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Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Planned August 26-27

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The Green-Wood Historic Fund is commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a weekend of events on Saturday and Sunday, August 26-27, 2017.

Fought on August 27, 1776 across Brooklyn, including land that is now part of Green-Wood Cemetery, it was the first battle of the American Revolution to be waged after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In terms of the total number of British and American troops poised and ready to fight, this was the largest battle of the Revolution. [Read more…] about Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Planned August 26-27

NYS Public Historians Conference in Poughkeepsie This Fall

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aphnys logoThe Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) 2017 Annual Meeting will take place from October 31 to November 2 at the Poughkeepsie Hotel & Conference Center.

The conference is expected to draw about 150 attendees from across the state.

The registration form and hotel registration for the Fall 2017 APHNYS Conference are now available. [Read more…] about NYS Public Historians Conference in Poughkeepsie This Fall

County and Borough Historians’ Institute Planned

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A County and Borough Historians’ Institute will be held August 25th, 2017 from 9 am to 5 pm at the New York State Museum Huxley Theater, located at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany.

The County and Borough Historians’ Institute is a free learning opportunity for County and Borough Historians hosted by the Office of Cultural Education and facilitated by the New York State Historian, the Association of Public Historians of New York State and the Government Appointed Historians of Western New York. [Read more…] about County and Borough Historians’ Institute Planned

Military History Event at Schuyler Flatts This Weekend

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Time Line of World HistoryThe City of Watervliet Historical Society will host a “Time Line of World History” at the Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20, from 10 am to 4 pm Rt.

This family friendly event will have re-enactors of various wars including Union and Confederate Civil War units. There will be strong representation of U.S. Civil War re-enactors, as well as 20th Century German and Italian units, Roman Empire Vikings, and more. There will be displays of military uniforms, customs, drills, and weapons. [Read more…] about Military History Event at Schuyler Flatts This Weekend

Bennington Battle Day: Free Admission To VT Historic Sites

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mount independence historic siteAugust 16 is a Vermont State Holiday commemorating Bennington Battle Day and the victory over the British on August 16, 1777.

To celebrate this Revolutionary War victory, admission is free on August 16th to the Bennington Battle Monument, Chimney Point (Addison), Mount Independence (Orwell), President Calvin Coolidge (Plymouth), and Justin Morrill (Strafford) Vermont State Historic Sites.

For further information, visit the Vermont State-owned Historic Sites website.

Photo: Mount Independence Historic Site, courtesy Vermont.gov.

Saratoga Race Course Historian Lecture, Reception

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the spa book coverThe Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will host an event honoring the history and future of the Saratoga Race Course on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue.

Following a reception in the Sculpture Gallery, Paul Roberts, an internationally-renowned expert on race courses, will give a presentation and sign copies of the second edition of The Spa: Saratoga’s Legendary Race Course beginning at 7 pm. The book highlights the history of the oldest sports venue in the United States. [Read more…] about Saratoga Race Course Historian Lecture, Reception

A Visit To Marilla Civil War Days in Erie County

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Marilla Civil War DaysOn July 29 & 30, Marilla, New York (in Erie County) held its 14th Annual Civil War Days at Marilla Town Park.

The weekend was packed full of activities, including a ladies period tea party, artillery demonstrations, candlelight tours, a period dance and church service, and of course battle reenactments. At Sutlers Row, vendors sold Civil War memorabilia, flags, books, and uniforms.

Each year has something a little different to offer. Previously, the event featured barn burnings, ground charges, and falling trees and buildings. Saturday’s reenactment was more conventional. [Read more…] about A Visit To Marilla Civil War Days in Erie County

Fort Ticonderoga AmRev Seminar Weekend Set For Sept

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seminar on american revolutionFort Ticonderoga has announced the Fourteenth Annual Seminar on the American Revolution September 22-24, 2017.

This weekend seminar focuses on the military, political, and social history of the American War for Independence.

The Seminar takes place in the Mars Education Center and is open to the public; pre-registration is required. [Read more…] about Fort Ticonderoga AmRev Seminar Weekend Set For Sept

Hudson Heritage Conference Proposals Sought

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ghhn annual conferenceThe Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) Annual Conference will be held at Bard College/Montgomery Place in Annandale-on-Hudson on Tuesday, October 10.

The 2017 Annual Conference will feature break-out sessions, office hours with grant funding organizations,tours of Montgomery Place, a large group art activity, breakfast, networking luncheon, full-day exhibit hall, the Awards for Excellence ceremony, and more. [Read more…] about Hudson Heritage Conference Proposals Sought

Popular Deaf Storyteller Performing at Schoharie Crossing

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Peter Cook Internationally known deaf performance artist Peter Cook will be at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site on Sunday, August 13 at 6 pm.

His performance entitled, “A Feast for Your Eyes: ASL Storytelling” will take place outdoors in front of the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center, or indoors in case of rain. The event is free.

Peter Cook is an artist whose work incorporates American Sign Language, pantomime, storytelling, acting and movement. He performs with his entire body using sign language as an interpreter translates into English. [Read more…] about Popular Deaf Storyteller Performing at Schoharie Crossing