June 7 – November 1, 2026
Local Color: Paintings, Prints, and Portraits from the Ulster County Historical Society
For over 166 years, the Ulster County Historical Society has been gathering the stories — and the art — of this remarkable place. This season, we open the vault. Local Color brings together paintings, prints, and portraits from the UCHS permanent collection, some rarely publicly displayed, offering an intimate look at Ulster County through the eyes of the artists who knew it best. Among the highlights: Francesco Anelli’s luminous 1841 portrait of the three Hasbrouck children — Louis, Remsen, and Julia — a window into one of Ulster County’s most storied families.
From sweeping Hudson Valley landscapes to intimate local portraits, from legend-rich scenes to quiet depictions of everyday life, these works reveal a county observed, imagined, and deeply loved. As the oldest county historical society in New York State, we’ve spent decades stewarding this visual heritage — and now we invite you to see it.
Curiosities from our Collection
Curiosities from our Collection is our rotating monthly mini-exhibit. Each installation offers new insights into the occupations, consumer goods, social movements, education, and entertainment that shaped the lives of Ulster County residents.
Gifts to the Society
From delicately carved scrimshaw to Dr. Marriot’s mysterious sea medicine chest to intricately decorated magic lantern slides, Gifts to the Society brings new attention and interpretation to a fascinating assortment of unique, curious, and puzzling objects and stories collected over the last 166 years.
As a visitor, you’re invited to participate in solving some of the questions that still surround our treasures.
New donations and discoveries are regularly added to this evolving exhibition.
Museum hours: Sun 12pm – 4pm
Suggested Donation: $10 Adults, $20 Families
Free to UCHS Members