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Kinderhook History Walk, Jul 18

The Kinderhook Memorial Library presents it’s next History Walk in their series. This walk will focus on Martin Van Buren.

To present day, Martin Van Buren is still our only president to speak English as a second language. With the guidance of staff from the Martin Van Buren national Historic Site, the walk will explore Van Buren’s Dutch heritage. This event is part of the Dutch Heritage Week, which is taking place July 12-19, in the Village of Kinderhook.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, July 18, 2019 / 6pm

LOCATION:
Kinderhook Memorial Library
18 Hudson Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106

MORE:
kinderhooklibrary.org/
facebook.com/KinderhookWalks/

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Dutch Heritage Week in Kinderhook Village

A village-wide Dutch Heritage Celebration with food, tours, paint your own Dutch-Style tile, and more.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the week:

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DATE/TIME:
Friday, July 12 – Friday, July 19 2019

LOCATION:
Kinderhook Village Square
Intersection of Route 9 & Hudson Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106

MORE:
villageofkinderhook.org

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Tony Stewart All Star Sprint Car Series at Lebanon Valley Speedway, Jul 14

The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing.

The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. This winged sprint car tour will be at The Lebanon Valley Speedway along with a $1500 To Win Small Block Modified Event.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, July 14, 2019 / 6pm (gates open at 4pm)

TICKETS:

General Bleacher – $26 (Kids $7)
Premium Bleacher – $30
Indoor Tower – $40
Roof Top – $35

Tickets can be purchased at https://boxoffice.diamondticketing.com/lebanonvalley/events/

LOCATION:
Lebanon Valley Speedway,
1746 US Route 20, West Lebanon, NY 12195

MORE:
To see the full schedule for the 2019 season, click here.
www.lebanonvalley.com
facebook.com/lebanonvalleyspeedway
@LVSpeedway

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Afternoon on a Hill: Actors Read Millay at Steepletop, Jul 13

Edna St. Vincent Millay’s historic home, Steepletop, will be open to visitors for self-guided tours of the house, gardens, and grounds.

Edna St. Vincent Millay’s historic home, Steepletop, will be open to visitors for self-guided tours of the house, gardens, and grounds; docents will provide information and answer questions about Millay’s colorful life, her work, and the history of Steepletop.

At 2pm actors Tyne Daly, Roberta Maxwell, and Amanda Nichols will present a reading of Millay’s work, accompanied by musician Wendy Eisenberg, followed by a wine and cheese reception.

For those who wish to take a tour of Millay’s home afterwards, a 12:30pm tour will be offered for the price of $12.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 / 10am – 4pm

LOCATION:
Edna St. Vincent Millay’s Steepletop
440 East Hill Road
Austerlitz, NY

ADMISSION:
$50 per person, which includes all tours, poetry reading, and the wine reception. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.millay.org/eventscalendar.php, or at the door.

MORE:
www.millay.org
info@millay.org
518-392-3362

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Columbia Land Conservancy’s Sip & Stroll Series: Invasive Species Awareness Week at High Falls Conservation Area, Jul 12

The Columbia Land Conservancy is hosting a Sip and Stroll for Invasive Species Awareness Week at High Falls Conservation Area.

Learn more about Invasive Species during Invasive Species Awareness Week at the CLC’s first Sip & Stroll of the year. Participants will enjoy beverages and refreshments, then take a short walk around the site.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, July 12, 2019 / 5:30pm – 7:30pm

LOCATION:
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury Road
Philmont, NY 12534

COST/REGISTRATION:
Free!
Registration is required so that the CLC can be in touch in the event of a cancellation. Visit https://clctrust.org to register.

MORE:
http://clctrust.org
facebook.com/ColumbiaLandConservancy
Columbia Land Conservancy Inc.
49 Main Street Chatham, NY
info@clctrust.org
518.392.5252

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