

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Book Talk, “Raging Erie” with Dr. Mark Ferrara
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at the History Center on Saturday, April 18, at 12pm for a book talk with local author and SUNY Professor, Dr. Mark Ferrara. 

With 2025 marking the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal completion, Dr. Ferrara will discuss his new work, “The Raging Erie: Life &amp; Labor Along the Erie Canal” (Columbia University Press, 2025), chronicling the lives of the poor and working classes along the canal corridor. 

Dr. Mark Ferrara is professor of English at State University of New York. His recent books include “American Community: Radical Experiments in Intentional Living” (2020) and “Living the Food Allergic Life” (2023). Last year, Dr. Ferrara gave over twenty talks on his book at different historical societies, museums, and bookstores across New York. We are excited to welcome this proclaimed author to the History Center!

Dr. Ferrara’s book talk will take place at the History Center (183 Main Street) in our the third-floor ballroom. This event is free and open to the public. 

While it is not required, we do request that you consider RSVP’ing either by Friday, April 17, by email (directormm@oneontahistory.org) or by phone (607-432-0960) to ensure adequate seating for all.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oneonta/book-talk-raging-erie-with-dr-mark-ferrara/200029823489753
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Oneonta
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 183 Main St, PO Box 814, Oneonta, NY
- **lat**: 42.45387
- **long**: -75.06248
- **full address**: 183 Main St, PO Box 814, Oneonta, NY, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Oneonta History Center (https://allevents.in/org/oneonta-history-center/2583300)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 183 Main St, PO Box 814, Oneonta, NY, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Oneonta History Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Book Talk, “Raging Erie” with Dr. Mark Ferrara ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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