Event Details “No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened about his own neck.” – Frederick Douglass Legendary abolitionist and social reformer Frederick Douglass visited Poughkeepsie in 1858. This extraordinary man was the great-great-grandfather of Kevin Douglass Greene, who we are honored …

This summer, the Beatrix Farrand Garden Association is launching a new free youth program called: The Rhythm of Nature A creative, garden-based series blending African drumming, mindfulness, movement, and environmental learning. Program Dates: Saturdays | July 12, July 26, August 2, August 23 Times: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Rain or Shine Includes lunch …

The City of Poughkeepsie issued a Proclamation that August 2nd of 2021 will be Frederick Douglass Day. To continue promoting Douglass’ work, Celebrating the African Spirit hosts an annual Frederick Douglass Day event at College Hill Park to educate and encourage his abolitionist spirit through music, food, and uplifting community.

Hudson Valley Caribbean festival, Jerk + costume contest, music from The Big Takeover, and more! It’s going to be a night full of rhythm, soul, and nonstop good energy—you don’t want to miss it!  

Celebrate and share Oaxaca’s culture, dance, music and flavors. Join us at this gathering full of tradition, joy and community. We are waiting for you to enjoy an unforgettable day together! A free, family-friendly event, full of culture, taste and traditions. Rain or shine. Alcohol is not allowed. Come with your family and friends to …

Come celebrate National Night Out with an evening full of fun activities! Free to attend and participate. Family entertainment, Petting Zoo, Bouncy House, Free books, Food, Touch-a-Truck, Emergency vehicles, and Vendors!!

Brooklyn Museum curator Stephanie Sparling Williams shares insights into the process of creating Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art, a highly innovative reimagining of how contemporary audiences experience historic American art. This program is presented as part of an ongoing Loeb initiative, generously supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art, to reinterpret and …

In between, on Wednesday August 6, the Town Board will meet to set public hearings on some zoning enforcement and take next steps toward possible acquisition of IBM’s North 100 property (stay tuned for more details soon).  We’re also voting on a major engineering study for the Joint Water Plant that the Town co-owns with the …