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150th Anniversary of Murray’s Book Brings Celebrations and Speaking Engagements

2/26/2019

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This year marks the 150th anniversary of W.H.H. Murray’s Adventures in the Wilderness, or Camp Life in the Adirondacks. 

The book was published in the spring of 1869 and launched the Murray Rush int
o the Adirondacks, giving rise to the monikers “Adirondack Murray” and “Murray’s Fools”. 

The importance of Murray and his 1869 book has gained increasing attention in the past few years, with articles in The Smithsonian and Time Magazine, as well as inclusion in recent books about camping and outdoor life.  Some have gone so far as to label Murray the “Father of Camping” or the Father of the Outdoor Movement in America.”

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There are several events planned in 2019 to commemorate this milestone for Adventures in the Wilderness,  and many of these involve Murray’s Fools Distilling.  On January 30th, the Kelly Adirondack Center of Union College opened an exhibit on Murray and his book. This event included a tasting of our spirits as well as a presentation on Murray by yours truly.  The exhibit at the Kelly Adirondack Center continues until mid-May of this year. 

On April 7, 2019, the Adirondack Experience (formerly known as the Blue Mountain Lake Museum) will hold a special talk on Murray’s book, entitled “Fools Rushed In: W.H.H. Murray’s Adventures in the Wilderness 150 Years Later.”  MFDC will be hosting a tasting in the museum’s visitor center that day, and more information about this great event can be found here.

Also, on August 15, 2019, I will be presenting a talk on Murray and Adventures in the Wilderness at the Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown, New York.  That event kicks off with a 6:30 pm reception.

Stay tuned for more events.  With all this talking, I’m sure going to be thirsty!



LOOKING FOR MORE?
  • Link HERE to the February 2019 Lake George Mirror article about W.H.H. Murray and the Kelly ADK Center exhibit.
  • Link HERE to view the opening night presentation RECORDED LIVE at the Kelly ADK Center.
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