Sisto’s presentation explores how industry shaped both the economy and identity of this small mill community along Fish Creek. Founded in 1846, the Victory Manufacturing Company transformed the landscape, employing hundreds and fostering a self-contained village of homes, schools, and gathering spaces. His research examines the factory’s rise, decline, and the lasting impact on local families whose stories remain woven into Saratoga County’s industrial heritage. The talk offers a window into the social, economic, and environmental forces that defined 19th-and 20th-century life in upstate New York. The program is free and open to the public.