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Liberty Street Film Series presents Back to the Future!
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesBACK TO THE FUTURE! Liberty Street Film Series in affiliation with the Orange County Arts Council will host FREE film screenings every Last Saturday of the month, June through September 2017, at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. The first film screened on June 24 will be '80s classic Back to the Future! Bring a blanket […]
Grand Celebration: Through Different Lenses
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesSunday, July 2nd is a Grand Celebration at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site. It’s our 167th Birthday. Independence Day not only represents the birth of our country, but it is also when Washington’s Headquarters was opened as the first publicly owned historic site in the nation in 1850. In honor of our Grand Celebration we […]
Grand Celebration: Washington’s Headquarters’ 167th Birthday
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesCome to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on Sunday, July 2nd, and wish us a Happy 167th Birthday! Independence Day not only represents the birth of our country, but it is also when Washington’s Headquarters was opened as the first publicly owned historic site in the nation in 1850. To celebrate, make a whirligig to […]
African-American History “In Washington’s Shadow” Walking Tour
New York State once had more slaves than Georgia, with the largest concentration of those slaves located in the Hudson Valley. “In Washington’s Shadow” follows the story of the Alsdorf […]
Cemetery Maintenance Workshops
Temple Beth Jacob Big Rock Cemetery 177 Carter Street, Newburgh, United StatesOrange County Historian Johanna Yaun has announced that the County will host four workshops to discuss the care and maintenance of cemeteries. These will be “hands on” events with cleaning and repairs […]
Newburgh’s Historic District – Walking Tour
A weekly walking tour led by guide Paul Huber. Every Sunday from Noon to 1PM. Tour explores the Montgomery-Grand-Liberty historic district. Cost of the tour is $10, Children under 12 are free and pets are welcome. Call 845-542-8009 for information.