UPPER DELAWARE REGION — With the recent celebration of Mother’s Day still lingering in our memories, a unique project that recognizes the many contributions made by beloved women in the region is underway. “Apron Strings” is a living history project sponsored by the Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL).

Coordinator Laura Moran invites the Upper Delaware community to show and share memories of any female family member or mentor—whether alive or no longer with us—who helped to make them who they are today.

Beyond the many achievements accomplished by women every day, the project seeks to highlight the daily domestic activities women perform at home, those that are often taken for granted but executed with great expertise, love and care.

The project will also focus on the industriousness of women, including somewhat non-traditional activities such as hunting and the tools women depend on for those tasks.

Moran stressed the importance of capturing such memories and associated mementos. “It’s ephemeral,” she said. “There’s so much we take for granted that happens every day—those expressions of love and care that celebrate the quieter aspects of our lives. It’s nice to see our collective story, how we’re all linked.”