To close our Ulster in Maps season, the Sunday Salon Series turns to one of the most remarkable land grants in New York history: the 1708 Hardenbergh Patent. Originally pitched to the Colonial Government as a request for a “small tract of land,” it ballooned into a grant larger than the State of Rhode Island. […]
Dive into the dramatic early chapters of the women’s suffrage movement in Ulster County during this engaging lecture with historian Kelli Huggins. Explore the 1894 State Constitutional Convention and the determined—but unsuccessful—efforts of local activists to secure the vote. Learn how these women’s stories connect to national figures like Susan B. Anthony and laid vital […]
Join Dr. Samantha Misa, author of Witches of the Catskills, for an engaging presentation on historic accounts of witchcraft and maleficium in the Catskill Mountains. Learn about eerie tales rooted in regional folklore and how they shaped local culture. Following the talk, participants of all ages can enjoy a hands-on seasonal craft to take home. […]
