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Washington's Headquarters

Cornwall-on-Hudson Historian Colette Fulton Being Honored

January 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Former Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Historian Colette C. Fulton has been named the 2023 Martha Washington Woman of History.

This award is given annually by Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site to a woman who has made a contribution to the history of the Hudson Valley through education, promotion, or preservation. The honor was inspired by Martha Washington, who resided in the Hudson Valley with her husband, General George Washington, during the last days of the Revolutionary War. [Read more…] about Cornwall-on-Hudson Historian Colette Fulton Being Honored

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Cornwall, Cornwall Historical Society, Municipal Historians, Orange County, Washington's Headquarters

Woman of History Award Nominations Sought

August 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

portrait of Martha WashingtonThe Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site is seeking nominations for their annual Martha Washington Woman of History Award.

This award is given to a woman who has distinguished herself in the field of Hudson Valley history. The award is presented at the Site’s annual program, “The General’s Lady,” held in the spring, during Women’s History Month. [Read more…] about Woman of History Award Nominations Sought

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

Newburgh Event Highlights 1782 Badge of Military Merit

July 31, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Badge of Military MeritGeneral George Washington, while headquartered in Newburgh, created the Badge of Military Merit on August 7th, 1782. The Badge, the first award of its kind to honor enlisted personnel, evolved into the Purple Heart, an award given today to military personnel, officers and enlisted, wounded or killed in the defense of our country. [Read more…] about Newburgh Event Highlights 1782 Badge of Military Merit

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

July 4th Celebrations At Washington’s HQ

June 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

July 4th at Washington’s HeadquartersWashington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, New York, the first publicly owned historic site in the nation, opened on July 4th, 1850. The site will celebrate July 4th with a pinwheel making program for children and those young at heart. [Read more…] about July 4th Celebrations At Washington’s HQ

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

After Yorktown: The Path to Newburgh

June 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Washingtons Headquarters State Historic SiteWashington’s Headquarters State Historic Site will host “After Yorktown: Path to Newburgh,” a program looking at the events that occurred after the Battle of Yorktown, set for Saturday, June 18th. [Read more…] about After Yorktown: The Path to Newburgh

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

New George Washington Exhibit at Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh

May 4, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

george washington perspectives on his life and legacy exhibitThe New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission has announced the opening of “George Washington: Perspectives on His Life and Legacy Offers Picture of Revolutionary War General and First President,” a new, nearly completely digital exhibit at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. [Read more…] about New George Washington Exhibit at Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New Exhibits Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

Ulster County Clerk Receives 2022 Martha Washington Woman of History Award

February 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Nina PostupackUlster County Clerk Nina Postupack has been named the 2022 Martha Washington Woman of History. This award is given annually by Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site to a woman who has made a contribution to the history of the Hudson Valley through education, promotion, or preservation.

The honor was inspired by Martha Washington, an outstanding woman in history who resided in the Hudson Valley with her husband, General George Washington, during the last days of the Revolutionary War. [Read more…] about Ulster County Clerk Receives 2022 Martha Washington Woman of History Award

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Ulster County, Washington's Headquarters

Washington’s Headquarters Holidays Schedule

December 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Washington's Headquarters in WinterLooking for something to do and some place to go with your family during the holiday season? Check out Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY.

The site is open by reservation throughout the winter with their regular schedule: Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Visitors can tour Washington’s Headquarters and browse through the Museum. [Read more…] about Washington’s Headquarters Holidays Schedule

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

Military Cannons Program A Free Online Event

October 1, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

cannon firing at Washington's HeadquartersWashington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh will host “The Canon of Cannons,” a virtual event on Saturday, October 9th. [Read more…] about Military Cannons Program A Free Online Event

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

Hudson Valley Woman of History Award Nominations Sought

September 23, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

portrait of Martha WashingtonNominations for the Martha Washington Woman of History Award, given to a woman who has distinguished herself in the field of Hudson Valley history, are currently being sought. The award is presented at Washington’s Headquarters’s annual program,“The General’s Lady,” held in the spring, during Women’s History Month. [Read more…] about Hudson Valley Woman of History Award Nominations Sought

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Washington's Headquarters

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