History
Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand Street , Newburgh , NY, United StatesAuthor Anthony Musso will talk about his book, ""Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley" that features 55 sites throughout the upstate New York region that, while not widely known, boast significant ties to, among other things the American Revolution, early American industry and local and national politics. Such sites in Newburgh include the Ritz Theater […]
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesCome to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site and help us celebrate George Washington’s Birthday not just one day – but three!!! The event will be held February 17th, 18th and 19th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day. There will be music, military demonstrations, historical presentations, and a take-home craft every day. Join us in singing “Happy […]
Urban Renewal: How it Changed Newburgh
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand Street , Newburgh , NY, United StatesSponsored by the Newburgh Preservation Association. City of Newburgh Historian Mary McTamaney will speak about and illustrate with images the urban renewal years of 1958-1970 by showing the changes in Newburgh landscape and demographics. Her presentation will outline the federal program's goals and failures. There will be time for questions and discussion. Snow date is […]
Black History Month Celebration
The Lobby at the Ritz Theater and the historic Green Room in Newburgh 107 Broadway, Newburgh , NY, United StatesJoin us as we come together as a community to celebrate Black History Month and Newburgh’s youth on Sunday, February 25 from 3 - 5 p.m. in Safe Harbors of the Hudson, Historic Green Room. Hosted by Moochie Merchant Featuring: Expressions of Newburgh Performing Arts Academy, Newburgh Free Academy Advanced Dance Team, Youth poets reciting […]
How to Defuse a Bomb: The Project Children Story
Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, United StatesView the extraordinary story of how an NYPD bomb disposal expert played a key role in helping defuse the decades old "troubles" in Northern Ireland. Denis Mulcahy, an Irish immigrant and the subject of the documentary will be there and share his insights at the screening. Space limited - pleae register by calling 845 565 […]
Radio Bikini: The Atomic Bomb Testing
Desmond Campus for Adult Enrichment 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, United StatesAt the age of 20, presenter Gene Weinstein was a Navy radio operator at the 1946 Atomic Bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. After showing a documentary he will also share rare and archival footage and give commentary. A q&a session will follow.