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SUMMARY:Villas\, Voices\, and Vacations: Latino Summers in Ulster County
DESCRIPTION: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 who built them. Through photos\, personal stories\, and discussion\, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of this unique chapter in Ulster County’s past. Whether you lived it or are just discovering it\, this program offers insight\, nostalgia\, and a celebration of community heritage. \nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.\nWe suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\nThank you for supporting local history and community programming! \nIsh Martinez is the author of Las Villas of Plattekill and Ulster County. Born in the Bronx and raised in Plattekill\, NY\, he is a graduate of Wallkill High School and Quinnipiac University. Since publishing his book in 2016\, Ish has been featured on radio and television and has given numerous presentations about the history and cultural legacy of Las Villas. \n \nCarla Ramos is the daughter of Lucy and Shorty Martinez\, the original owners of Villa Sunny Acres. In 2013\, she created a Facebook community page dedicated to the Villas of Plattekill\, providing a space for people to share memories\, photos\, and stories from a vibrant era of Latino summer resorts that once flourished in Ulster County.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/villas-voices-and-vacations-latino-summers-in-ulster-county/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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SUMMARY:America: Songs of Patriotism\, Praise\, and Protest
DESCRIPTION: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\, of belief\, of expression—woven into our national story. Narration provides historical context\, making this both an educational and emotional journey. Join us for a musical experience that is bold\, thoughtful\, and unforgettable. \n\nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.\nWe suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\nThank you for supporting local history and community programming! \nAlex Prizgintas is a New York-based historian and musician who lives and works in the Hudson Valley. As a musician\, Alex blends a classical cello with tools such as electric guitar effect pedals and a BOSS RC-300 looping station—pushing the limits of this acoustic instrument to achieve sounds of Jazz\, Rock ’n Roll\, Latin Tangos\, Broadway Classics\, and more. His inaugural “Bach to Rock” program has since expanded to feature twelve offerings including his popular “Salute to Broadway\,”  the “British Invasion\,” and “America: Songs of Patriotism\, Protest\, and Praise.” Each program additionally comes with historical narrations that allow each attendee to journey through history and harmony.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/america-songs-of-patriotism-praise-and-protest/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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SUMMARY:Many Hands\, Many Dulcimers
DESCRIPTION: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 offers insights into the dulcimer’s history\, musical range\, and cultural roots\, with opportunities for audience questions throughout. A family-friendly\, educational program sure to delight music lovers of all ages. \nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.We suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nClick here to Reserve Your Seat\nThank you for supporting local history and community programming! \nCarol Walker\, founder and conductor of the New York Dulcimer Orchestra\, is a nationally-recognized\, award-winning mountain dulcimer teacher\, performer\, and arranger.  Her professional experience includes a 32-year career as a high school choral teacher in northern NJ\, earning the Governor’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2003.  She has published 12 books of dulcimer arrangements.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/many-hands-many-dulcimers/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Revolution to Life: The Ulster County Militia
DESCRIPTION: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 Saugerties. Learn about militia life—its hardships\, routines\, and sacrifices—and witness a live musket firing (weather permitting). This engaging presentation offers a vivid\, hands-on glimpse into the vital role our region played in the fight for American independence.\n\nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.We suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nThank you for supporting local history and community programming!
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/bringing-the-revolution-to-life-the-ulster-county-militia/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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SUMMARY:Making History: The 2004 New Paltz Weddings
DESCRIPTION: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 participants in the New Paltz weddings – Mary Mendola\, Joanne Still and Jay Blotcher — to recall that special day and its legacy in Ulster County. \nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.We suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\nThank you for supporting local history and community programming! \nJason West served two terms as mayor of the village of New Paltz. He is currently Director of Sustainability for the city of Albany. \nJay Blotcher is a veteran LGBTQ and AIDS activist. He is a board member of the Gilbert Baker Foundation\, named for the creator of the Rainbow Flag. \nMary Mendola has been an activist for queer rights since 1980. Her groundbreaking book The Mendola Report explored gay relationships as marriages. Mendola was an instructor at SUNY-FIT and SUNY-Ulster. \nJoanne Still is a writer\, social justice activist\, musician\, and teacher. She helped found the Lesbian Visibility Project in Ulster County in the 1990s. She facilitates a ukulele group at the Vet Center (HVNCVR) in Saugerties.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/making-history-the-2004-new-paltz-weddings/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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SUMMARY:Ulster in Maps: 1752 - 1951
DESCRIPTION: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 President Phil Ryan for an engaging presentation\, with opportunities to ask questions and closely examine the featured maps after the talk. \nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.We suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\nThank you for supporting local history and community programming! \nA lifelong public relations counselor\, Phil Ryan is a 30-year resident of Stone Ridge. He is an adjunct professor in the Media and Communication Dept. at The City College of New York. Between 2003 and 2008 he served as President of the Ulster County Historical Society. \n \n 
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/ulster-in-maps-1778-1957/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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SUMMARY:So You Own an Old House. Now What? with Kate Wood of Worth Preserving
DESCRIPTION: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 reality of life in an old house\, historic rehabilitation strategist Kate Wood is here to help. Kate will share insights and advice from decades of experience\, plus take-home guides to exploring your home’s history\, identifying its character-defining features and unlocking its potential. \nKate Wood is an award-winning preservationist\, real estate broker\, author\, and historic rehabilitation strategist whose mission is to support owners and their teams on projects that bring their homes into the 21st century while honoring the character that makes them unique. Years of experience and relationships underpin her success in matching people with properties\, skilled trades\, historic tax credits and other resources to plan and perform elevated rehabilitation projects. \nThis event is free\, but seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.We suggest a donation of $15 to support the Sunday Salon Series and the work of the Ulster County Historical Society. You can contribute online when you RSVP or donate at the event itself via cash\, check\, or credit card. \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat\nThank you for supporting local history and community programming!
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/so-you-own-an-old-house-now-what-with-kate-wood-of-worth-preserving/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Salon Series
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