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Murder & Mayhem in Rensselaer County

  • Brunswick Historical Society 605 Brunswick Rd Troy, NY 12180 USA (map)

From the gallows to the electric chair, Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian Kathy Sheehan will present a lecture on the seedier side of life in the county.  From the story of brothel owner Mame Fay to the stories of the Veiled Murderess Henrietta Robinson, the poisoning of Marianne Green in Berlin and the still unsolved mystery of who killed Hazel Drew in Sand Lake.  These and other juicy stories of crimes in Rensselear County will be revealed! 

Earlier Event: March 23
Annual Meeting and program
Later Event: June 8
Antique Appraisal Day