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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
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URL:https://kingstonhappenings.org/events/closing-250th-celebration-the-hu
 dson-river-school-of-art-the-catskills-and-the-american-identity-an-explor
 ation-with-jonathan-palmer/
SUMMARY:Closing 250th celebration: The Hudson River School of Art\, The Cat
 skills\, and the American Identity — an exploration with Jonathan Palmer
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\;\n\nFor the finale of Greene County’s celebrations of 
 the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, County Historian Jonath
 an Palmer will present a talk titled “Canvas and Hemlock: the revolution
 ary dawn of the Catskills.” Mr. Palmer’s talk will focus on the shapin
 g of American identity that took place in the Catskill Mountains in the ye
 ars following the end of the American Revolution. Using the lens of the Hu
 dson River School of Art\, attendees will learn how the establishment of t
 he country’s first distinct artistic tradition occurred hand-in-hand wit
 h the development of the Catskills as an epicenter of industry and leisure
  in the young Republic. The lecture will be followed by a visit to the top
  of Haines Falls — a place captured in Hudson River School paintings —
  and whose locale and namesake bridge reveal the formation of the country 
 and the transformation of its relationship to the natural world.\n\nLocati
 on: 1913 Ulster &amp\; Delaware Train Station\, Mountain Top Historical So
 ciety\, 5132 Rt 23A\, Haines Falls.\n\nTime: 11:00 a.m.\n\nMore info: Free
 \, but space is limited. To Register: contact mthsdirector@mths.org\, or a
 t 518-598-6657
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CATEGORIES:@Featured,Educational classes and lectures,Festivals and major
 community events,History
LOCATION:Mountain Top Historical Society\, 5132 NY-23A\, haines Falls\, NY\
 , 12436\, United States
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