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Columbia County Historical Society Lecture, “Tales of the Majestic Hudson: Rare and Little Known Stories of the Hudson River Valley”, Mar 12

The Columbia County Historical Society presents a Free Lecture – “Tales of the Majestic Hudson: Rare and Little Known Stories of the Hudson River Valley” with U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master Capt. Stanley Wilcox.

The Hudson River Valley begins above Albany and winds south for 150 miles to the New York Harbor, where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. We know from archeological findings that the Valley has been inhabited for over 10,000 years. During this time prehistoric man, Native Americans, Dutch settlers, British forces, and American revolutionaries all left footprints, stories, and legends in the Hudson Valley.
Many of these stories regarding the Hudson Valley of today have been lost in time. Captain Wilcox brings these stories to us:

● How a glacier transformed the Hudson into an estuary.

● Henry Hudson’s fate following his four voyages of exploration.

● The Dutch system of navigation.

● A Hudson River brick industry with over 130 brickyards.

● Why Rip Van Winkle was a happy man after his 20 year sleep.

● How to get from New York City to Albany in 1800.

● What actually did happen to the Mohicans?

● Who paid for New York City’s world-renowned Eiffel Tower?

● How Mount Merino was named.

● The amazing ice industry.

● What Troy housewife’s invention led to the development of an industry that employed thousands?

● How did two maiden sisters come to be the only civilians buried with full military honors at West Point?

● Whatever possessed Yankee Doodle to stick a feather in his cap and call it, of all things, “macaroni?”

● Capt. Wilcox will share anecdotes and stories about 120 of the Hudson Valley’s communities, islands, lighthouses, power plants, and mansions.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Capt. Stanley Wilcox holds a Coast Guard Master’s license and has served as Senior Captain on the Spirit of Hudson for the past 12 years. He is co-author of Capt Stan’s Hudson River Book, with foreword by Riverkeeper. The book, now in its fourth edition, has stories and history on more than 120 sites along the Hudson River, with 200+ color photos. The Albany Times Union review described it as “..a beautiful book”.
Capt Stan has taught “Hudson River Boating and Seamanship” for many years at Columbia-Greene Community College, and has been guest speaker on American Cruise Lines.

DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, March 12th, 2019: 7pm – 8:30pm

LOCATION:
Van Buren Hall
6 Chatham St.,
Kinderhook, NY 12106

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Concerts in the Village at Kinderhook Reformed Church, Feb 24

Concerts in the Village presents ‘Beauty! Texture! Emotion – 1840 to 1940’.

This will be a performance of 19th-20th c. music for Orchestra and for Voices with Orchestra. Including Vocal and Orchestral Music from France – Berlioz, Duparc, Chausson, Debussy, Canteloube, Ravel, and Milhaud.

Featuring the Broad Street Orchestra and from the Bard Graduate Vocal Arts Program:
Addie Rose Forstman soprano
SeolAh Yoo soprano
Hailey McAvoy mezzo
Sun-Ly Pierce mezzo
Brad Testerman baritone
David Smith, Artistic Director and Conductor
Noah Palmer, Assistant Conductor

Reception to follow.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, February 24, 2019: 3pm

LOCATION:
Kinderhook Reformed Church
21 Broad Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106

Handicapped accessible

ADMISSION:
Contribution $20

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kinderhookreformedchurch.com

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Columbia County Historical Society, Headless Horseman Reading, Oct 27

The Columbia County Historical Society presents a reading of the Headless Horseman by actor Robert Ian Mackenzie.

The Columbia County Historical Society presents a reading of the Headless Horseman by actor Robert Ian Mackenzie. A reading of an excerpt of Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will be followed by a surprise guest appearance.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 27, 2018: 3 – 4:30pm

LOCATION:
James Vanderpoel ‘House of History’
16 Broad Street
Kinderhook, NY 12106

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Wine Talk & Tasting at Kinderhook Memorial Library, Oct 18

J. Stephen Casscles of Athens, NY, author of Grapes of the Hudson Valley, and a winemaker at the Hudson-Chatham Winery, will talk about the history of grape growing and wine making in the Hudson Valley.

J. Stephen Casscles of Athens, NY, author of Grapes of the Hudson Valley, and a winemaker at the Hudson-Chatham Winery, will talk about the history of grape growing and wine making in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson Valley is a unique wine growing area, using many different kinds of grape varieties to produce a wide range of quality styles of wine. The audience will taste various styles of wine produced by the Hudson-Chatham Winery. Afterwards, the author will sell and sign copies of his book.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, October 18, 2018: 7 – 8pm

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

ADMISSION:
Space is limited and registration is required, so call the library – (518) 758-6192 – to sign up.

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OK Fall Festival in Kinderhook Village, Oct 6

Kinderhook Village is hosting a Fall Festival with Farmers Market, Hay Rides, Pumpkin painting, Ghost Making, Bake Off & Live Music.

Pumpkin painting and ghost making supplies are provided or bring your own.

Do you have a winning pumpkin or apple recipe? Pies, tarts, Turnovers, Crisps, Cookies Cakes, etc. Bring your already baked entry to the judging table on the Village Square by Noon on 10/6. Please label each recipe including your contact info. Winners will be chosen at 12:15pm. 1st Prize= $50 GC, 2nd Prize = $25 GC, 3rd Prize= $15 GC (Prizes from Samascotts).

DATES/TIME:
Saturday, October 6, 2018: 9am – 1pm (rain or shine)

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

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