Gateway
to the Hudson River Valley
Volume 2 March 1, 2003 
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information on our Institute as we as archived announcements, articles,
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The First Electronic Hudson
River Valley Newsletter
Our first newsletter featured
stories on the 225th Anniversary of the founding of West Point as well
as New York State’s Alliance Day 2003 commemoration of the Franco-American
Treaty of 1778.
The United States
Military Academy's celebration of West Point's 225th
The Hudson River Valley Institute’s
own Dr. James M. Johnson has had his article on the celebration published
on the Military Academy’s alumnae site, also featuring HRVI intern
Kristin Miller’s excellent photographs of the day’s events.
Gallery
The Hudson River Valley Institute
Photo Gallery brings to life Hudson River Valley events that we have sponsored
or participated in. We currently offer selections from Patriots’
Weekend 2002, and the 2002 “Burning of Kingston” celebration.
Events
This Month
Photowork
'03
History
of Mining in the Lower Hudson River Valley
Schenectady
Symphony Orchestra
FDR
Museum: Book Talk : Robin Gerber
Civil
War Soldier's Exhibit
18th
Century Van Schaick Family and Hudson River Valley Furnishings
Upcoming
Events
April 12, 2003
Seminar - The City at the Heart of the American Revolution
Historic Event :Loyalists: The Forgotten Patriots 1766-1784
Activities :Dr. Barnet Schecter, historian, author of
The Battle for New York.
Time :10:00am
Fee :Lecture Admission - FREE; Luncheon with speaker $25/person
Venue :Lecture - Boscobel Mansion, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
: Luncheon - Thompson Room, Carriage House
Contact :(845) 265-3638, ext. 110 to reserve a place info@boscobel.org
Website : http://www.boscobel.org/
April 26, 2003
Loyalists: The Forgotten Patriots 1766-1784
Activities :Mr. Christopher Moore, author of The Loyalists - Revolution,
Exile, Settlement.
Time :10:00am
Fee :Lecture Admission - FREE; Luncheon with speaker $25/person
Venue :Lecture - Boscobel Mansion, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
: Luncheon - Thompson Room, Carriage House
Contact :(845) 265-3638, ext. 110 to reserve a place info@boscobel.org
Website : http://www.boscobel.org/
May 2nd-4th 2003
Chaining the Hudson
An event is being planned for 2-4 May 2003 at West Point and Constitution
Island to salute the technological achievement of forging the Great Chain
and floating it across the river for the first time on 30 April 1778.
Participants at Constitution Island will also join symbolically in the
feu de joie at Valley Forge in commemoration of the 225th anniversary
of Congress’ debate and ratification of the Treaty
of Amity and Commerce of 1778. To follow the events of the 225th Anniversary
of the American Revolution in New York, see http://www.hudsonrivervalley.org,
and to learn more about Constitution Island see www.constitutionisland.org.
May 3rd-4th 2003
Feu De Joie at Valley Forge
Valley Forge Historical Park (PA) will hold a "Grand Military Formation"
(with hundreds of re-enactors) similar to celebrate the signing of the
treaties of alliance with France.
See www.valleyforge.org/VF-PatCalendar03.asp
This Month's Featured Website
Independence
and Its Enemies in New York
This Web site is based upon the exhibition “Independence
and its Enemies in New York,” which ran at The New-York Historical
Society from June 19- September 19, 2001.
This Month's Featured Historic site
Boscobel Restoration
A Great House on the East bank of the Hudson River between
Garrison and Cold Spring, across from West Point. This Federal Era (1808)
country house is a house museum for high-style New York furniture and
decorative arts. Their collection of Duncan Phyfe is notable. In 1956
Boscobel was saved from destruction, moved north from Montrose to its
present location and furnished to the tastes of a Loyalist nouveau country
gentleman of the early 19th century. The grounds include a superb rose
garden, a woodland trail and glorious views of the Hudson.
Open from April first to December thirty-first, everyday
except Tuesday. Escorted tours by knowledgeable docents. The usual orientation
and restroom amenities plus a gift shop featuring books on the Hudson
River Valley. Picnics encouraged. Admission $11.00. Ample parking. Host
of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in the summer.
See Boscobel Restoration’s website www.boscobel.org
for directions and details.
This Month's Featured Historic Town
of the Hudson River Valley
Cold
Spring
87 Main Street
Cold Spring, NY 10516
Telephone: (845) 265-3611
At the heart of the Hudson Highlands lies a small town
where the Hudson River cuts through the Appalachian Mountain Range. This
quiet river town called Cold Spring is home to more than 340 historic
buildings, bridges and roads that are all landmarks listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. This small town is a perfect combination
of history, dining and atmosphere, exactly the mix that provides guaranteed
enjoyment for any visitor. Constitution Island, Boscobel Restoration,
and Cold Spring are all located in the Town
of Philipstown.
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