LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Andy Flynn's Credentials: Creator of the award-winning Adirondack Attic History Project; author of the “Adirondack Attic” syndicated newspaper column and book series; owner/operator of Hungry Bear Publishing; public relations professional for the New York State Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Centers in Paul Smiths and Newcomb, N.Y.; award-winning journalist (news reporter for North Country Public Radio, staff writer and editor for the Lake Placid News and Adirondack Daily Enterprise)

TESTIMONIAL: The Vermont-based international tour group Country Walkers called Andy's Adirondack history slide show "a fascinating presentation on the history of the Adirondack Region."

ADIRONDACK HISTORY

Lecture: Exploring History in the Adirondack Attic
This slide show details the Adirondack Attic History Project and explains how Andy Flynn works with
Adirondack Museum curators to document the museum's artifact collections and Adirondack history.
It includes an overview of Adirondack Park history, a seasonal look at life in the mountains, a
virtual tour of the museum, and a sampling of artifact stories. Andy will sign books afterward.

-Regional audience (museums, libraries, inns, schools, bookstores, etc.)
-Designed for residents and visitors of the Adirondack Mountains
-Includes a book-signing
-Each program is tailored specifically to the venue’s location
-Length: 1 hour
-Cost: $300, plus mileage ($0.58 per mile)

TESTIMONIAL: "Your presentation was clear, concise, and informative. Thank you for coming and helping make our Adirondack series one of quality."
(Program director, Saratoga Springs Public Library)

Lecture: Turning Points in Adirondack History
See how historical events shaped the lives of Adirondack residents. Topics include: beaver trapping in
the 1600s, French and Indian War, American Revolution, U.S. Civil War, transportation developments,
and formation of the Adirondack Park and Adirondack Park Agency. He will also sign books.

-Regional audience (museums, libraries, inns, schools, bookstores, etc.)
-Designed for residents and visitors of the Adirondack Mountains
-Includes a book-signing
-Length: 1 hour
-Cost: $300, plus mileage ($0.58 per mile)

Lecture/Reading: Tales from the Adirondack Attic
This presentation relies heavily on stories from the Adirondack Attic book series. Andy Flynn will use
props and a slide show to bring the Adirondack Museum’s artifacts to life during this theatrical
book-reading program. Andy will sign books afterward.

-Regional audience (museums, libraries, schools, bookstores, hotels, inns, resorts, B&Bs, etc.)
-Designed for residents and visitors of the Adirondack Mountains
-Includes theatrical readings from the author and a book-signing
-Each program is tailored specifically to the venue’s location
-Length: 1 hour
-Cost: $450, plus mileage ($0.58 per mile)

Performance: Adirondack Attic Musical History Tour (with folksinger Dan Berggren)
Adirondack singer/songwriter Dan Berggren joins author Andy Flynn for this exciting one-of-a-kind program. Andy reads about artifacts from the Adirondack Attic book series, and Dan sings songs about Adirondack history. This highly entertaining show is sure to please all crowds, young and old.

-Regional audience (museums, libraries, inns, schools, bookstores, etc.)
-Designed for residents and visitors of the Adirondack Mountains
-Includes a book-signing, CD-signing
-Length: 1 hour
-Cost: $900 (includes mileage)

ROOM RENTAL

Host businesses and organizations are responsible for securing adequate room space for the program.

CONTACT

Reserve your workshop today! Call Andy Flynn at (518) 891-5559.