The Antique Boat Museum is proud to present the Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series, made possible through the generous support of the Homer L. Dodge Endowment. This endowment sustains programming that celebrates, explores, and shares the rich history and ecology of the St. Lawrence River.
Spanning all four seasons and covering a wide range of fascinating topics, the series brings the stories of local history, boating heritage, and river life to audiences near and far—whether you’re here in the 1000 Islands or joining us from afar and dreaming of the River.
📍 Location: Lectures take place in the Robert Osborne Cox Theatre at the Museum unless otherwise specified.
💻 Hybrid Format: All lectures are offered both in person and via YouTube live stream. You’ll find the live stream link for each lecture below.
History of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division
📅 Friday, April 10th
🕠 5:30–6:30 pm
📍 Robert O. Cox Auditorium at ABM
🎥 Streamed live: YouTube
🎤 Speaker: Kent Bolke, Director, 10th Mountain Division & Fort Drum Museum
Join us for the next Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series at the Antique Boat Museum, featuring Kent Bolke, Director of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum. In this engaging presentation, Bolke will explore the history of Fort Drum, beginning with the region’s earliest inhabitants more than 13,500 years ago and tracing its evolution into the modern military installation it is today. He will also share the story of the 10th Mountain Division, from its origins training in the mountains of Colorado to its arrival at Fort Drum and its rise as the most deployed division in the U.S. Army. This lecture offers a fascinating look at the deep history and lasting significance of one of the North Country’s most important institution
