and sustainable?use of public lands heading into the fall season.
New Yorkers are encouraged to take photos that "reflect safely and responsibly reaching their personal summits, in whatever form that may take."
Submit photos by September 30, 2024, to social@dec.ny.gov with the subject line “Summit September.” Include your full name, the DEC land or site where the photo was taken (if applicable), and your Instagram/social media handle.
Five winning pictures will be chosen for their creativity in capturing the public enjoying outdoor activities on public lands across New York State. Winners will receive prizes and their photos will be featured online.
Get outside and capture the beauty of nature this month!
Source: dec.ny.gov