ADKX-tra Credit
A history podcast for students made by the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, located in the heart of the Adirondack Park of New York State. ADKX-tra Credit is both an introduction to Adirondack history and a resource for tidbits of history, folklore, and facts. Use it with classroom instruction or enjoy as entertainment. New episodes are added every two weeks.
Podcasting since 2020 • 30 episodes
ADKX-tra Credit
Latest Episodes
Museum Talk: You're Invited
Why can’t we touch the things on exhibit in museums? What are some of the ways museums keep objects and artifacts safe? Why do we care so much about including interactive pieces in our exhibits here at the ADKX? Learn about all these things ...
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13:12
Busy Bees
Beekeeping was a very important part of farming in the Adirondacks many years ago. At a time when farmers relied solely on subsistence farming to live, keeping bees gave farmers access to honey for something sweet to eat, beeswax for high qu...
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15:54
The Science of Syrup
Do you like maple syrup? Here in the Adirondacks, maple syrup is more than just a sweet treat. It’s a major industry and a big piece of New York state history. Listen in to learn about the science behind maple sugaring, and about how Abbott ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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8:43