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Newburgh Historical Society Sponsors Snake Hill Hike

By on October 9, 2012 in History, Places to visit

The Newburgh Historical Society is sponsoring a hike up Snake Hill in New Windsor on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 1PM.  Come with us up this well known but less often visited little mountain with Newburgh City Historian Mary McTamaney and Michael McGurty of the New Windsor Cantonment who will tell of the history of the [...]

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Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise

Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise

By on September 6, 2012 in Places to visit

The National Trust for Historic Preservation will be hosting the Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise from October 20-26 of the Hudson River Valley. The architecture, history and culture of the Hudson River Valley will be examined with National Trust Study Leader, Dwight Young. Newburgh will be on the tour on October 22nd with a tour of [...]

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Vaux & Olmsted’s “Other” Central Park

By on July 24, 2012 in cool finds, Places to visit

Vaux & Olmsted’s “Other” Central Park is the title of an article recently written on bobvila.com about Downing Park. Like every great city, green spaces are essential to balance out the urban landscape. Apart from the Hudson River and Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh has this historic park with trees over 100 years old designed by legendary [...]

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Newburgh Fireworks 2012

Newburgh 4th of July Fireworks 2012

By on June 28, 2012 in Places to visit, Waterfront

Newburgh 4th of July Fireworks 2012 will be launched from a barge on the Hudson River on Wednesday, at approximately 9 p.m. Events will begin at noon at UNICO Park. The schedule is as follows: Noon-6 p.m. Art Show on the River 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.- Music by Dr. Magkneetoe Fireworks by Legion Fireworks from a [...]

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Columbus Ship Replicas Niña & Pinta Coming to Newburgh Riverfront

By on June 14, 2012 in Places to visit, Waterfront

In 2012, five hundred and twenty years since Columbus voyage of discovery, the Niña and Pinta are on their way to Newburgh. The replica ships will be docked at Riverfront Marina (by Billy Joes Ribworks) from Thursday, June 14- June 18. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a [...]

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HMS Bounty Newburgh

Tall Ship HMS Bounty Docking in Newburgh

By on May 24, 2012 in Culture, Places to visit

The HMS Bounty will be docking in Newburgh June 2-3, and it will be a weekend full with activity. There will be tours on the boat, a steel band, and the Downing Film Center will be showing pirate themed movies. http://www.tallshipbounty.org/index.php

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Free Guided Walking Tour of Historic Newburgh

By on May 14, 2012 in History, Places to visit

The Newburgh Preservation Association (N.P.A.) is offering free guided walking tours of the “Historic Landmarks of Newburgh, NY: Birthplace of the American Republic,” as part of New York Heritage Weekend, May 19 and 20, 2012. New York Heritage Weekend showcases the Empire State to residents and visitors alike and will help kick off the summer [...]

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Open Mic Nite Anniversary @ the Wherehouse

By on March 23, 2012 in Places to visit

Newburgh’s Open Mic “Anniversary Special” *singing* It’s our anniversary! 1 year hosting with Luvleeh Poetiklocks! Come on out and join us where all are welcome at The Wherehouse! 3.29.12 7pm No Cover! (Patronize the biz) Come eat, drink and enjoy fabulous talent! Featuring Kat SoPoetic and The Waitt— Mark the date!

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Hudson River Waterfronts Exhibition

By on February 10, 2012 in Places to visit

Isn’t that a great view of the Newburgh waterfront in the late 1800′s? You can see it blown up huge here. You can see the entire Newburgh Waterfront, most of which was entirely torn down. I can see the Palatine Hotel, the ferry, the Dutch Reformed Church and much more. Mill Street Loft Arts (MSL [...]

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Winter Welcome Week at Washington’s Headquarters

By on December 22, 2011 in History, Places to visit

Would you like to do something exceptionally quaint this holiday season? Then, come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site and spend some time by a charming Dutch-style fireplace during Winter Welcome Week. Tours of this headquarters, used by General and Mrs. Washington for 16 ½ months, will be given from Tuesday, December 27th until Friday, [...]

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