History
Create Your Own Mobcap or Tricorn @ WHQ
Washington's Headquarters 84 Liberty St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesKnitted caps, woolen berets and furry hoods are often worn during cold winter days. At Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, you are invited to make your own topper – 18th century-style – during Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, November 23rd and Saturday, November 24th, 11 AM until 3 PM. Since many tricorn hats and mobcaps […]
Warm Up at the Washingtons’
Washington's Headquarters 84 Liberty St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesYou are invited to at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Sunday, December 9th, 12 PM until 4 PM. Historic interpreters in each seasonally decorated room will greet visitors and share what took place when the Washingtons occupied the Hasbrouck farmhouse during the last winter of the Revolutionary War. The Salmagundi Consort will perform […]
Newburgh Historical Society Candlelight Tour
Newburgh Historical Society 189 Montgomery St., NewburghThe Newburgh Historical Society’s annual Candlelight Tour features a dozen decorated homes including a diverse assortment of public and private spaces – mansions, structures in the rehabilitation process, new construction, architectural gems, and some of Newburgh’s most important landmarks. For years, community members within the second largest historic district in New York State have generously […]
Forgotten Newburghers Remembered
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesNewburgh has had a proud history of highly accomplished African Americans from the 18th century to the present day. In honor of Black History Month city historian Mary McTamaney will explore some of their lives and their contributions to the city's history. Including local men and women who gained national recognition for their groundbreaking accomplishments […]
Reframing Urban Renewal: Book Talk at the Fullerton Center
The Fullerton Center 297 Grand St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesJoin us for a discussion about urban renewal in the Hudson Valley and exploring creative ways communities mobilize around contested landscapes. Featured panelists include Ben Schulman of Newburgh Packet, David Hochfelder and Anne Pfau of 98 acres and University of Albany, and artist, academic, and author of “Contested City,” Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani. This talk will provide […]
Plaster Workshop
Hudson Valley House Parts 159 Broadway, Newburgh, NY, United States▪ Plaster basics ▪ History of plaster usage ▪ Matching techniques ▪ Technical plaster information and life expectancy ▪ Proper wall preparation ▪ Installation techniques This training will focus on restoring wall plaster or plaster details, which include crown moldings and medallions. We will do the work at a HUGE discount if you would be […]