Whales were always part of Hudson River life (they were spotted at Albany in 1647), and whaling was a major industry in New York, especially on the Hudson River, for over 60 years. It helped to shape the region’s economy and culture, and it left a lasting legacy. Today, there are several historical markers and museums in the Hudson Valley that commemorate the region’s whaling past and the Great Seal of the City of Hudson still includes a whale. [Read more…] about Hudson River Whaling Industry History
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Albany’s Peter Gansevoort, “The Hero of Stanwix”
Peter Gansevoort Jr. was born into the Dutch aristocracy of Albany to Harman Gansevoort (1712–1801) and Magdalena Douw (1718–1796). His younger brother Leonard Gansevoort, was politically active, serving in the state assembly and senate, as well as the Continental Congress. [Read more…] about Albany’s Peter Gansevoort, “The Hero of Stanwix”
Hudson’s Robert Jenkins House Restoration Presentation
An open house and architect’s presentation of the plans for repair and conservation to the Historic Robert Jenkins House in Hudson, NY, will be held on Sunday, August 6, from 1 pm until 4 pm, with the presentation at 2 pm. Project architect Marilyn Kaplan of Preservation Architecture in Albany will provide a detailed description of the project. [Read more…] about Hudson’s Robert Jenkins House Restoration Presentation
1811 Robert Jenkins House Open House Set for July 1st
The Historic Robert Jenkins House at 113 Warren Street in Hudson, NY holds another tour day on Saturday, July 1, 11 am-2 pm. The 1811 house, built for the prominent and influential community figure, is on the National Register of Historic Places as Nationally Significant. [Read more…] about 1811 Robert Jenkins House Open House Set for July 1st
When History Is Wrong: The Albany County ‘Dietz Massacre’
During the Revolutionary War the little community of Beaver Dam (sometimes spelled Beaverdam) in what is now Berne, Albany County, NY saw little action.
The British and their Indigenous allies repeatedly attacked the communities in the Schoharie Valley to the west however, despite the presence of a large militia and three forts to protect the people of Schoharie. [Read more…] about When History Is Wrong: The Albany County ‘Dietz Massacre’
America 250 Patriots Marker Dedicated at Fort Ti
Commemorations for the 250th anniversary of the American War for Independence are underway at Fort Ticonderoga. The museum has started developing plans and exploring partnerships at the state and national levels to mark this historic anniversary.
Through exhibits, events, publications, and programs, Fort Ticonderoga seeks to increase access and awareness and expand educational impact related to the monumental history of the complex struggle to achieve independence. [Read more…] about America 250 Patriots Marker Dedicated at Fort Ti
Crown Point Donation Attempts To Correct Historical Record
While touring the museum at Crown Point State Historic Site in May, a group of members of the Daughters of the American Revolution from New York’s mid-Hudson Valley visited historic Crown Point on Lake Champlain.
They came to see the point from which Hudson Valley troops, commanded by Generals Richard Montgomery and Philip Schuyler, departed to invade British Canada, and found an opportunity to serve history by funding a bronze marker at the starting point of the so-called Knox Artillery Trail, but not at Ticonderoga – at Crown Point. [Read more…] about Crown Point Donation Attempts To Correct Historical Record