Programs 2013

Wednesday: March 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm  Shawangunk Town Hall

The Barberie Patent 1709 

PowerPoint Presentation by Matthew Thorenz of the Wallkill Public Library
He will be show how the Patent came into being by discussing:
The political factionalism that existed in New York in the late 17th century
The Glorious Revolution in England and its affects on the government of New York
The demand for military stores to help aid Britain in fighting "The War for Spanish Succession", or Queen Anne's War.

Wednesday: April 3, 2013  at 7:00 pm   Shawangunk Town Hall

History of DuBois Land and House in Wallkill  1759 - 2000

Land Patents of Shawangunk

Land purchased by Andries DuBois - 300 acres

Maps from 1775, 1780 & 1790 showing houses, roads and bridges

Banks Bridge that crossed the Wallkill

Dendrochronology of DuBois House (age of Wooden Beams)

Owners of the DuBois House and land

Historical Society of Shawangunk and Gardiner plans for the house

Presentation by Harold Van Aken of the Historical Society of Shawangunk and Gardiner

For Tickets contact Freda Fenn - 845-895-3986

"Wicked Ulster County"

Presented by Adam Schenkman - A teacher at the John G. Borden School

Picnic on the lawn of the DuBois House

Fall Programs

Wednesday: September 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Care and Preservation of Archival Documents:

· Gertrude Hutchinson (RN MA MSIS) from the Terwilliger
Association will talk on collections and how to preserve and display them.

· She is an archivist and nurse historian of the Foundation of NYS Nurses

September 28, 2013  9AM  to 4PM

Borden Day:

· Meet at the John G Borden middle school for the bus to the Borden Farm

· Buses will leave at  9, 10, 11 AM & 1 & 2 PM

· Buses will return from the Borden Farm to the Middle School at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 & 2:30 & 3:45 PM

· Tickets Adult $5, Children under 12 are free

· Display at the Gail Borden Office—Alex Hoyt

· Talk on the History of Borden Farm by Rodney Thompson

· Self-guided tour of the Borden mansion and grounds

· Displays in the Long Barn

· Wagon Rides by Richard Hoyt. $5 adults and children under 12 free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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· Borden Day Brunch/Lunch can be purchased at the Wallkill Reformed Church from 10AM to 2PM 
45 Bridge Street in Wallkill

*    DuBois House will be open from noon to 1 PM

Wednesday: October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm

The VIN FIZ—First Coast to Coast Flight in 1911

· The beginning of aviation

· DVD presentation narrated by Ed and Linden Dubin

· Display of related items

Wednesday: November 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Historical Society of Shawangunk & Gardiner- the meeting will be held at 7 PM at the Shawangunk Town Hall Community Room at 14 Central Ave, Wallkill,

Memories and Mementos of WWII

Stories and presentation By Freda Fenn, Gil McCord & George Lowe

Bring your own memories and mementos to share

Open to the public. No charge to attend. Refreshments served.
Visit the Historical Society website at http://WallkillHistory.com for more information.

Harold Van Aken

845-895-3321

mail@hvanaken.com

TEA: Saturday: November 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

· TEA CANCELLED

Wednesday: December 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Wine, Cheese and Dessert at the DuBois House:

Located at 75 Wallkill Avenue, Wallkill

· Bring your favorite Hors d’oeuvres or dessert

· Music of past eras

· Bring your favorite records

· Wine and place settings will be provided