2008 Calendar of Events

Date & Time Event & Description
Saturday, May 17
10 a.m-5 p.m.
Revolutionary War Encampment…military re-enactor units, colonial tradesmen and merchants, artillery demonstrations, children's storytelling and activities, A/V presentation on the burning of Kingston, and Hickory BBQ on premises selling their famous smoked hand-pulled pork. Free for members, $5 donation asked of non-members.
Saturday, June 14
10 a.m.*
"Historic High Falls," slide presentation by UCHS member and well-known local historian Charles Cullen.
Saturday, August 2
10 a.m.*
"The Rustic Nooks of Mohonk and American Landscape Design," a slide presentation by Kerry Dean Carso, Assistant Professor of Art History, SUNY New Paltz.
Saturday, August 16
10 a.m-5 p.m.
Civil War Encampment…militia re-enactor units, drill, camp life, musket firing, tradesmen, children's activities, and A/V presentation. Free for members, $5 donation asked of non-members.
Saturday, September  13
10 a.m.*
"Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh," a slide presentation and book signing with Kerhonkson author A.J. Schenkman.
Sunday, October 19
4-6 p.m.
Annual meeting & reception at Bevier House Museum.
   
 

 *Presentations are preceded by coffee at 9:30 a.m.

   
 

 See the "Photo Gallery" for pictures of some 2007 season events.

 

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Last updated:  Auglst 24, 2008