No county was more strategically located during the American Revolution than Ulster. Among the oldest counties in the state, during the colonial period Ulster extended south from Kingston to Newburgh and west to the current Pennsylvania border. Ulster, threatened by the Iroquois and Kingston, was raided by the British, but no sustained effort was made […]

Learn to grow your own cut flower garden with Lily Bruder-Zal of Vanishing Point Flower Farm in Highland, NY. Lily has given several floral arranging workshops at UCHS over the years where each participant went home with a beautiful arrangement of their own making! At this program, participants will receive a case of annual and […]

Weaving is fun, calming and makes a great portable creative project! UCHS welcomes the Circle to our list of workshop instructors. Circle Creative Collective of New Paltz, was founded by a group of women who recognized the healing power of creativity and community.  The group is committed to connecting and inspiring diverse communities by sharing […]

This program covers two days and classes can be taken together or singularly. July 17 & 18 Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day Fee $95 per day includes all materials or both days at discount - $150 Participants need to bring rubber gloves, note taking materials, box lunch & snacks, and […]

SOLD OUT This year's murder mystery event has sold out. We hope to host another in the future. If you are interested and would like us to contact you when another is scheduled, please email us.     An Evening of History and Mystery The year is 1890 and you're invited to a Gilded Age party […]

Eager to know how much Grandma’s quilt is worth? Wondering if that wavy mirror in the hall really has any value, or if Mom’s locket is truly special? Now, you can find out! Join us for some serious fun at the Ulster County Historical Society’s Antiques Appraisal Day on Sunday, September 12 with Sanford Levy […]

Join us in welcoming the Elmendorph Handspinners Guild of Red Hook New York. Over the two days the guild will hold a quasi “Fleece to Shawl” competition. Donations will be support both UCHS and the Elmendorph Guild. On Saturday, Sept. 18 begins the competition between 5 individuals (a weaver, a plyer, and 3 spinners).  The wool […]

SOLD OUT Join Katie Grove as she guides you through this ancient process of basketry. Katie has done several basket classes for UCHS over the past few years, always with great response. Space is limited so please make your reservations early. Workshop participants will work with longleaf pine needles to create a beautiful and classic basket coiled […]

The UCHS Members annual business meeting begins at 2:30. All members are invited to this for election of officers and new board members. 3pm, Special guest Phil Ryan will begin his talk on the burning of Kingston. Following will be light refreshments and discussion with friends and members. Anyone interested in Ulster County history knows […]

Murder Café cast of characters It's 1928 and local bootlegger Dutch Schultz is opening a new speakeasy at the Bevier House. He wants to give his girlfriend Lu Lu a place to sing but flapper Rose isn't having it. You'll dine, dance and gulp the best hooch anywhere until tempers flare, bullets rain and the law shows up. One […]