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The Haverstraw Brick Museum (Podcast)

December 22, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the December 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” host Clare Sheridan interviewed Rachel Whitlow, the acting Executive Director of the Haverstraw Brick Museum and Center for Historic Preservation.

They discussed the Museum’s new innovation series of exhibitions; interesting collaborations with organizations, including the Pratt School of Architecture; and the museum’s goal to engage the community through history, STEAM education, and hands-on living history experiences. [Read more…] about The Haverstraw Brick Museum (Podcast)

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Architecture, Haverstraw, Haverstraw Brick Museum, Hudson River, Industrial History, Labor History, Podcasts, Pratt Institute, Rockland County

Touring Harriet Tubman Statue on Crossroads of Rockland History

April 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the April 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” the topic was the nationally-touring sculpture: Harriet Tubman – Journey to Freedom by Wesley Woffard.

The sculpture will be placed in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park for seven weeks beginning April 20th, 2021. Clare Sheridan’s guest was Virginia “Ginny” Norleet, founder of the Haverstraw African American Connection (HAAC). Ginny spoke about how the HAAC arranged for this sculpture to be in Haverstraw, and the auxiliary programs planned for each Saturday while the sculpture is in Haverstraw. [Read more…] about Touring Harriet Tubman Statue on Crossroads of Rockland History

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Black History, Harriet Tubman, Haverstraw, Podcasts, Rockland County, womens history

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