Learn more about the friends of the library and how you can join. Hidden history of the lower hudson valley books you may like. The british government circulated the golden book which was written by reverend kockerthal, throughout the palatinate. From book signings to the latest publications, rare books, and books on local history, hudson valley bookstores can help you find it. The archives contains documents of historical significance to hudson valley community college, including its formation, development, and current and former administrations, faculty, and students. Roper, the worlds of the seventeenthcentury hudson valley suny press, 2014 provides an indepth introduction to the issues involved in the expansion of european interests. A record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a nation. New york became the empire state because of the the hudson valley and the erie canal which connected ny, economically speaking, to the heartland of the us. Gravina will talk about the history of the brewing industry in the hudson valley and include its close connection with the mohawk valley, including the erie canal and grain production in the valley and as well as other interesting personalities and events. But for centuries, this was the main highway between the big apple and the capital, and many exciting events occurred along its path in the lower hudson valley. More than 18 years in the making, this extensively researched book is a comprehensive history of the early hudson valley. February 7 the albany institute of history and art, 6 p. Hudson valley to make pitch and tar from the pine trees for the british navy.
The vikings cove bookstore is located on the first floor of the siek campus center. Vernon benjamin completes his history of the hudson river valley by jeremiah horrigan august 18, 2016 comments closed vernon benjamin will discuss and give readings from his new book, the history of the hudson river valley. Many hardtofind books on hudson valley history and lore are there and some are at special discounts. The abandoned mansion is off the beaten path, seemingly stuck in a time when the hudson valley was a sleepy backwater. The hudson valley has a long agricultural history, as it was settled with agriculture being its main industry. An 1899 sanborn map uses mansion house, kingston, as a reference. A new book with essays by prominent scholars takes a fresh look at the history of the hudson valley during the seventeenth century. Dedicated to discovering the rich history of orange county, ny and the lower hudson valley.
Hudson valley history hikers is a unique meet up group that focuses on exploring the wealth of historical places located within the valley s woodlands and elsewhere. Everything you know is a lie and half your brain is shut off and youve been sqared and most people wont see whats hiding in. Pyramids of new york, illinois, and iowa, probably canada as well. Runaways from slavery in new yorks hudson river valley, 17351831, has just been released and should be available in bookstores this week. The museums collectionsof books, manuscripts, examples of the fine and. The perfect new book for hudson valley history buffs. Vernon benjamin completes his history of the hudson river. Vernon benjamin completes his history of the hudson river valley. The history of the hudson river valley, first published in two authoritative and handsome volumes, is now available as a deluxe boxed set to create the complete portrait of this fascinating and culturally important region. Genealogical and family history of southern new york and the hudson river valley. Shop instore or online for a wide selection of new, used and rental textbooks. When henry hudson sailed the half moon upriver in 1609, he was the first in a long list of remarkable people presidents, inventors and industrialists, military and religious leaders, activists, artists, and authors who shaped the history of the hudson valley and the united states.
In these two expansive volumes, vernon benjamin follows the valley as it transforms into the birthplace of art, literature, innovation, and revolutionary fervor. More battles were fought in upstate ny during the revolution than anywhere else and the americans hung. Albanybased author provides facts, essays about the hudson valley. Hudson valley historic sites hudson valley historic. New book explores the history of the hudson valley the. Vernon benjamin has lectured on the history of the hudson valley at marist college and bard college since 2003. My focus is on pre1850 history, but depending on the topic i venture into later events as well. Cream of the crop by alice clayton, nuts by alice clayton, buns by alice clayton, the catskill witch and other tales of t. Photography policy upon entering any of our historic sites or attending any of our special events, you grant historic hudson valley and its employees, agents, and assigns the right to photograph you and your dependents for use in historic hudson valley print, electronic, and digital media and publications. The passage is from page one of the history of the hudson river valley. The first contest for north america, 16891697 by michael g. He holds a masters in literature from long island university and a bachelors in sociology from siena college.
The erie canal put the empire in empire state, reducing the cost of shipping. The hardcover of the the history of the hudson river valley. This online version is part of the schenectady digital history archive, the local history and genealogy web site of the schenectady county public library, affiliated with the nygenweb, usgenweb and american history and. Lewis historical publishing company, 19 hudson river valley n. I am mostly devoted to the history of medicine, but also like the relics and places i often find throughout the valley. From wilderness to the civil warby saugerties writer vernon benjamin. The hudsonriver valley is a beautiful place with a remarkable history with the dutch, english and americans vying for control together with the iroquois.
A record of the achievements of her people in the making of a. This book traces the course of the river through four centuries, recounting the stories of explorers and traders, artists and writers, entrepreneurs and industrialists, ecologists and preservationiststhose who have been shaped by the river as well as those who have. Designated as a national heritage area, the valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture, and a burgeoning food and farmers market scene. Apr 5, 20 events unique to the hudson valley and definitive of its dutch heritage and multiethnic history. Historic hudson valley is a notforprofit educational and historic preservation organization headquartered in tarrytown, new york. New book by local historians tracks slavery in the hudson. Flowing through a valley of sublime scenery, the hudson river uniquely connects americas past with its present and future. The friends of the hudson library is a nonprofit volunteer organization committed to supporting the library in all of its endeavors. Photo book unveils life, history of hudson river state.
Vernon benjamin will discuss and give readings from his new book, the history of the hudson river valley. A record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a nation, volume 3 genealogical and family history of southern new york and the hudson river valley. New york became the empire state because of the the hudson valley and the erie canal which connected. Dec 26, 2018 these books about the hudson river valley celebrate the areas history, architecture, landscape, and culture. The hudson valley extends 150 miles above the tip of manhattan north to albany. This book is not flawless, but is truly enjoyable, full of events and people i didnt know even after having read many books about the hudson valley in my seventy. More battles were fought in upstate ny during the revolution than anywhere else and the americans hung on despite the perfidy of benedict arnold. New book explores the history of the hudson valley new. A riveting history full of memorable characters and events, and supported by extensive primary source material, king williams war. With luck, in a year or two life will be back to normal and the memories of what it was like will begin to fade. This book traces the course of the river through four centuries, recounting the stories of explorers and traders, artists and writers, entrepreneurs and industrialists, ecologists and preservationiststhose who have been shaped by the river as well as those who have helped shape it. Hoare describes the work as a major book for our region not only as a resource for other researchers and students of the subject, but also for general readers who have an interest in new york state history in general and. His book is a onestop shop for hudson valley history.
The world hasnt seen a pandemic like this one in 100 years. He will also be signing copies of his book upper hudson valley beer. At the vikings cove bookstore, youll find embossed hudson valley community college clothing and collectibles such as sweatshirts, jackets, tshirts, shorts and hats. At marist, i learned that the hudson valley is a region of new york with its own distinct history, art, architecture, and literature. Vanished hamlets, mines, ruined estates, cemeteries, homesteads, farms, forgotten woodland. The point, as it is known, is sequestered at the end of a winding road in a forested section of millsnorrie state park, located in staatsburg. The hudson valley is also not the authors debut book. The purpose of the archives is to identify, collect, maintain and facilitate access to items which document the history and development of hudson. Historic hudson valleys library is a nonbrowsing facility open to the public by appointment. Dutchess county is going one step further and soliciting residents to fill. More than four centuries of history live on in significant sites and museums open to the public, from the. Around the 1700s, tenant farming was highly practiced. Todays travelers between new york city and albany are more familiar with the thruway than with the old albany post road.
The hudson river valley national heritage area in cooperation with the new york state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation have launched the discovering dutch heritage event series to help visitors explore all of the dutch culture offerings along the corridor. This book is a great example of historical research. Hudson valley bookstores offer their friends a personal touch that you cant find in the bulk stores. Saugerties benjamin unveils book on hudson valley history. The hudson river valley represents a major concentration of dutch related history and resources that are a vital part. Laramie is the first book length treatment of a war that proved crucial to the future of north america. The organization runs tours and events at five historic properties in westchester county, in the lower hudson river valley. The dutch philipse family of sleepy hollow engaged in piracy, and tales of such misdeeds from the region inspired washington irving to write some of his most beloved stories. With more than 10 years of experience writing about history at hudson valley magazine, its no surprise that david levines new book, the hudson valley. There is nothing like reading about a place from a 300 year old. Historic hudson valley s library is a nonbrowsing facility open to the public by appointment. He delves into the history of the region, though not in a dry and dusty manner. Hudson mohawk genealogical and family memoirs is a fourvolume set covering nine counties in the hudson valley mohawk valley capital district area of upstate new york. I have lived in the valley since the mid 50s and was astounded by what little i knew.
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