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SUMMARY:18th Century Autumn Fest
DESCRIPTION:Experience some key Autumn activities from the 18th century and enjoy the season. There will be demonstrations of blacksmithing\, meat smoking\, candle dipping\, pressing apples\, and more. There will also be live performances of juggling\, fire spitting and unicycling along with crafts for visitors of all ages and guided tours of Senate House and access to the site’s museum featuring two brand new exhibits. All outdoor event activities are FREE and family-friendly.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/18th-century-autumn-fest/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Festivals(e.g, Strawberry Festival)
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SUMMARY:18th Century Autumnfest
DESCRIPTION:Experience Autumn activities from the 18th century! See demonstrations of blacksmithing\, meat-smoking\, candle-dipping\, pressing apples\, and more. There will also be live performances of juggling\, fire-spitting\, and unicycling!
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/18th-century-autumnfest-2/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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SUMMARY:John Vanderlyn: A Walking Tour of the Artist’s Life and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past with our free walking tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston\, to his celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad\, Vanderlyn’s story is one of ambition\, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn’s family\, artistic development and Kingston’s vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers\, art enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/john-vanderlyn-a-walking-tour-of-the-artists-life-and-legacy/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours and Walks,Historic Sites and Landmarks,History & Heritage,Museum Exhibits and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:John Vanderlyn: A Walking Tour of the Artist’s Life and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past with our free walking tour of Uptown Kingston exploring the remarkable life of Kingston-born artist John Vanderlyn (1775-1852). From his early days in Uptown Kingston\, to his celebrated career as a neoclassical painter home and abroad\, Vanderlyn’s story is one of ambition\, artistry and international acclaim. This guided tour highlights key locations tied to Vanderlyn’s family\, artistic development and Kingston’s vibrant cultural heritage. Perfect for history lovers\, art enthusiastic and curious minds of all ages.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/john-vanderlyn-a-walking-tour-of-the-artists-life-and-legacy/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours and Walks,Historic Sites and Landmarks,History & Heritage,Museum Exhibits and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T183000
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SUMMARY:Voices of Revolution 250 Lecture Series: You Never Forget Your First
DESCRIPTION:Presidential historian\, senior fellow at New America\, inaugural American history columnist at the New York Times Book Review\, and New York Times bestselling author Alexis Coe will speak about her hit book You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington offering her unique perspective on the founding father. \nThis lecture is FREE and will take place in the Senate House State Historic Site’s Museum Building. No reservations required. For more information call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/voices-of-revolution-250-lecture-series-you-never-forget-your-first/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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SUMMARY:Voices of Revolution 250th Lecture Series: New York’s Hidden Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Senate House on Friday July 24th at 6:30pm as author Debra Bruno explores New York’s 200-year history of slavery through her own family’s past. After discovering that her own Dutch ancestors had been enslavers\, Debra began her journey to uncover hidden histories. Along the way\, she met Eleanor Mire\, a descendant of the very people her ancestors enslaved. Together\, they worked to tell the stories of people long forgotten\, investigating history hidden in plain sight. Copies of A Hudson Valley Reckoning will be available for purchase. Lecture is FREE and takes place in the Senate House Museum Building. No reservations required. For more information call 845-338-2786 or email SenateHouseSHS@parks.ny.gov.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/voices-of-revolution-250th-lecture-series-new-yorks-hidden-discoveries/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate American Independence at Senate House! There will be famous American music\, a ceremony featuring readings of important speeches on American Independence\, re-enactors\, crafts\, and more.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/let-freedom-ring-2/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:Participate onsite in commemorating American Independence at Senate House! Join us at Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday June 27th from 11:00am – 4:00pm. The day will be headlined by a ceremony featuring readings of important speeches on American freedom\, from the Declaration of Independence to oratory figures such as Frederick Douglass\, Susan B. Anthony\, and Harvey Milk. \nThere will be famous American music\, re-enactors\, crafts for all ages\, guided tours of Senate House\, and access to the site’s museum featuring two brand new exhibits. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. \nAll outdoor event activities are FREE and family-friendly. Tour admission to the Senate House and Museum is $7/Adults\, $5/Seniors\, and Children 12 and under are free.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/let-freedom-ring/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
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SUMMARY:Senate House Grand Re-Opening
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and join us for the Grand Opening of Senate House State Historic Site for the 2026 season! \nOn Saturday May 30th from 10:00am-4:00pm\, for the first time\, the site will be showcasing two new exhibits in the museum building\, “Revolution Comes to Kingston\,” featuring the city and Senate House’s role in the American Revolution\, and “Vanderlyn: The Artist\,” highlighting the life and work of neoclassical painter and Kingston resident John Vanderlyn\, who was born in the fires of the revolution. \nThe day will kick off with a ceremony and ribbon cutting featuring agency and local officials. Open-house style tours of Senate House\, the 18th century home of the Van Gaasbeek family and first meeting place of the New York State Senate\, will be running throughout the day. The grounds will be alive with activity\, featuring re-enactors\, live music\, food trucks\, crafts and activities on the grounds and more! \nThis will also mark the first stop of the Revisit the Revolution traveling exhibition\, produced by the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. This is the debut stop before the exhibition travels the State by van\, visiting historic sites\, state parks\, libraries\, and more\, to commemorate the 250th anniversary.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/senate-house-grand-re-opening/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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SUMMARY:18th Century Growing Season
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday May 16th from 11:00am – 4:00pm to learn about what it was like to grow things and produce food in the 18th century! Help us plant our 18th century inspired garden\, learn about sheep shearing\, see food demonstrations\, and more. We will also have crafts for visitors of all ages. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/18th-century-growing-season/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
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SUMMARY:Sugaring Off: 18th Century Style
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Senate House State Historic Site on Saturday April 4th from 11:00am – 4:00pm as we showcase maple sugaring\, 18th century style! Come and enjoy the music of Mark Rust\, learn more about 18th century encampments with the 1st and 3rd Ulster County Militias\, savor some jack-wax candy\, see demonstrations of boiling maple sap and enjoy crafts for all ages. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitulstercountyny.com/event/sugaring-off-18th-century-style/
LOCATION:Senate House State Historic Site\, 296 Fair Street\, Kingston\, 12401
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