Our region of the Hudson Valley is rich in history. From the early Dutch settlers to the American Revolution to the Gilded Age, The Hudson Valley has played an important role in the shaping of the United States.
Today, there are many historic assets in our area that are accessible to the public. These assets offer a unique opportunity to learn about the region’s past and to appreciate its cultural heritage.
Here are just a few of the many historic assets in Ulster County:
- Museums: Ulster County has a number of excellent museums that tell the story of the region’s history. Some of the most popular museums include the Senate House State Historic Site, the Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and The New York Trolley Museum.
- Historic districts and sites: Kingston Stockade District, Hurley’s Historic District, Huguenot Street in New Paltz
- Historic buildings and sites: Old Dutch Church, Rondout Light House, Perrine’s Bridge, The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, Fred J. Johnston House Museum
We encourage you to explore the many historic assets in Ulster County. With so much to see and do, there is something for everyone to learn about the region’s rich past.
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7th Annual Sojourner Truth Life Walk
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Clearwater Winter Open Boats
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Batter Up! The History of Baseball in Kingston and Ulster County
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Hurley Heritage Society Museum Hosts Opening Reception for New Exhibit
/in Featured, History, News /byStep Back in Time: Explore Historic Reher’s Bakery!
/in Featured, History, News /byGet ready to journey into Kingston’s past! Starting April 19th, the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History is kicking off a new season of fascinating historic tours through their preserved early 20th-century bakery. For nearly a century, the Reher family, Jewish immigrants, ran this very spot, serving up deliciousness to the working-class, immigrant community […]
New Executive Director at The Reher Center: Kira Manso Brown
/in Featured, History, News /byThe Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History has recently announced Kira Manso Brown as its new Executive Director. In this role, Manso Brown will lead the organization in preserving and interpreting its historic bakery site in Kingston, while driving the strategic vision for the Reher Center’s programs, partnerships, and community engagement. “I am honored […]