This workshop is for all you proud - and sometimes perplexed - owners of homes that are 100, 150 or even 250 years old. Whether your goals include researching the history of your house, prioritizing maintenance and improvement projects, exploring historic tax credit opportunities or just getting confident in your ability to manage the day-to-day […]
The Rondout Valley Garden Tour is pleased to invite you to explore a bevy of beautiful, private gardens in and around the Rondout Valley area that will be open for public viewing. Our aim each year is to feature different gardens that show a range of ideas and approaches to designing and landscaping a yard. […]
Take a journey through time with this illustrated talk exploring how Ulster County has evolved through a fascinating collection of historic maps from 1752 to 1951. From early land use and transportation routes to emerging towns and shifting boundaries, these maps reveal the county’s transformation over a century. Join former Ulster County Historical Society Board […]
Ulster County attracted global attention in 2004 when Mayor Jason West of New Paltz wedded 25 same-sex couples. The event not only made history, but it built a vibrant local LGBTQ community. Following a screening of the 2010 Stephanie Donnelly documentary “I Now Pronounce You Husband and Husband,” former Mayor West will be joined by […]
Step back in time with Hank Yost, leader of the First Ulster Militia reenactment group, as he brings to life the story of local men who took up arms during the Revolutionary War. Dressed in authentic militia attire, Yost will demonstrate the weapons, gear, and daily challenges faced by 18th-century civilian soldiers from Kingston and […]
Join the Hogfiddle Consort—an ensemble of 6–8 musicians from the New York Dulcimer Orchestra—for a joyful and engaging concert featuring the unique voice of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Their lively and varied repertoire spans centuries and styles, from Renaissance dances and spirituals to American folk tunes, holiday favorites, and ragtime. Founder and director Carol Walker […]
Celebrate the American spirit through music with America: Songs of Patriotism, Protest, and Praise, a dynamic performance by cellist Alex Prizgintas. Using his amplified cello, effects pedals, and looping station, Alex reimagines hymns, anthems, and protest songs that span baroque, jazz, folk, and Rock 'n' Roll. This genre-blending program explores the power of freedom—of speech, […]
Step back in time to discover Las Villas—a vibrant network of summer resorts in Plattekill, NY, that once catered to Latino families from New York City. In this multimedia presentation, author and historian Ish Martinez and community storyteller Carla Ramos share the little-known history of these beloved vacation spots, their cultural impact, and the families […]
Discover the story behind the mysterious statues along Route 28 in Boiceville at Brunel Park, a unique sculpture garden created by French artist and visionary Emile Brunel. This illustrated lecture explores Brunel’s life, his artistic legacy, and the enduring cultural and historic significance of the park. Participants will receive free brochures and deepen their appreciation […]
Take a spirited journey into America’s pastime—19th-century style! Baseball historian and UCHS board member Matthew Silverman kicks things off with stories from the early days of the game. Then, members of the Kingston Guards—one of our local vintage baseball teams—step up in full uniform to share why they play by 1860s rules. Discover the origins […]
