Recovering Women’s Stories from Dutchess County’s Ancient Documents (virtual)
Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum takes us through the extraordinary insights and lessons relating to women in our county in the 18th century. Register here!
Dutchess County in 1870 (virtual)
A photographic tour of Dutchess County as it enters the Second Industrial Revolution See Dutchess County as it was 150 years ago from the collection of photographs of local historian David Turner. The years after the Civil War saw a dramatic shift in life, not just in the United States as a whole, but also …
Lecture: “Caroline Clowes: How Poughkeepsie, the City of Schools, Nurtured an Artist” (in person)
Locust Grove 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY“Drawn to Nature: The Sketches and Studies of Caroline Clowes.” by Caroline Culp; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art History at Vassar College. Register here!
Mesier Homestead Open House & Market (in person)
Mesier Homestead 2 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NYStop in to see the beautifully decorated downstairs rooms of the 1741 Mesier Homestead, complete with candlelight, greenery, ribbons and bows. Self-guided. A docent will be available to welcome you and answer your questions about the Homestead. Free admission. Mesier Homestead, 2 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NY, USA
Celebrating Black History Month (virtual)
Dutchess County Government is sponsoring a free virtual presentation by the Dutchess County Historical Society on Thursday, Feb. 23rd, at 7 p.m. to celebrate Black History Month and discuss a new project that celebrates the achievements and legacy of African Americans for our local community. Since the 1990s, groups of dedicated historians and community activists have worked …