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Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Saturday, August 31, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join site staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, August 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Sunday, August 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join site staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, August 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Friday, August 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, August 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Sunday, July 28, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join staff for a one-hour conversation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring sturdy footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free, Reservations required.
Registration: Required