The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in partnership with the Greater Cornwall Quadricentennial Committee and the Cornwall Presbyterian Church presents their Quadricentennial Evening Speakers Series: 1709-1909: Cornwall through History. This lecture will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson (right down the road from Painter’s Tavern.) Join Village Historian, Colette Fulton and the Cornwall town Historian, Janet Dempsey, for a look back in time. Hear about the MacGregorie family and the first settlement in Orange County. Get a feel for Cornwall in the 1800’s when the docks were built and steamboats brought goods and people to the Landing and hotels and boarding houses accommodated those seeking the healthy Storm King Mountain air. Learn about Cornwall’s grand Tricentennial Celebration in 1909. One hour is too short to hear it all, but join these two knowledgeable women for “snapshots” of the past. Read more »
This interpositive is the closest you will ever get to ’seeing’ Lincoln
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A conserved glass-plate image of Abraham Lincoln from 1860 is being presented to the public for the first time — and is not only Lincoln’s personal favorite portrait but it is the closest one will get to “seeing” Lincoln. In honor of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth, a display titled “Lincoln Portrait: Conservation of a National Treasure” will go on view beginning Feb. 1 at George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film. Read more »
Former Presidents’ Birthplaces and Homes Open to VisitorsNEW YORK, January 23, 2009 – As America welcomes a new President, visitors to New York State (www.iloveny.com) can walk in the footsteps of some of the former Empire State residents and natives who have held the country’s highest office. New York State is the birthplace of four U.S. presidents and has served as home to a number of others throughout history. With President’s Day just around the corner, I LOVE NEW YORK offers opportunities to explore the family homes, summer getaways and final resting places of former Commanders in Chief.
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On Sunday, February 8 at 10 a.m., come to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance temporarily open on 20 Kenridge Farm Drive off Route 9W South, Cornwall, to learn how to recognize animal tracks. Join Environmental Educator, Carl Heitmuller, to find out who has been walking in your back yard! Read more »
RIVERHEAD, NY – Visit the East End of Long Island this winter during Winterfest 2009 - JAZZ ON THE VINE, for over 60 FREE jazz concerts at area wineries and over 100 special offers from area businesses from Feb. 14-Mar. 22, 2009. Read more »
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in partnership with the Greater Cornwall Quadricentennial Committee and the Cornwall Presbyterian Church presents the first in their Quadricentennial Evening Speakers Series: 1609 Henry Hudson Explores the Hudson. This lecture will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson (right down the road from Painter’s Tavern.) Read more »
Syracuse, NY — Do you need to learn the latest boating regulations? Have a question about what safety gear is required to take your children boating? Then stop by the new Boating Information Center at the 2009 Central New York Boat Show February 11-15. The Center will be at the main entrance of the Toyota Building at the New York State Fairgrounds. Read more »
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in partnership with the Greater Cornwall Quadricentennial Committee and the Cornwall Presbyterian Church presents their Quadricentennial Evening Speakers Series: 1709-1909: Cornwall through History. This lecture will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson (right down the road from Painter’s Tavern.) Join Village Historian, Colette Fulton and the Cornwall town Historian, Janet Dempsey, for a look back in time. Hear about the MacGregorie family and the first settlement in Orange County. Get a feel for Cornwall in the 1800’s when the docks were built and steamboats brought goods and people to the Landing and hotels and boarding houses accommodated those seeking the healthy Storm King Mountain air. Learn about Cornwall’s grand Tricentennial Celebration in 1909. One hour is too short to hear it all, but join these two knowledgeable women for “snapshots” of the past. Read more »
