Historical Society of Shawangunk & Gardiner
2014 Fall Programs and Society Information
All meetings will be held in the Town Hall Community Room at 14 Central Ave, Wallkill, NY
Free to all - Light Refreshments Served
Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 7 PM
* Commemorating The Centennial of WWI
* Francesco Cordaro will present a DVD of WWI planes filmed at Rhinebeck Aerodrome
* In Memoriam - "A tribute to William “Pappy” Kobelt who was inducted into the International Air Show Hall of Fame in Los Vegas on December 5, 2013
* Many Pictures and memorabilia will be
displayed
Saturday September 13, 2014 at 9 AM - 1 PM
* Basket Weaving Workshop at the Shawangunk Town Hall
* Instruction and making of your own basket
to take home
* For information and registration call Freda
Fenn
845-895-3986845-895-3986
Hurry to register: Only 5 participants left
Bannerman Island Castle
*The history of Bannerman Island will be presented by the Bannerman Castle Trust
* History reveals a connection of Bannerman Island to the American Revolution in attempted defense of the Highlands against the British fleet in 1777
* By chance while canoeing on the Hudson, David Bannerman noted the island. The Bannermans purchased it from the Taft family in 1900 as a safe storage site. Mr. Bannerman began construction on a simulated Scottish castle and simple residence in 1901.
* Preservation of the Bannerman Castle
* Remembering the First Moon Landing by Apollo on July 20,1969
* Presentation by Lou Cariola of NewPaltz
and his critical part in putting the first man on the moon
Saturday November 29, 2014 at 2-4 PM
Holiday Tea - Historical Society of Shawangunk & Gardiner
 | Location: Shawangunk Town Hall Community Room at 14 Central Ave in the Hamlet of Wallkill |
| Fee: $15 |
| Specialty Teas, Refreshments |
| Musical Entertainment |
| Door Prizes, Raffle & 50-50 |
| For Reservations and
Information Contact: Carolyn Crowell 845-895-3933 Freda Fenn 845-895-3986 |
Pot Luck Meeting at The Historic DuBois House at 75 Wallkill Avenue
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Bring a dish to share. Snacks, Desserts, Finger-food, Wine etc. |
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Wine & Cheese and refreshments |
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Dedication of School House Room |
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Tours of the 1769 House built by Andries DuBois |
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Display of Selected collections of historic items |
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Membership drive—bring
a friend that might be interested in joining
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50—50 Drawing |