Leaving Bishop Falls — An Ashokan Story
May 13 – Oct 29, 2023
Museum hours: Fri – Sun 10am – 4pm
Admission: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors & Students,
Free to UCHS Members
Construction of the Ashokan Reservoir, part of New York City’s water system, flooded communities long established in the Esopus Valley. That action reverberates in our community today.
The work of artist Kate McGloughlin, a 12th– generation county resident, captures the sense
of loss her family still carries from the seizure of Bishop Falls. Her kin, and many like them, were forcibly removed from their land at Bishop Falls. Kate’s painting and printmaking tell the story of her people, acknowledging their loss and finding solace in the beauty of the Ashokan landscape.
The exhibition asks us to reflect on our own family stories and how they resonate in our lives today.