About Me & Introduction: Jacob Leisler Institute for Early New York History

About Me & Introduction: Jacob Leisler Institute for Early New York History

Hey, my name is James O’Grady, and I’m a senior at SUNY New Paltz, and I am a history major, with a German minor. I’ve…

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The Difficulties of Historical Practice

The Difficulties of Historical Practice

During my time as an intern at Locust Grove, I have been transcribing Annette Young’s diary entries in order to obtain relevant information about the…

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Roelof Josiah Elting: Loyalism in Colonial New Paltz?

Roelof Josiah Elting: Loyalism in Colonial New Paltz?

While interning at Historic Huguenot Street this summer, my project focused on the life of a resident of New Paltz during the American Revolution, Roelof…

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Hudson River Valley Heritage

Hudson River Valley Heritage

I knew how to use a computer when I was five years old as if it was an instinct. I remember jumping from tab to…

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The Hasbroucks of Locust Lawn

The Hasbroucks of Locust Lawn

For my internship this semester, I have the opportunity to work with the New Paltz Town Historian, Susan Stessin-Cohn, on an online exhibit which will…

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Vassar Brothers Medical Center / School of Nursing - History

Vassar Brothers Medical Center / School of Nursing – History

Vassar Brothers Medical Center was founded on June 6th, 1882 by Matthew Vassar Jr. and John Guy Vassar. The hospital was the brainchild of Matthew…

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Hudson River Maritime Museum

Hudson River Maritime Museum

According to the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s official website, the museum was founded in 1980 to “collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret a collection of historical…

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Introduction

Introduction

Hello all! My name is Jade Mitchell, and I am a senior at SUNY New Paltz studying history. My favorite period to explore is the…

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Locust Grove Estate - History and Preservation

Locust Grove Estate – History and Preservation

Locust Grove Estate is located in Poughkeepsie, New York right off of South Road. The 200-acre estate was built by architect A.J. Davis in 1851…

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Introduction / About Me!

Introduction / About Me!

  My name is Noelle Salzarulo, and I am a senior here at SUNY New Paltz. I am a History major with minors in Ancient…

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