Senate House State Historic Site’s annual 18th Century Autumnfest event will be held from 11 am until 4 pm on Sunday, October 1st in Kingston, NY. Visitors can try their hand at candle dipping and apple pressing or see demonstrations of 18th century activities like hearth-side cooking and meat smoking. [Read more…] about 18th Century Autumnfest Planned for Senate House in Kingston
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Kingston Senate House’s 18th Century Growing Season Event Saturday
The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, NY, has announced a free, hands-on program on the 18th Century Growing Season, set for Saturday, May 20th. The site will host various presenters demonstrating crafts that would have been seen in the 18th century around this time of year. [Read more…] about Kingston Senate House’s 18th Century Growing Season Event Saturday
Kingston’s Senate House 2023 Season Events
Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, NY, the 18th century home of the VanGaasbeek family and the first meeting place of the New York State Senate, has announced its special event calendar for the 2023 season. [Read more…] about Kingston’s Senate House 2023 Season Events
Senate House Museum Selected For Collections Care Program
Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, Ulster County, NY, is one of 56 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. [Read more…] about Senate House Museum Selected For Collections Care Program
Autumnfest at Senate House in Kingston
The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, NY will host their annual 18th Century Autumnfest event, featuring some common 18th century activities that would help to prepare for winter for the colder months, set for Saturday, October 15th.
Maple Sugaring, 18th Century Style
The Senate House State Historic Site will host their annual “Sugaring Off” event on Saturday, April 2nd. The day will feature demonstrations of boiling maple sap down to syrup, hewing a log into a trough, and hearth-side cooking. [Read more…] about Maple Sugaring, 18th Century Style
Senate House Historic Site Unveils New Orientation Room
Senate House State Historic Site has unveiled a new display in the orientation room of the historic Senate House in Kingston, NY.
Visitors can experience the new display on a guided tour of the 18th century home of Abraham VanGaasbeek and the meeting place of the first New York State Senate in the midst of the American Revolution. [Read more…] about Senate House Historic Site Unveils New Orientation Room
Senate House Announces Position Vacancies
The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston has announced they are seeking to fill two position vacancies, including one for a Seasonal Laborer to assist with grounds maintenance, and a Historic Site Interpreter to work in the site’s museum. [Read more…] about Senate House Announces Position Vacancies
Senate House Historic Site Sets Reopening Date
Senate House State Historic Site is set to re-open for tours and museum visitors for the 2021 season on Thursday, April 15th. The site will be open Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays, 1 pm ro 5 pm through October 31st. [Read more…] about Senate House Historic Site Sets Reopening Date
Senate House Announces Limited Re-Opening
Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston has reopened its facilities for tours and museum visitors with health and social distancing guidelines to protect visitors and staff.
The Site’s buildings had been closed to the public since March due to health and safety concerns related to the ongoing pandemic. [Read more…] about Senate House Announces Limited Re-Opening