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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting with Program: Three Friends from Kingston – Dillon\, McEntee and Tubby
DESCRIPTION:Our 2:00 pm Annual Meeting is open to UCHS Members only.  \nThe 3:00 pm program\, with speaker\, Sanford Levy\, is open to the public. Mr. Levy be speaking about three old friends from Kingston\, NY\, whose artwork he has studied and enjoyed over the years: Julia McEntee Dillon\, Jervis McEntee and Joseph Tubby. These “friends” were all born in the Mid -19th Century in the Rondout area of Kingston\, and their families were active members of the community. Different aspects of the Rondout landscape and views are depicted in much of their artwork. He will be discussing their artistic development in the world of late 19th and early 20th Century art.  \nRefreshments and light food will be served.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/annual-meeting-with-program-three-friends-from-kingston-dillon-mcentee-and-tubby/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
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SUMMARY:Capturing a Sense of Place
DESCRIPTION:Behind every artifact there is a human story that is essential for an accurate interpretation of its significance.  Diaries\, family correspondence\, newspaper accounts\, and previous historical research on an artifact’s period and place of origin help historians to understand the context behind its purpose and impact. The recent popularity of memoir adds yet another highly personal source of information to the mix.  Join us for a conversation and workshop with author and local historian\, Bruce Whistance\, about the value of memoir in building a more nuanced view of our moment in time for the historical record.  \nAbout the speaker:\nBruce Whistance has lived in Ulster County since 1954 in the towns of Hurley\, Ulster\, and Rosendale and has a Master of Science in Computer Science from Union College.  He has had a diverse employment background including jobs as a farm worker\, filling station attendant\, restaurant waiter\, factory worker\, teaching assistant\, electronic engineer\, and IBM programming manager.  Working with the family antiques business he developed a keen sense of history and has served on the Historic Preservation Commission in the Town of Hurley.  He has partnered with his wife Gail in creating exhibitions at the Hurley Heritage Society Museum.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/capturing-a-sense-of-place/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy and Genogram Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner historian in our genealogy research workshop! UCHS Administrator\, Cheyenne Cutter\, will begin by advising research methods to uncover your family’s history. Gain valuable tips on using online resources\, census records\, and historical documents. Then we will discover how to dive deeper into your family history with Courtney Edwards by exploring genograms. Learn to create visual representations of your family tree\, incorporating symbols to uncover hereditary patterns\, significant events\, and relationships. Perfect for both beginners eager to embark on their genealogical journey and seasoned veterans interested in exploring new genealogical avenues\, this workshop equips you to not only trace your ancestry but also gain insights into family dynamics. \nCheyenne Cutter Courtney Edwards
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/genealogy-and-genogram-workshop/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20240811T143615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T143615Z
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SUMMARY:Preservation Pays: Historic Tax Credits with Marissa Marvelli
DESCRIPTION:Marissa Marvelli is an independent historic preservation consultant based in Ulster County. In addition to conducting a wide range of cultural resource surveys and drafting National Register nominations\, Marissa is frequently hired to consult on historic rehabilitation tax credit projects. In this talk\, she will cover the financial benefits of listing significant individual properties and historic districts in the National Register of Historic Places. Listing unlocks tax credit and grant programs for historic homeowners\, commercial developers\, non-profits\, and local governments.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/preservation-pays-historic-tax-credits-with-marissa-marvelli/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20240707T201443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T201550Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Vintage Baseball Game
DESCRIPTION:An old-time baseball game is old-time community fun. Step back in time and see how base ball was played 150 years ago when two local teams\, the Kingston Guards and the Saugerties Vintage Base Ball Club\, step up to the plate. Root for your home team or simply join in the fun. Vintage uniforms\, 1800s rules (no gloves)\, and old-fashioned thrills for the whole family! Bring your own chairs or blanket. Suitable for all ages\, with wheelchair access. Admission is free.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/3rd-annual-vintage-baseball-game/
LOCATION:Marbletown Town Park\, 350 Tongore Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20240707T200733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T201010Z
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SUMMARY:"In Defiance - Runaways from Slavery in New York's Hudson River Valley 1735 - 1831" - Author Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Runaway ads were the first published slavery narratives—told by masters. In recent decades scholars have learned to read them closely for individuals’ stories as well as to aggregate them for the purposes of social history. In Defiance does both. Co-author and New Paltz Town Historian\, Susan Stessin-Cohn\, will discuss the research that went into writing the book and some of the stories that unfolded.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/in-defiance-runaways-from-slavery-in-new-yorks-hudson-river-valley-1735-1831-author-book-talk/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20240630T153630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T154115Z
UID:1436-1720270800-1720274400@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:WWII Female Air Force Service Pilots
DESCRIPTION:Over 1\,000 women flew military aircraft in WWII as Women Air Force Service Pilots\, or WASP. Author Margaret DiBenedetto is the daughter of WASP\, Ruth Franckling Reynolds. Ruth grew up delivering milk to the residents of Woodstock and earned her pilot license in Kingston\, becoming the first female commercial pilot in Ulster County. During her time as a WASP\, Ruth ferried almost every type of WWII transport and combat aircraft from manufacturing plants to air bases around the country. By incorporating past aviation history with present-day\, strong\, female role models\, DiBenedetto wrote her novel\, Silver Dollar Girls\, with the hope of educating a wider\, younger audience about the WASP and their role in WWII. Come experience the WASP program through the eyes of a pilot’s daughter.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/wwii-female-air-force-service-pilots/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T200000
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CREATED:20240505T172606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T185146Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Mystery at the Starlight Ballroom
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELED. Please check back incase we reschedule for later in the year.\nA Fundraiser to Die For!\nWelcome to our popular 1940’s weekly radio show featuring music and comedy. As you dine\, you’ll uncover a web of mystery lurking behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed and then a body falls. Come and experience the best in fine dining and live music while you immerse yourself in a thrilling night of intrigue at the Starlight Ballroom.  \nLite food\, beverages\, and dessert will be served. Costumes encouraged but not required. Costume and whodunit contest with entertainment provided by Murder Cafe.  \nReservations and payment can be made by using the link below. Please note: an Eventbrite service fee will apply. If you prefer\, you may reserve tickets by emailing us at uchsdirector@gmail.com and promptly mailing a check\, made out to UCHS\, to 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY 12401. \n$60 per person. Limited tickets available. Please make reservations by June 17.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/mystery-at-the-starlight-ballroom/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20240529T235820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T235820Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening of a new exhibition of artwork\, artifacts\, memorabilia\, photographs\, wood block prints and encaustics by printmaker and family historian Beverly Bennett. In the Shadow of Mohonk: A Collection of the Yeaple Family Art and Heirlooms tells the story of the long history of the Yeaple family in Ulster County\, of which Bennett is an 8th generation member. The exhibition not only pays homage to the Yeaple’s historical presence in the area\, but also encourages us to look more carefully at our own ancestry and to consider our role in preserving the past.  \nIn addition to Bennett’s exhibition\, UCHS will also feature Gifts to the Society\, a display of some of the more unique\, curious and puzzling objects in the society’s collection. This show will offer visitors an encounter with never-before displayed artifacts and the opportunity to participate in solving some of the mysteries that surround them.  \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/2024-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20240421T154834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T155127Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce the return of our popular trivia contest in 2024. Come with your team of 6 or less\, or join others when you arrive. The event will be held just down the road at the High Falls Café. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling the High Falls Cafe at 845-687-2699.  Light food will be provided. Beverages may be purchased.  \nUCHS is grateful to Buffy and Brian Gribbon\, owners of the High Falls Café\, for their generosity.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/trivia-sunday/
LOCATION:High Falls Cafe\, 2842 US-209\,\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20231010T174122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T174122Z
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SUMMARY:UCHS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At this members-only meeting\, the Board of Trustees will present an overview of the 2023 season and share plans for 2024. In addition\, members will have another opportunity to view our exhibition “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story” before we close for the season the following day. Light food and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/uchs-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20230525T131747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T132032Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Our Water for the City | April Beisaw\, Archaeologist at Vassar College
DESCRIPTION:As part of our exhibition\, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story\,” April Biesaw discusses her new book\, Taking Our Water for the City: The Archaeology of New York City’s Watershed Communities. April’s work explores the impacts on historical communities around the watershed through archaeological excavation carried out by teams of Vassar students.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/taking-our-water-for-the-city-april-beisaw-archaeologist-at-vassar-collegeas-part-of-our-exhibition-leaving-bishop-falls-an-ashokan-story-april-biesaw-discusses-her-new-book-t/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20230525T131323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T131900Z
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SUMMARY:Kinship Stories Art Workshop | Kate McGloughlin
DESCRIPTION:As part of the exhibition\, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story\,” artist Kate McGloughlin leads a hands-on workshop using mixed media to explore and express family stories in hopes of arriving at a place of reconciliation with the past. For adults and older teens. Materials provided.\n$30\, $15 for members. Reservations required.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/kinship-stories-art-workshop-kate-mcgloughlin/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20230525T131008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T131605Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion | Share Your Family Stories
DESCRIPTION:As part of the exhibition\, “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story\,” we invite you to discover deeper meaning behind the stories your family passed down to you. We’ll talk about family history and how it shapes our lives. Whether you are an amateur genealogist\, a teller of old tales or someone searching for connection between the fragmentary stories of your family\, this event is for you. Share\, listen and be inspired. Free with UCHS admission of $15 / $10 for seniors or students\, or UCHS Membership.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/roundtable-discussion-share-your-family-stories/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20230525T130116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T130626Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist | Kate McGloughlin
DESCRIPTION:Kate McGloughlin’s evocative Ashokan Reservoir landscapes\, and the family history of forced migration embedded in them\, are the subject of the exhibition “Leaving Bishop Falls: An Ashokan Story.” Kate shares her family’s history of loss and her passion for capturing Ashokan landscapes expressing her ancestors’ stories.\nFree with UCHS admission of $15 / $10 for seniors or students\, or UCHS Membership.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/meet-the-artist-kate-mcgloughlin/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20230525T132453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T132453Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball Game
DESCRIPTION:An old-time baseball game is old-time community fun. Step back in time and see how base ball was played 150 years ago when two local teams\, the Kingston Guards and the Saugerties Vintage Base Ball Club\, step up to the plate. Root for your home team or simply join in the fun. Vintage uniforms\, 1800s rules (no gloves)\, and old-fashioned thrills for the whole family! Food & beverages will be available. Bring your own chairs or blanket. Suitable for all ages\, with wheelchair access. Admission is free.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/vintage-base-ball-game-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20220726T204321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T155950Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball Game
DESCRIPTION:Step Up to the Plate and Take a Swing \nAn old-time baseball game is old-time community fun. Step back in time and see how base ball was played 150 years ago when the Binghamton Crickets take on the Kingston Guards. Vintage uniforms\, 1800s rules (no gloves)\, and old-fashioned thrills for the whole family! Food and beverages will be available. Suitable for all ages\, with wheelchair access. \nTo be held at Marbletown Park\, 350 Tongore Road\, Kingston\nRain date: Sunday\, September 11 @ 2pm \nAdmission is Free \nMajor support provided by Ulster Savings Bank
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/vintage-base-ball-game/
LOCATION:Marbletown Town Park\, 350 Tongore Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20220703T183606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T183606Z
UID:1183-1659880800-1659886200@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:ELVERHOJ: THE ARTS AND CRAFTS COLONY AT MILTON-ON-HUDSON
DESCRIPTION:Co-authors William B. Rhoads and Leslie Melvin present their new publication Elverhoj: the Arts and Crafts Colony at Milton-on-Hudson.   \nBooks will be available for purchase at this event. \nElverhoj (Danish for “hill of the fairies\,” pronounced “El-ver-hoy”) was an Arts and Crafts colony established in Milton on the picturesque west shore of the Hudson River in 1912 by Danish American artists and craftsmen\, led by Anders Andersen. Little known today\, the colony achieved a national reputation before World War I\, earning a gold medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. That same year a favorable write-up in Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman magazine with photos of the rustic studios added to the colony’s growing fame. Elverhoj was especially regarded for its jewelry and metalwork\, but the works of painter-craftsman James Scott and etcher Ralph Pearson added to its renown\, as did a fruitful connection with Vassar College\, strengthened by the efforts of colony members Bessie and Henrietta Scott\, sisters talented in textile arts. \nAs part of the William Morris–inspired Arts and Crafts movement\, Elverhoj experienced a decline in the 1920s\, partially offset by the opening of a theatre with links to Broadway and the addition of a Moorish-style dining terrace. Still\, the Depression dealt a fatal blow\, despite Andersen’s enlisting the help of Eleanor Roosevelt. The property was acquired in 1935\, by followers of the charismatic Black leader Father Divine\, becoming one of his most popular “heavens.” Andersen\, always the colony’s central figure\, died in obscurity in 1944. Many of the items related to Elverhoj in the UCHS exhibition stem from an archive kept by Andersen. \nUCHS Members are free to attend\, non-members $15 \nPrinted items made by Elverhoj artists
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/elverhoj-the-arts-and-crafts-colony-at-milton-on-hudson/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20220703T181911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T181911Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson Valley Base Ball with Matthew Silverman
DESCRIPTION:Longtime baseball author and Ulster County Historical Society trustee Matthew Silverman will discuss baseball and ballplayers from the Hudson Valley who reached the big leagues. He will also discuss nearby Cooperstown’s role in creating an idyllic image of baseball\, its history\, and its lore. \nMatthew Silverman\, author of 15 books\, mostly on baseball\, has lived in High Falls since 2000. He also helped put together numerous encyclopedias on major league baseball and professional football. he is also author of the novel\, Out of a Dog’s Mouth under the name McNally Berry. \nUCHS Members free\, non-members $15
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/hudson-valley-base-ball-with-matthew-silverman/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20220525T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T182529Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Byrdcliffe Art Colony with Henry T. Ford
DESCRIPTION:Whitehead House at Byrdcliffe \n \nHenry T Ford\, Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Board Historian\, and Director Emeritus\, will present a talk on the historic Byrdcliffe Art Colony. Mr. Ford will give a Powerpoint presentation discussing the social and creative impact of the Arts & Crafts Colony\, founded by Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead and his wife Jane Byrd McCall\, Bolton Brown\, and Hervey White\, in 1902. \nEnglishman Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead (1854-1929)\, founder of Byrdcliffe\, came under the influence of art critique John Ruskin (1819-1900) while attending Oxford University.  Ruskin exposed him to the concept of an “ideal community\,” where useful and well made products could be created by artists to bring beauty to everyday life. Whitehead moved to America in 1892 and there met Jane Byrd McCall (1858-1955)\, who would become his wife. While working at Jane Addams’ Hull House\, a center for social reform in Chicago\, they befriended Hervey White (1866-1944)\, who was looking to begin an artist’s community. Bolton Brown (1864-1936)\, founder of the arts department at Stanford University in California\, and a painter\, became acquainted with the two men. In 1902 they hired him to return to his native state of New York to search for a suitable site to establish an art colony. While climbing to the top of Overlook Mountain in northern Ulster County\, Brown became enchanted with the natural scenery of the valley below him\, which included the hamlet of Woodstock. \nWhitehead approved and purchased 1\,200 acres of land for an art colony that he would call “Byrdcliffe” (combining parts of his name with those of his wife’s). The construction of buildings to be used as artist residences and studios began shortly thereafter. Workshops for furniture-making\, metalwork\, pottery\, and weaving\, along with a photography studio\, were all included in the building scheme. The idea was that the colony would sustain itself through the sale of hand-made furniture while creating an environment that would inspire resident artists. Sadly\, furniture production proved unsuccessful because Whitehead insisted upon a hand-made product that rejected the use of machinery\, making the pieces too expensive. Instead\, the colony turned to ceramics and other decorative arts as a means to support itself. Today\, Woodstock village continues to be a mecca for artists. Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild\, WAA & Museum and Maverick Concerts\, Inc.\, still exist at their original sites. \nReservations suggested \nMembers of UCHS free \nGeneral Public $15
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/the-history-of-byrdcliffe-art-colony-with-henry-t-ford/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
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SUMMARY:Murder at the Speakeasy\, May 13 & 14\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Murder Café cast of characters \n\nIt’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 body will fall but it doesn’t look like the Charleston did it.\n\nWe are pleased to offer 2 evenings for this popular fundraiser this year. Come join in the fun dressed in 1920’s costume! Light food\, wine and dessert will be served\, plus samples of spirits from Coopersea Distilling. Limited tickets available.\nPlease reserve by Friday\, May 6th. \n USD
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/murder-at-the-speakeasy/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210925T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T160110Z
UID:1047-1634482800-1634482800@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:What Really Happened at the the Burning of Kingston with Guest Speaker Phil Ryan
DESCRIPTION:The UCHS Members annual business meeting begins at 2:30. All members are invited to this for election of officers and new board members. \n3pm\, Special guest Phil Ryan will begin his talk on the burning of Kingston. Following will be light refreshments and discussion with friends and members. \nAnyone interested in Ulster County history knows that Kingston was burned to the ground in October 1777. Today we hold periodic historical re-enactments\, but questions persist. Where was New York State’s first Governor\, George Clinton\, when Kingston was burned? Why was Kingston burned? How was it possible for the the State’s first capital to be left totally undefended? Where was the Ulster Militia? What happened to Kingston’s residents? The speaker will address these questions and the many dramatic events of October 16\, 1777. \n \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. \nFee is $10 for non-members\, members are free.\nPlease RSVP via email to UCHSDirector@gmail.com or by phone 845 377-1040
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/what-really-happened-at-the-the-burning-of-kingston-with-guest-speaker-phil-ryan/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210822T193322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T185416Z
UID:1025-1634378400-1634400000@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Coiled Pine Needle Basketry with Instructor Katie Grove
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nJoin 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. \nWorkshop participants will work with longleaf pine needles to create a beautiful and classic basket coiled basket using an ancient technique found all over the world. Bundles of material are sewn together in a spiral pattern to build the basket. In this project we will use a wooden round as the basket center and begin with a line stitch and soon progress to learn a variety of other stitches\, including V stitch\, wheat stitch\, and core wrapping. Depending on the colors of waxed linen or embroidery floss you choose\, the overall pattern and look of your basket will be totally unique. Overall size is approximately 4-5″ diameter and 2″-3″ tall. This workshop is great for beginners as well as those who have coiled with other materials and want to learn stitch patterns and advance their skills. The process requires some dexterity and finger strength. \nStudents should bring scissors\, a mask if you desire and lunch. Weather permitting\,  we will hold the class outdoors. \n 
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/coiled-pine-needle-basketry-with-instructor-katie-grove/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210711T184752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T184753Z
UID:959-1631959200-1632067200@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Elemendorph Handspinners Demonstration Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Saturday\, Sept. 18 begins the competition between 5 individuals (a weaver\, a plyer\, and 3 spinners).  The wool used for the weaving will be in lock form requiring carding\, spinning and plying.  The yarn produced will then be woven into a shawl which will measure at least 18 inches by 72 inches.  In a full-fledged competition this would be accomplished in 3-4 hours and be judged for the evenness of the spinning\, the complexity of the pattern wove\, the use of color\, and the evenness the weaving. \nOn Sunday\, Sept. 19 there will be a demonstration in the art of spinning with a wheel and with a drop spindle.  A drop spindle has been used almost since the beginning of time.  It is still in use today in many countries throughout the world.  Its advantages include low cost to begin this type of spinning as well as it’s portability. \nThe Elmendorph Handspinners Guild was established in the late 1980s. The guild usually meets on a monthly basis at the Elmendorph Inn in Red Hook\, NY. For additional information contact us at elemendorph@optonline.net.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/elemendorph-handspinners-demonstration-weekend/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210814T184409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T015157Z
UID:1010-1631440800-1631455200@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Antiques Appraisal Day
DESCRIPTION: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? \nNow\, 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 of Jenkinstown Antiques\, Charlie Kavanagh of Schneider’s Jewelers\, Jean Papin\, and Bill Merchant\, four local specialists\, who will examine paintings\, vintage tools\, furniture\, decorative objects\, jewelry\, and ephemera for you and offer a fair estimate of their current value. Larger items are welcome but may also be shown in photographs. \nThe cost per item is $10\, or 3 items for $25\, with a limit of 3 items per person\, unless availability permits otherwise. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Bevier House with all of your treasures.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/antiques-appraisal-day/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210615T205307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T172202Z
UID:920-1629484200-1629491400@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Murder at the Bevier House
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThis 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. \n\n  \n\nAn Evening of History and Mystery\n\nThe year is 1890 and you’re invited to a Gilded Age party hosted by Louis and Catherine Bevier at their historic residence in Marbletown\, a site the Bevier family has called home for over 200 years. You’ll mingle with the Bevier’s friends and notable guests including local industrialist Thomas Cornell\, artist Julia Dillion and law professor Percy Longfellow. You’ll be fussed over by Horace\, Louis’s a loyal butler and Charlene\, Catherine’s fortune-hunting maid. Katherine Kerry\, a reporter for the Rondout Daily Freeman\, is on the scene and she observes much more than glitz and gaiety after one of the guests is murdered. Everyone has a motive and as the clues develop and plot thickens you’ll be asked to guess whodunit and why. Guess correctly and you will be eligible to win a prize. \n\nLight food and refreshments will be served. Limited tickets available.\nReservations required by Friday\, August 13th. 
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/murder-at-the-bevier-house/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210527T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T172754Z
UID:872-1626512400-1626624000@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Dyeing with Natural Dyes with Debbie MacCrea & Carol Wood
DESCRIPTION:This program covers two days and classes can be taken together or singularly. \nJuly 17 & 18 Saturday and Sunday\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day \nFee $95 per day includes all materials or both days at discount – $150 \nParticipants need to bring rubber gloves\, note taking materials\, box lunch & snacks\, and face mask. \n  \nDay 1\, July 17\, Saturday – Spectrum of Colors from Natural Dyes \nNatural dyes on yarn\, fabric\, or fleece may be used in a wide variety of fiber arts\, from weaving\, knitting\, crocheting\, needlepoint or embroidery to historical reenactment costuming and more. Participants in this day-long workshop will learn about the natural dye process\, wool-handling\, basic color theory\, and safety considerations. They will gain hands-on experience with the processes of dyeing on wool and silk with natural materials\, a range of color possibilities (achieved through the use of mordants\, assists\, single- and multi-color dyestuffs\, including cochineal\, indigo\, and others)\, and how to record their dyeing results for further exploration. Each student will take home samples of approximately 20 colors from 3-5 dye pots\, complete instructions/recipes\, a reference list and list of suppliers. \nDay 2\, July 18\, Sunday – Natural Dyeing to the Next Level with Surface Design \nParticipants will gain experience with surface design techniques on fabric and/or yarn using natural dyes\, color remover\, thickening agents\, and resists. This workshop is for dyers with some experience (or participants from the day before) will include top dyeing\, discharge\, printing and painting\, and shibori and related resist dyeing – with colors from 3-5 dye pots. Each student will take home samples of fabrics and yarns (from Sunday’s lessons)\, complete instructions/recipes\, a reference list\, and list of suppliers. \nThe Instructors: Debbie MacCrea & Carol Wood have over three decades of active dyeing experience\, longer still as passionate gardeners and growers of flowers\, herbs\, vegetables\, and dye plants. \nWith a lifelong career in sewing and garment patterning\, Debbie’s life is tied up in textiles. She has been Costume Shop Supervisor at Alfred University’s Division of Performing Arts for 23 years\, teaching costume-related classes there for over ten years. \nCarol has been a fiber artist for most of her adult life and has been teaching dyeing\, knitting\, weaving\, and designing for more than fifteen years. Educated in studio art (bachelor’s degree in metalsmithing)\, she has been interested in natural dyes since high school and many of her projects have incorporated hand-dyed yarns\, fleece or fabric. \nDebbie and Carol have taught dye workshops together since 1994 at the NY Sheep & Wool Festival\, John C. Campbell Folk School\, Finger Lakes Fiber Festival\, Mid Atlantic Fiber Association\, and for guilds and other groups. \n USD\n 
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/dyeing-with-natural-dyes-with-debbie-maccrea-carol-wood/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210515T184836Z
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UID:858-1623495600-1623504600@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Weaving presented by The Circle Creative Collective
DESCRIPTION: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 and preserving traditional crafts and skills. You can read more about the organization on their website\, https://www.circlecreativecollective.org/ \nIn this course\, you will learn the basics of weaving beginning with how to warp a loom\, do basic weaving stitches and knots\, and how to create textural elements to set your piece apart. Together we will be working on a simple loom designed by the Circle Collective that will be yours keep. The custom-made laser-cut Loom Weaving Kit is perfect to make your choice of bracelet\, pendant\, choker or small tapestry anytime\, anywhere. Made from sturdy wood\, each set comes complete with 3 varied size looms\, a needle\, 4 threads in varied compatible colors\, and one set of metal end clasps. \nWe hope to inspire you by giving a clear understanding of the ancient craft of weaving while connecting with others in a friendly and welcoming circle. \nThis class will be in person at the Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY 12484. We will follow COVID guidelines using masks and distancing and hope to hold the event outdoors. Should the weather be uncooperative we do have room to space adequately inside. The class is limited to 12 participants. \nReservations are requested by June 5th.  Ticket price includes instruction + loom kit which is yours to keep. \nIntro to WeavingQuantity:Name:Price:Description:0123456789101112Non-Member75.00 USD0123456789101112UCHS Member65.00 USDConfirmation will by email\n 
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/introduction-to-weaving-presented-by-the-circle-creative-collective/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20210417T183545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210418T225126Z
UID:832-1621072800-1621078200@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Cut Flower Garden Class & Plant Kit with Lily Bruder-Zal of Vanishing Point Farm
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAt this program\, participants will receive a case of annual and perennial seedlings selected specifically for their qualities as cut flowers\, with an eye toward subtle colors and season long blooms. Each kit includes 36\, 2” pots which Lily has already begun for you. Plants include poppies\, cosmos\, delphiniums\, zinnias\, and much more! The kit provides enough plantings suitable for a 6 x 8′ garden bed or integrating into a pre-existing sunny garden. \nAdditionally\, there will be a one hour class detailing the process of planting and maintaining your garden\, as well as harvesting flowers for continuous blooms. Lily will also cover flower conditioning for maximum vase life\, as well as drying flowers for everlasting arrangements. \nReservations are required by May 8th. Space is limited. \n USD\n  \n 
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/cut-flower-garden-class-plant-kit-with-lily-bruder-zal-of-vanishing-point-farm/
LOCATION:Ulster County Historical Society\, 2682 State Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135243
CREATED:20190529T130814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T130814Z
UID:699-1564326000-1564333200@ulstercountyhs.org
SUMMARY:Ulster County: Center of Gravity During the American Revolution with Philip Ryan
DESCRIPTION: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 to occupy the county\, an event that might have doomed the cause of liberty. \n  \nA lifelong public relations counselor\, Phil Ryan is a 29-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.
URL:https://ulstercountyhs.org/event/ulster-county-center-of-gravity-during-the-american-revolution-with-philip-ryan/
LOCATION:Bevier House Museum\, 2682 Route 209\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
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