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Historical Lecture ‘Discovering Layers in Time’

The Columbia County Historical Society and Historic Hudson present the lecture “A Dutch Approach to Historic Preservation” Preserving ‘Spirit of Place’ by Andre Hoek.

Dutch restoration architect, Andre Hoek will speak about the techniques and tools developed in the Netherlands to survey, study, restore, protect and maintain historic buildings and gardens. He will discuss whether these methods can apply to historic buildings, especially those of Dutch origin, in the Hudson Valley.

Mr. Hoek will examine projects large and small, building archeological methods, sustainability, and non-invasive energy saving solutions.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 4-6 pm

LOCATION:
Stair Galleries
549 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Reception to follow the lecture

ADMISSION:
Advance Tickets $15
At the Door:
$15 Members (CCHS or HH)
$ 20 Non-Members

MORE:
www.cchsny.org
facebook.com/cchsny
twitter.com/cchs_ny

www.historichudson.org
facebook.com/HistoricHudsonInc

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American Constitution Discussion Group in New Lebanon, Mar 19

The New Lebanon Library, hosts a discussion group that meets regularly to study the American Constitution. This is a bi-weekly group, that focuses on the study of the Constitution, and it’s impact on our lives. Meetings include 1 hour of study followed by 30 minutes of Q&A/discussion.

See below for the next meeting date and time.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, March 19, 2018, at 7:00pm

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public.

LOCATION:
New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
Facebook.com/NewLebanonLibraryNY
518-794-8844
leb@taconic.net

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CCHS “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” Lecture Rescheduled

The following event was originally scheduled for Tuesday (March 13, 2018), but thanks to Nor’Easter #3, it was postponed. The new date is Monday, March 19.

The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) Volunteers present: “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” an illustrated lecture by piano conservator and historian, Wally Stock. The lecture will include makers in Albany, Troy and Nassau during the period from 1830’s through the 1890’s.

Originally from Malden Bridge in Chatham, Wally Stock’s ancestors were some of the early Dutch settlers of Albany. Mr. Stock taught a course in 1991 on the ‘History and Development of the Piano’ at the New York State Museum. He services and restores antique pianos and pianos of all makes at his business, Stock Piano Services, founded in 1973.

Prior to the public program, the CCHS Volunteers will hold a brief meeting at 6:30pm. New volunteers are always welcome and training is provided. Volunteer opportunities exist in many of CCHS’s operations, including at the c.1819 James Vanderpoel House, the 1737 Luykas Van Alen House, the c.1850 Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, and the CCHS Museum & Library. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend the meeting and can check the CCHS Volunteers web page for more information: cchsny.org/volunteer.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, March 19 2018, from 7 – 8pm

LOCATION:
Van Buren Hall
6 Chatham Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the Public

MORE:
www.cchsny.org
facebook.com/cchsny
twitter.com/cchs_ny

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Roeliff Jansen Library Presentation: Eleanor Roosevelt & the Fight for Civil Rights

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library is hosting a presentation entitled, ‘Eleanor Roosevelt and the Fight for Civil Rights’. The presentation, featuring Shannon Butler, will cover Butler’s research on Eleanor Roosevelt’s relationships with various Civil Rights leaders from the White House years up until her death. It goes over some of the major events that she was involved in or at least took interest in helping with during this span of time. The presentation will also look at Eleanor Roosevelt used the power of her position to help a cause she felt strongly for.

Shannon Butler has served as a Park Guide with the National Park Service for over 7 years. She has worked at various other historic sites and historical societies for over 12 years. She earned degrees in History from SUNY New Paltz and the University at Albany. She is also currently serving as the Municipal Historian of the Town of Hyde Park.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 10 2018, from 4pm to 5pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Library
9091 Route 22
Hillsdale, NY 12529
The Community Room

MORE:
www.roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary

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