From the rich soil of the St. Lawrence Valley to the hardscrabble hills of the Adirondacks, since first permanent settlement, people have made a living and a way of life on small farms. North Country values of independence and resourcefulness are closely tied to knowing and loving the land. Many cultural traditions continue to be practiced here, based on farm and home life.
Each of the following individuals and groups has been selected by TAUNY as exemplary masters of the traditional art or practice listed with their names. Click on the names of each to link to short profiles of them and their achievements and their photograph from the TAUNY North Country Wall of Fame.
Each of the following individuals and groups has been selected by TAUNY as exemplary masters of the traditional art or practice listed with their names. Click on the names of each to link to short profiles of them and their achievements and their photograph from the TAUNY North Country Wall of Fame.
Edward E. Chartrand (2009) Harrisville, Lewis County Dowser Helen Taylor Condon (2004) Parishville, St. Lawrence County Traditional Rug Braider Edith E. Cutting (1995) Westport, Essex County Folklore Collector and Teacher Elaine M. Dougan (2011) Potsdam, St. Lawrence County Traditional Tied Quilter The Forrence Family Orchards (2009) Peru, Clinton County Apple Growers Annis A. Holmes (2007) Chestertown, Warren County Buff Mitten Knitter Roger A. Huntley (1996) Crary Mills, St. Lawrence County Farm and Household Auctioneer |
Barb Klemens (2002) Canton, St. Lawrence County Knitter and Knitting Teacher Erwin K. Quigley (2001) Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County Stone Wall Builder Bea Reynolds (1997) Burke, Franklin County Grand Champion Cook Kermit E. Saxton (1998) Brushton, Franklin County Ox Driver and Storyteller Genevieve Yates Sutter (1999) Tupper Lake, Franklin County Quilter and Rug Hooker Eli F. Tracy (2008) Hermon, St. Lawrence County Blacksmith The Haskell Yancey, Jr., Family Sugarbush (2010) Croghan, Lewis County Maple Producers |
Photos: Hobkirk farm in Chipman; sheep judging at Hammond Fair; Dawn Atkinson's full pantry. |
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