Tag: History

An Old-Fashioned Independence Day, Jul 4 2018

Cleremont State Historic Site presents an Old-Fashioned Independence Day celebration.


Cleremont State Historic Site presents an Old-Fashioned Independence Day celebration. 18th century crafts, Re-enactors, music and entertainment. Later, enjoy live music and delicious hot food until you’re able to enjoy a view of the Saugerties Fireworks over the Hudson River.

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, Jul7 4 2018: 2pm – 10pm

LOCATION:
Clermont State Historic Site
One Clermont Ave.
Germantown, NY

COST:
$12 per car / Friends of Clermont $10

MORE:
www.friendsofclermont.org

 

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‘Barns of the Hudson Valley’, a Slideshow Presentation at Riders Mills Schoolhouse

Ted Hilscher, Claverack native; New Baltimore Town Historian; and U.S. History Teacher at Columbia-Greene Community College, will present a slide show titled Barns of the Hudson Valley.

Ted Hilscher, Claverack native; New Baltimore Town Historian; and U.S. History Teacher at Columbia-Greene Community College, will present a slide show titled Barns of the Hudson Valley. He will discuss the Dutch and English traditions, the differences between Dutch and English barns, the other kinds of outbuildings found on a typical small family farm, and the tasks performed by the farmers in their barns and outbuildings.

​The Riders Mills Schoolhouse was built in the late 1790s, and it is one of our nation’s oldest public school buildings still in existence. It was also one of America’s last single-room schoolhouses in operation; classes were held every school year until its closing in 1953. It was acquired by the Riders Mills Historical Association in 1966 and is listed on both the State and National Registry of Historic Sites.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, June 9 2018, at 1pm

LOCATION:
Riders Mills Schoolhouse
90 Riders Mills Road
Old Chatham, NY

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
RidersMillsSchoolhouse.org
Phone: 518.794.5654

 

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Crow Cottage at Olde 1811 Antiques is Open in Chatham!

There’s a new/old store in Chatham Village. Crow Cottage, which used to be located on Railroad Avenue in Chatham, has moved into the historic “1811 House” at 2 Austerlitz Street in Chatham village.

There’s a new/old store in Chatham Village. Crow Cottage, which used to be located on Railroad Avenue in Chatham, has moved into the historic “1811 House” at 2 Austerlitz Street in Chatham village. The building was originally the Stagecoach Tavern when Chatham was known as the hamlet of Groat’s Corner.

The historic building is the perfect setting for Crow Cottage’s expanded offerings of antiques – with new items being added to the store daily. You will also find the primitive and gift items that the store carried in it’s previous location.

 

LOCATION:
2 Austerlitz Street
Chatham, New York

MORE:
facebook.com/TheCrowCottage
phone (518) 392-8880

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

The History of the Robert Jenkins House, Tour & Talk

Hudson Area Library History Room and the Hendrick Hudson Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution present “The History of the Robert Jenkins House, a home in Hudson: A Tour & Talk” by Jeane La Porta.

Hudson Area Library History Room and the Hendrick Hudson Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution present “The History of the Robert Jenkins House, a home in Hudson: A Tour & Talk” by Jeane La Porta.

This program is a rare opportunity to tour and learn about the history of the Federal Style house at 113 Warren Street, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Robert Jenkins House has been owned by the Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) since 1900. The house was built in 1811 by Robert Jenkins, son of one of the original Proprietors of the City of Hudson, who went on to serve as third and fifth mayor of Hudson.

Jeane La Porta, Regent of the Hudson Chapter DAR and Town of Claverack Historian, will give background information on the history of the DAR, including the Hendrick Hudson Chapter, as well as, Claverack Landing and the founding of the city of Hudson as a prelude to a discussion of the construction and history of the 206 year old house that the chapter calls home. The program will include visuals and many photographs will give the audience a rare peek into areas that are not open to the public. The Greenport Garden Club will be providing flower arrangements throughout the house for this special spring tour.

The Hendrick Hudson Chapter, NSDAR, maintains the Robert Jenkins House Genealogical, Research, and History Reading Room, which contains a growing collection of Columbia County and regional genealogy, and the Robert Jenkins House Historical Collection as a repository for memorabilia relating to the history of the area, the city of Hudson and the whaling industry.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, May 10 2018, at 6pm

ADMISSION/REGISTRATION:
The program, which includes the talk and tour, is free and open to the public but registration is required and space is limited so register as soon as possible by emailing programs@hudsonarealibrary.org, calling 518-828-1792 x101, or visiting the main desk in the library.

LOCATION:
The Jenkins House
113 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
hudsonarealibrary.org
hudsondar.org

 

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Free Admission to Any National Park This Saturday

National parks that typically charge entrance fees will be offering free admission this weekend to mark the start of National Park Week.

NPFNPF-P60197_14X48_v5.inddNational parks that typically charge entrance fees will be offering free admission this weekend to mark the start of National Park Week.

For one week each April, the National parks join the National Park Foundation (the official charity of America’s national parks), to celebrate America’s treasures. The theme for 2018’s National Park Week is “Park Stars,” celebrating everything from starry skies to superstar volunteers, park features, and resources. Parks, programs, and partners nationwide invite people everywhere to explore stories, experiences, and sites that brighten the National Park System and public lands.

DATES:
April 21 through 29, 2018

LOCATIONS:
National Park Parks across the country.
Use the “Find Your Park” locator by clicking here.

 

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