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Putnam County

From New York To Albany By Hudson River Sloop In 1800

October 30, 2022 by Guest Contributor 2 Comments

The Hudson at Tappan Zee by Francis SilvaThe following travelogue, taken from “Visit to the Falls of Niagara in 1800,” was originally published in London in 1826 by John Maude. It was transcribed by Hudson River Maritime Museum volunteer researcher George A. Thompson and additionally edited and annotated by John Warren. [Read more…] about From New York To Albany By Hudson River Sloop In 1800

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Albany, Albany County, Catskill, Columbia County, Dutchess County, Greene County, Hudson, Hudson River, Maritime History, New York City, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County, Transportation History, Ulster County, Westchester County

Lower Hudson Valley State Lands Management Comments Sought

October 29, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

East of Hudson mapThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the draft East of Hudson Unit Management Plan for public comment. The plan guides the future uses and management of nearly 6,700 acres of DEC-managed lower Hudson Valley state lands in the towns of Amenia, Beekman, Carmel, Cortlandt, Dover, Kent, LaGrange, Milan, Pawling, Philipstown, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Putnam Valley, Stanford, and Union Vale in Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester Counties. [Read more…] about Lower Hudson Valley State Lands Management Comments Sought

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Amenia, Beekman, Big Buck Multiple Use Area, California Hill State Forest, Carmel, Cortlandt, Croton Gorge Unique Area, Croton River, DEC, Depot Hill Multiple Use Area, Dover, Dutchess County, Kent, Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area, LaGrange, Milan, Montrose Point State Forest, Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area, Pawling, Philipstown, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Putnam County, Putnam Valley, Roeliff Jansen Kill Multiple Use Area, Salt Hill State Forest, Stanford, Stissing Multiple Use Area, Taconic Herford Multiple Use Area, Union Vale, Wassaic Multiple Use Area, West Mountain State Forest, Westchester County, White Pond Multiple Use Area, Wildlife

NY’s Frank Myers Of The 54th Massachusetts: Correcting The Historical Record

October 23, 2022 by Ellen Cassidy 1 Comment

FO Myers Milltown Cemetery 10.2022 by E Cassidy In the Milltown Rural Cemetery located in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County, NY, there is a small, well-weathered military headstone that offers a faint hint to a story of courage and glory.

There lies a hero from the Civil War, a Black veteran, who didn’t live long enough for post-war decoration or celebration, and one who has regularly been misreported in history books, until now. [Read more…] about NY’s Frank Myers Of The 54th Massachusetts: Correcting The Historical Record

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Black History, Cemeteries, Civil War, Massachusetts, Military History, Putnam County, Southeast, US Colored Troops

$1.4M For Hudson River Estuary Community Projects

October 22, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Students catch fish with seine nets at 'Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor' event in AlbanyNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced grants totaling more than $1.4 million for 23 projects to help communities along the Hudson River Estuary improve water quality and enhance environmental education and stewardship.

The announcement coincides with the 20th Annual ‘Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor,’ where 5,000 student scientists are gathering along the Hudson River and New York Harbor to collect data on the Hudson’s fish and invertebrates, track the river’s tides and currents, and examine water chemistry and quality. [Read more…] about $1.4M For Hudson River Estuary Community Projects

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Bronx County, clean water, Columbis University, CUNY, DEC, Dutchess County, Fisheries, Hudson River, Hudson River Estuary Program, Hudson River Park, Hudson River Watershed Alliance, Hudson Riverkeeper, nature, New York City, New York Harbor, Newburgh, Orange County, Ossining, Oysters, Pace University, Putnam County, Randall's Island, Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, Richmond County, Rockland County, Sarah Lawrence College, Saugerties, Stanford, Staten Island, The Bronx, Ulster County, water quality, Waterfront Alliance, Westchester County, Yonkers

Hudson Valley Segment of Statewide Birding Trail Opens

May 2, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

bird watchers courtesy DECNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the grand opening of the Hudson Valley segment of the New York State Birding Trail to highlight the State’s world-class and wide-ranging birding opportunities.

The Hudson Valley segment includes 39 locations on public lands throughout six counties, providing a variety of quality birding experiences for New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. [Read more…] about Hudson Valley Segment of Statewide Birding Trail Opens

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: birding, birds, Columbia County, DEC, Dutchess County, Hudson Highlands State Park, nature, New York State Birding Trail, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Rockland County, Tivoli Bays WMA, Westchester County, Wildlife

Putnam History Museum Acquires Hudson River Postcard Collection

March 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

In the Highlands of the Hudson postcardHudson Highlands residents Barry and Mary Jean (MJ) Ross have donated their collection of Hudson River postcards to the Putnam History Museum.

The collection is comprised of 240 distinct early 20th century postcards with scenes of the Hudson River Valley – and related views, activities, landmarks, and landscapes – from New York Harbor to the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Putnam History Museum Acquires Hudson River Postcard Collection

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Cold Spring, Hudson Highlands, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, New York Harbor, Philipstown, Photography, Postal Service, Putnam County, Putnam History Museum, railroads, Steamboating, Transportation History

Education Center Updated at Fahnestock State Park

December 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Taconic Outdoor Education CenterThe modernized Taconic Outdoor Education Center at Fahnestock State Park has opened in November after a two-year renovation project. [Read more…] about Education Center Updated at Fahnestock State Park

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Education, Fahnestock State Park, https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/tags/putnam-county/, nature, Putnam County

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth’s ‘Humoresque’ Cavorting at Canajoharie

July 29, 2021 by Bill Orzell Leave a Comment

Humoresque FountainThe Arkell Museum and the Canajoharie Library were created by Bartlett Arkell, the founder and president of the Beech-Nut Packing Company as a gift to that community in 1927.

Arkell collected art work for the facility, much of it having a Mohawk Valley theme, with a zeal which can only be admired. His generous gift remains a very accessible collection to be appreciated by a grateful posterity. [Read more…] about Harriet Whitney Frishmuth’s ‘Humoresque’ Cavorting at Canajoharie

Filed Under: Arts, History, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Arkell Museum, art, Canajoharie, Manhattan, Putnam County, sculpture

Viral Deer Disease Confirmed in Putnam, Orange Counties

September 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Whitetail deer by Dick ThomasThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville and Cold Spring in Putnam County, and near Goshen in Orange County, died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD).

EHD is a viral disease of white-tailed deer that cannot be contracted by humans. [Read more…] about Viral Deer Disease Confirmed in Putnam, Orange Counties

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature Tagged With: DEC, hunting, nature, Orange County, Putnam County, whitetail deer, Wildlife

County Historian’s Roundtable: Lessons from Putnam County

December 31, 2019 by Peter Feinman Leave a Comment

Institute of history archaeology and educationI recently attended the Putnam County Historians’ Roundtable. The meeting was called by the Putnam County Historian’s Office and was held in early December  at the Putnam County Historical Society in Cold Spring.

To read about that meeting and to see if it is applicable to your county, click here.

 

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Advocacy, Conferences, Public History, Putnam County

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