Do you know Huckleberry Charlie?

Second Look: A paper's history of Northern New York

English - April 15, 2019 20:43 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB - ★★★★ - 18 ratings
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Charles “Huckleberry Charlie” Sherman, born on Feb. 15, 1842, in Watertown was a conspicuous figure of the north country, with a reputation that continues to intrigue local historians.

Join Christina Knott and special guest host Dennis O'Brien as we discuss this colorful character.

Intro/Outro music from Lithics. Editing is by Olivia Belanger.

Read about Huckleberry Charlie and visit the newspaper website at Watertown Daily Times.