History Talk at Hudson Area Library: ‘Architectural Roots of New England Houses’, Jun 13

The Hudson Area Library, in collaboration with the Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History & the Gotham Center for New York City History, presents: A Truly American Form: Anglo Dutch Houses, Their Roots, Form, and Legacy by Ian Stewart.

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Photo Credit: Ian Stewart

The Hudson Area Library, in collaboration with the Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History & the Gotham Center for New York City History, presents: A Truly American Form: Anglo Dutch Houses, Their Roots, Form, and Legacy by Ian Stewart. In the former New Netherland a new house form arose in the latter years of the 18th century and became a common sight in New England in the first half of the 19th century.

This talk focuses on the framing of these houses and their various forms, as well as a brief discussion of their English and Dutch predecessors, and the circumstances which may have led to the creation of this hybrid. 

Ian Stewart is owner of New Netherland Timber Framing and Preservation, past president of the Board of Directors of the Preservation Trades Network, and a member of the Timber Framer’s Guild. He received a Master’s degree in Preservation Studies from Boston University’s School of American and New England Studies. His woodworking career began at SUNY New Paltz and, later, as a restoration craftsman at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, New York. He is involved in preserving historic traditions in woodworking, timber framing, blacksmithing, and masonry skills. He received the New Netherland Institute’s Alice P. Kenney Award in 2018.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, June 13, 2019 / 6 – 7:30pm

LOCATION:
Hudson Area Library
51 N. 5th St. (at State St.)
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Free. All are welcome.

MORE:
HudsonAreaLibrary.org
facebook.com/HudsonAreaLibraryNY/

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Columbia Land Conservancy’s Wag! Wednesday at Ooms, Jun 12

The Columbia Land Conservancy presents Wag! Wednesday. Go for a stroll at Ooms with your pup!

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The Columbia Land Conservancy presents Wag! Wednesday. Go for a stroll at Ooms with your pup! Well-behaved, leashed dogs of all kinds are welcome. Meet at the upper parking lot near the meadowlark sign. Walks will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather!

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 / 5:30pm – 6:30pm

LOCATION:
Ooms Conservation Area
480 Rock City Road
Chatham, NY 12037

COST:
Free!

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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OutHudson Pride Festival Begins w/ Book Reading at Spotty Dog, Jun 12

The OutHudson Pride Festival kicks off next Wednesday with the Spotty Dog Book Reading with authors Camille Spencer and Karen Williams. 

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The OutHudson Pride Festival kicks off next Wednesday with the Spotty Dog Book Reading with authors Camille Spencer and Karen Williams.

Karen Williams is a writer and psychotherapist who lives between New York City and the Berkshires. In addition to novels and short stories, she has published articles on the human-animal bond and was awarded the Maxwell Medallion by the Dog Writer’s Association of America. She enjoys philosophical debates, and often asks the question we all ponder: is there a place for us beyond this life and, if so, can our dogs and cats come too? As the Crow Flies, a haunting romance with a good dose of humor and the right amount of spooky, is currently a finalist for a 2019 Golden Crown Literary Society award.

Camille Spencer grew up in Southern California during the 70s and 80s, where she spent two years as an art major in college only to switch mid-way to English Literature. She’s worked as a freelance copywriter and editor since 2001. In 2013, she began writing fiction on the side. Truth or Dare was published in 2018. Her second romance, On Second Thought, is slated for release in February of 2020. She currently lives in Western Massachusetts with her wife and their daughter.

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 / 7 – 9pm

LOCATION:
The Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
OutHudson.com
facebook.com/OutHudson
www.thespottydog.com

 

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Hawthorne Valley Community School Yard Sale, Jun 9

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Sunday, June 9th.

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Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Sunday, June 9th.

This is a school fundraiser as well as making the grounds available for the wider community to sell their wares utilizing Hawthorne Valley as a central community space. Although the deadline for vendor sign-up is passed, all are invited to come out on Sunday and shop.

DATE/TIMES:
Sunday, June 9, 2019 / 10am – 4pm

LOCATION:
Hawthorne Valley School Hall
330 County Route 21C
Ghent, NY 12075

Behind the school near the basketball court, which will be covered with a white tent.

MORE:
hawthornevalley.org
facebook.com/hvalleyfarm
instagram.com/hawthornevalley

 

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Hudson History Bus Tour, Jun 9

Join Hudson Area Library’s  History Room researcher, John Craig, and Former Mayor, Richard F. Tracy, on the library’s first annual Hudson History Bus Tour and discover the lowdown on the REAL Hudson History.

Screen Shot 2019-06-02 at 4.11.26 PMJoin Hudson Area Library’s  History Room researcher, John Craig, and Former Mayor, Richard F. Tracy, on the library’s first annual Hudson History Bus Tour and discover the lowdown on the REAL Hudson History.

The tour begins and ends at Hudson Brewing Company, and winds its way through the streets of our beloved city.  Along the way, the bus will stop to discuss historic buildings, people, scandals and moments in history!

The tour is a fundraiser for the History Room and ticket prices will support the preservation, archiving, and digitizing of items in the library’s special collections pertaining to the history of the City of Hudson, Greenport and Stockport.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, June 9, 2019 / 1 – 4pm

LOCATION:
Hudson Brewing Company
99 South 3rd Street
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Tickets – $60.

UPDATE: All seats have been reserved. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for this event or added to an email list to hear about future bus tours, please contact programs@hudsonarealibrary.org.

MORE:
HudsonAreaLibrary.org
facebook.com/HudsonAreaLibraryNY/
email: programs@hudsonarealibrary.org

 

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