Putnam History Museum

New Exhibit on the American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands

May 18, 2025 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Putnam History Museum’s latest exhibition, “The American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands: Part One,” brings the contested Hudson Valley region to life during the American Revolution.

Artifacts, historical documents and reproductions will help visitors explore local stories that helped shape the founding of the United States and offers a fresh perspective on how the Hudson Highlands played a critical role in America’s fight for independence. [Read more…] about New Exhibit on the American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands

Juniper: A Curated History of Gin & Educated Tasting

April 25, 2025 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Putnam History Museum in Cold Spring, NY, is inviting the public to an evening of beverage history on Friday, April 26, with “Juniper: A Curated History of Gin & Educated Tasting.” This unique event combines a spirited exploration of gin’s storied past with a lively tasting experience. [Read more…] about Juniper: A Curated History of Gin & Educated Tasting

Putnam History Museum Appoints New Executive Director

April 9, 2025 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Putnam History Museum Board of Trustees has announced Kevin Price will be the new Executive Director of the Putnam History Museum in Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY.

Price succeeds Interim Executive Director Kara Mattsen, PHM Education and Public Programming Manager, who assumed the role in November of last year following the departure of Cassie Ward. [Read more…] about Putnam History Museum Appoints New Executive Director

A Putnam County Mining, Iron Industry History Hike

May 7, 2024 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

On Saturday, May 18th the Putnam History Museum will host a guided history hike through Fahnestock State Park, exploring the mining and iron industry of Putnam County. For centuries, hundreds of workers mined for high-quality iron within the well-known Reading Prong, which stretches from Reading, Pennsylvania, through the Highlands, to Connecticut. [Read more…] about A Putnam County Mining, Iron Industry History Hike

Putnam History Museum Call for Artists: Revolutionary War Women

April 21, 2024 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Putnam History Museum, with grant support from the Putnam Arts Council and in collaboration with the Southeast Museum, invites artists to contribute to a new exhibition titled “Revolutionary Visions: Women of the Hudson Highlands during the American Revolution.” [Read more…] about Putnam History Museum Call for Artists: Revolutionary War Women

West Point Foundry: Pioneer of Steam Engines and Artillery

March 22, 2024 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The West Point Foundry was a major American iron-working and machine shop site at Foundry Cove in Cold Spring, in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, NY, which operated from 1818 to about 1911. [Read more…] about West Point Foundry: Pioneer of Steam Engines and Artillery

$100K Awarded To Museum Educators

October 31, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Pomeroy Fund for NYS History has awarded 20 history-related organizations across New York State $5,000 each during its fifth grant round to bring back or hire museum educators. [Read more…] about $100K Awarded To Museum Educators

Putnam History Museum Acquires Hudson River Postcard Collection

March 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Hudson 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

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