History
Lecture: The Murder of Stanford White
Mount Saint Mary College 330 Powell Avenue Dominican Center, Room 218, Newburgh , NY, United StatesStanford White was one of America’s leading architects between the late 1800’s and early 1900's. Learn about some of the famous New York City architectural structures that he created. Sad to say this gifted man was also at the center of a famous murder and scandal at the turn of the 1900’s that involved a […]
Newburgh’s Historic Architecture – 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.
Las Villas of Plattekill and Ulster County @ Newburgh Free Library
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand Street , Newburgh , NY, United StatesIsh Martinez, author of a new book, "Las Villas of Plattekill and Ulster County", will take you on a nostalgic journey back to a time when “Las Villas” were the most popular vacation resorts for Latinos in the Northeast. Described as the Spanish Alps, Las Villas was a lively enclave of Spanish, Puerto Rican, and […]
Kites Over the Hudson
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesBe part of hundreds of flying kites at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Saturday, September 23rd, 2 to 4 PM, during “Kites Over the Hudson,” our annual Hudson River Valley Ramble event. Free kites will be given to the first 150 children ages 15 and under courtesy of the Friends of the […]
Eric Person Trio In Concert @ Newburgh Free Library
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand Street , Newburgh , NY, United StatesEric Person and his band return to the library to give us an afternoon of blues and jazz. For over thirty years, saxophonist Eric Person has been committed to composing, recording and performing contemporary American music. He's featured as a leader and sideman on more than 50 recordings. His broad range of experience with Dave […]
Your Humble Servant : A Quill Pen Writing Workshop
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site 84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY, United StatesWith original documents as your guide, create your own 18th century style letter using a quill pen, just as General Washington’s aides-de-camp did while at Headquarters Newburgh. This all-ages quill pen writing workshop will be held at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th, at 2 PM each day. The […]