Programs

Join us for the second of two special screenings of Discovering Jefferson County, a WPBS documentary series tracing the rich history of New York’s North Country.

Part 3: Tourism, Tragedy, and a Pirate: The Thousand Islands attracts visitors from all over the globe, as do the stories of wealthy castle owners, notable politicians, and famous historic figures that made the North Country their home or summer playground—notables like Ulysses S. Grant, author Marietta Holley, and of course, the most infamous pirate in these parts, Bill Johnston.

Part 4: Connections: Roadways, waterways, and an airport brought agriculture and tourism to the forefront in Jefferson County. This final episode brings the construction of the Thousand Islands Bridge, the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the development of various roadways, and the Watertown International Airport.