Crane Davis recorded the talk give by Sylvia Hasenkopf, noted Hudson Valley historian, genealogist and columnist, exploring slavery and the long road to freedom for Greene County's African-American population, Sat. May 21 at Beattie-Powers Place in Catskill. From their Friends of Beattie-Powers website:

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of America’s Civil War, Friends of Beattie-Powers welcomes back Sylvia Hasenkopf, noted Hudson Valley historian, genealogist and columnist, as she explores slavery and the long road to freedom for Greene County's African-American population.

Click here to listen to mp3 recording Davis made at the Beattie-Powers Place.

Click here to read a story Jim Planck wrote in The Daily Mail about the discussion.