Upcoming Events

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Historic Reenactment to commemorate the Burning of Kingston by the British in October of 1777

The historic reenactment to commemorate the Burning of Kingston by the British in October of 1777 during the Revolutionary War will be held from Thursday Oct. 14 - Sunday Oct. 7th. City-wide events are planned. For times and locations call Kingston's Heritage Area Visitor Center or visit the website.

Living History: "Twin Forts Day"

The annual commemoration of the Battle of Forts Montgomery and Clinton will be held on October 9th at Fort Montgomery. The event will feature an 18th century encampment, the battle for North Redoubt, and cannon firings. For information, contact Don Fraser at (845) 786-2701.

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Summit

Congressman Maurice Hinchey will lead a collaborative summit to highlight and bring attention to the region's important historic legacy and develop strategies for promoting this rich heritage to foster economic development. Community leaders, historians, business leaders, elected officials, educators and other interested citizens will come together to identify options and define action steps for future economic growth in a manner that respects the region’s history and its natural and cultural resources. To register, contact Holly Braly at holly@pfidc.org or 202-467-2778 or visit
http://www.publicforuminstitute.org/activities/2004/ny/index.htm.

Hudson River Valley Seminar, October 6, 2004

Professor Mark Morreale, the recipient of the first Thomas W. Casey Fellowship stipend, will inaugurate a new seroies, the Hudson River Valley Seminars, with a discussion of his research into the social consequences of the American Civil War for the people of the Hudson River Valley at 11:30 am on October 6, 2004, in the Henry Hudson Room, Fontaine Hall. You are invited to attend and share ideas and a light lunch. Please send your RSVP to Ms. Jean DeFino at hrvi@marist.edu or call at 575-3052 by October 4.

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Colonel Johnson’s Testimony on the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Dr. James M. Johnson, Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist College, delivered his testimony on September 14, 2004. He spoke before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands of the United States House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2237, The 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemoration Act.

Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army

Kingston was one of New York State’s first capitals and the site of the first meeting of the Senate at the Senate House. The New York legislature approved the state constitution here on April 20, 1777. It is renowned today for the distinct stone houses built by early settlers. This includes the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (Old Dutch) constructed in 1852. This Renaissance Revival style church, ruined by fire from the British invasion in 1777, was repaired and used for another half of a century. Rotary Park, the site where British arrived on Rondout Creek at Kingston (Columbus) Point, still has the same scenic view of the Hudson River as it had when the British landed. Nearby, Kingston Point Beach has a boat launch, playground, volleyball court, and picnic area. Kingston is located at off exit 19 on the New York State Thruway (I-87).