New York State National Parks and COVID-19; New Windsor Cantonment and Washington’s Headquarters

New York State National Parks and COVID-19; New Windsor Cantonment and Washington’s Headquarters

As New York sits on pause until further notice (currently waiting for May 15th before reopening), many historic parks are looking for the best way…

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Public History Practice during COVID-19: Schenectady County Historical Society

Public History Practice during COVID-19: Schenectady County Historical Society

The Schenectady County Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the area surrounding the city of Schenectady and educating the public…

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Internships in the Time of COVID-19: Kingston Almshouse

Internships in the Time of COVID-19: Kingston Almshouse

Thankfully, due to the digital nature of my internship, my work has not been interrupted by COVID-19 and its fallout. I consider myself very lucky…

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Saratoga Battlefield: Upstate New York's local history

Saratoga Battlefield: Upstate New York’s local history

The Saratoga Battlefield was the site of multiple battles during the American Revolution in 1777, which culminated in a decisive American victory on October 17th,…

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Town History in Financial Records

Town History in Financial Records

Those who live in the town of New Paltz are likely familiar with the names of the town’s major founders. Hasbrouck, Deyo, DuBois, Crispell, Lefevre—these…

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Internship Changes Under Quarantine

Internship Changes Under Quarantine

This is a stressful and confusing time, especially for jobs that were not designed to be done off-site. Many people need to adjust and put…

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Interning During a Pandemic

Interning During a Pandemic

  In a time of uncertainty such as this, museums across the country, including the Hudson River Maritime Museum, are in the process of navigating…

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Protecting Our Past With The Historic Preservation Commission

Protecting Our Past With The Historic Preservation Commission

The town of New Paltz is rich with history; one does need to travel far to see buildings as old as the nation’s foundation. The…

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