# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Historian Michael Barrett Speaks on Herman Melville's Maternal Grandfather, Peter Gansevoort
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: The Lansingburgh Historical Society is excited to announce that our celebration of Herman Melville's 207th Birthday we are welcoming local historian Michael Barrett to our August Open House. 

Michael will speak on Herman Melville's maternal grandfather, Peter Gansevoort, "The Hero of Fort Stanwix." 

Doors open at 10 AM, Michael speaks at 10:30 AM. Following Michael's presentation, the 1786 Herman Melville House will be open until 2 PM for tours. 

The Melville House is located at 2 114th St, Troy, NY 12182.
There is a $10 admission at the door
The Venue is Air Conditioned










Hero of Fort Stanwix.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/troy/historian-michael-barrett-speaks-on-herman-melvilles-maternal-grandfather-peter-gansevoort/200030381743349
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Troy
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Herman Melville House
- **lat**: 42.77346
- **long**: -73.67876
- **full address**: Herman Melville House, Troy, New York, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Historian Michael Barrett Speaks on Herman Melville's Maternal Grandfather, Peter Gansevoort being held?
  - **A:** Historian Michael Barrett Speaks on Herman Melville's Maternal Grandfather, Peter Gansevoort takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am at Herman Melville House, Troy, New York, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Historian Michael Barrett Speaks on Herman Melville's Maternal Grandfather, Peter Gansevoort?
  - **A:** Historian Michael Barrett Speaks on Herman Melville's Maternal Grandfather, Peter Gansevoort is organized by Lansingburgh Historical Society.

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