The Southern Tier and Central New York are rich in history. When I first arrived, I learned a lot about the Eastern Europeans and Italians who immigrated in search of a way out of poverty and oppression. This was all new to me. Lately as part of the Diocesan Racial Reconciliation Team I have learned much more about the Haudenosaunee who lived in the area, about slaves in the area, and about at least one devastating military campaign.
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