A book discussion and presentation with Charles Yaple

The Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) will host a book presentation with Charles Yaple on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at the museum.

Jacob’s Land: Revolutionary War Soldiers, Schemers, Scoundrels and the Settling of New York’s Frontier is Charles Yaple’s newest book. Many years in the making, it is a carefully researched and factual account about life on New York’s frontier before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War. 

Charles Yaple is a sixth generation grandson of Jacob Yaple. Raised near Ithaca, N.Y., Charles and his family live on and operate a 133-acre tree farm.

Dr. Yaple is Professor Emeritus of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies at State University of New York College at Cortland where, after 41 years, he continues to teach environmental and outdoor education courses.  

Charles was also the co-founder, first Board president and long-time director of the Lime Hollow Center for Environment & Culture in Cortland, New York. 

The cost for the presentation is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, and members, veterans and children are free. For more information, call TCHS at 687-2460, email museum@tiogahistory.org, visit www.tiogahistory.org, or Follow TCHS on Facebook.

The museum is located at 110 Front St. in Owego.