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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Local History at The Hudson River Maritime Museum

Local History at The Hudson River Maritime Museum

  The Hudson River Maritime Museum is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of the Hudson River and educating the public about…

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Preserve and Learn! The Rosendale Library

Preserve and Learn! The Rosendale Library

The Rosendale Library, like all other libraries, has the mission to make reading materials, knowledge, and learning tools accessible all in a recreational and leisurely…

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Hooks, Ladders, and Churches, Oh My!

Hooks, Ladders, and Churches, Oh My!

A story that I’ve been developing is one of the relationship between the minstrel shows hosted by the Hook & Ladders Company in New Paltz…

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Legacy of the National Infantry Museum

Legacy of the National Infantry Museum

“The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center opened in 2009 with one guiding mission: to honor the legacy and valor of the U.S. Army Infantryman.”1…

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