Founded way back in 1677, a look at New Paltz then & now demonstrates the lasting influence of the past. Everything in New Paltz, from the architecture to the social institutions, the core values to its unique name are deeply rooted in local history. New Paltz was based on the notion of freedom of expression [...]
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site announced that this year’s recipient of the Martha Washington Woman of History Award is history advocate, Stella Bailey. Mrs. Bailey, co-founder of the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association, has been involved and dedicated to preserving Hudson Valley History for over 50 years. She has worked in all capacities in over [...]
AUTHOR TALK AND SIGNING: RICHARD STRINER “LINCOLN’S WAY: HOW SIX GREATPRESIDENTS CREATED AMERICAN POWER” and DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY: PRESIDENTIAL AUTOGRAPHS Saturday, February 18, 2012, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host an afternoon of President’s Day Weekend events on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The programs begin at 2:00 [...]
Lunch & Learn Midday Lecture Series Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:30 am—1:30 pm “A Rare Glimpse of the Enslavement of Indians In Orange County, NY” Presented by Ginny Privitar and Clifton Patrick, Chester Town Historian at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY Partake of a delicious buffet lunch [...]
Woodstock, NY began as a mountain refuge for independent people, and a brief look at Woodstock then & now demonstrates how the town’s appeal to artists, artisans, and independent folks still exists today. The draw of Woodstock lies in both the natural beauty that abounds and its reputation as a center for creativity. The actual [...]
Saturday, December 3rd, 5:30pm Join us for a special holiday tour and dinner. Tour the mansion at twilight and enjoy the warm glow of the house filled with holiday splendor. Stroll the grounds by candlelight as you return to the Museum Pavilion for a historically-inspired four-course holiday dinner, presented by Chef Charles Fells from the [...]
Museum Village will be hosting its annual traditional 19th Century Thanksgiving Open Hearth Demonstration on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 & 13. Watch as the dishes are prepared over the open hearth. Smell the feast as the aromas drift through the Visitor’s Center and then sample the dishes presented. Drift back to that simpler time [...]
Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana and Commissioner Richard L. Rose of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation will host a FREE Halloween Costume party, especially for children ages six and younger, on Wednesday, October 26, at the County’s Hill-Hold Museum, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. “Fall is a beautiful time to experience [...]
Museum Village is a living history museum preserving a vast collection of eclectic, 19th century artifacts for educational purposes. Using these artifacts and reproductions, we provide hands-on experiences and exhibits illustrating the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America, provoking thought and discussion about history. The museum is open weekdays [...]
