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Settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s, Kingston was one of the first three Dutch settlements in New York State along with Albany and New York City. During the Revolutionary War in 1777, Kingston was named the first capital of New York. The City and surrounding area boast a wide array of historic sites and museums ranging from the Dutch era, through the Rev War, to the industrial revolution, and beyond. Enjoy your journey through time at the locations below
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“Songs of the Irish Brigade” at the Matthewis Persen House Museum
/in Articles, Featured, History, News /byVeterans in a New Field to Perform Civil War Songs at Matthewis Persen House The Ulster County Civil War Roundtable will present a concert by Veterans in a New Field on Saturday, June 10 at 2:00 PM at the Matthewis Persen House in Kingston. The event is free and open to the public. Veterans in […]
“Living History” presented by Theatre on the Road at the Matthewis Persen House Museum
/in Featured, History, Newsatomic /byUlster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to welcome Theatre on the Road to the Matthewis Persen House on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for the first of several Living History programs this season. The house is located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the historic intersection of John and Crown Streets. […]
Theatre on the Road presents DRACULA, the original Broadway version in the Widow Jane Mine
/in Featured, History, News, Newsatomic /byTheatre on the Road, a traveling company based in Rosendale, New York, will produce and stage Dracula at the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale on Friday, September 30th at 7 pm and Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd at 3 pm. Written by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, has been described by Newsweek […]