“Veterans in a New Field” Civil War Era Concert
Matthewis Persen House Museum 74 John Street, Kingston, NYJoin the members of The Veterans in a New Field as they perform various songs of the Irish Brigade in the Civil War and songs of World War I. The Irish Brigade, consisting of mostly Irish Americans, served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. This infantry brigade became known as the “Fighting […]
Roundtable Discussion | Share Your Family Stories
Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston NYAs part of the exhibition, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story,” we invite you to discover deeper meaning behind the stories your family passed down to you. We’ll talk about family history and how it shapes our lives. Whether you are an amateur genealogist, a teller of old tales or someone searching for connection between […]
D&H Canal Historical Society Museum at the Persen House
Matthewis Persen House Museum 74 John Street, Kingston, NYJoin historian Bill Merchant to learn about the D&H Canal and its contributions to Ulster County’s transportation and commercial growth in the late 19th century. The D&H Canal Historical Society was established in 1966 to preserve, protect and perpetuate the unique history of the Delaware & Hudson Canal. As part of fulfilling its mission, the […]
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tours Kingston, NY
TR Gallo Park 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NYEnjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for the Delaware and Hudson Canal. View the rich legacy of commercial buildings, cast-iron storefronts, homes and churches built by the immigrant community. Some uphill walking is involved. Offered the last […]
Colonial Game Days at the Persen House
Matthewis Persen House Museum 74 John Street, Kingston, NYStep back in time and experience the world of colonial games and toys at the Persen House. Try your hand at many entertaining and historic games. Explore the colonial era through our 'Colonial Kids' portraits and see what you might have looked like in colonial dress. Bring your family to experience a fun-filled day and […]
Let Freedom Ring
Senate House 296 Fair St., KingstonParticipate in commemorating American Independence at Senate House! There will be famous American music, and an Independence Ceremony featuring readings of important speeches on American Independence. The outdoor event is FREE, but there is a charge to tour the house and museum
Kinship Stories Art Workshop | Kate McGloughlin
Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston NYAs part of the exhibition, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story,” artist Kate McGloughlin leads a hands-on workshop using mixed media to explore and express family stories in hopes of arriving at a place of reconciliation with the past. For adults and older teens. Materials provided.
Kingston Guards Vintage Baseball at Persen House
Matthewis Persen House Museum 74 John Street, Kingston, NYSpend the day with one of Ulster County’s vintage baseball teams! An old-time baseball game is old-time community fun. Step back in time and see how baseball was played 150 years ago. Vintage uniforms, 1860s rules (no gloves), and old-fashioned thrills for the whole family. Meet members of the team, try tossing a vintage ball, […]
Taking Our Water for the City | April Beisaw, Archaeologist at Vassar College
Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston NYThe work of artist Kate McGloughlin, a 12th-generation county resident, captures the sense of loss her family still carries from the seizure of Bishop Falls. Her kin, and many like them, were forcibly removed from their land at Bishop Falls. Kate’s painting and printmaking tell the story of her people, acknowledging their loss and finding […]
Discussion: Taking Our Water for the City | April Beisaw, Archaeologist at Vassar College
Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston NYAs part of our exhibition, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story,” April Biesaw discusses her new book, Taking Our Water for the City: The Archaeology of New York City’s Watershed Communities. April’s work explores the impacts on historical communities around the watershed through archaeological excavation carried out by teams of Vassar students.
7th Catskill Conquest Rally
The 7th Catskill Conquest Rally commeorates the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run with a noncompetitive tour along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway and beyond. Open to all cars, we start with a breakfast at the Catskills Visitor Center on State Route 28 in Mount Tremper. We travel through hamlets and along quiet rural roads, making stops […]
5th Catskill Covered Bridge Rally
This is a noncompetitive tour open to all cars. Starting at the Catskills Visitor Center on State Route 28 in Mount Tremper, the course follows 13 rivers and creeks and cross several historic Covered Bridges on a 135 mile romp through the Catskill Park and Forest Preserve. Guided by custom maps, this is a wonderful […]