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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Tours of Historic Reher’s Bakery
Step back to 1959 and tour an immigrant Jewish bakery that served rye, pumpernickel, challah, and its signature bread rolls to Kingston’s Rondout community for [...]
April Mansion Tours
During April, Staatsburgh will be offering house tours Thursdays-Saturdays & select Sundays. Reservations are required and payment is at the door. Please visit www.Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS to find and [...]
Tales of the Titanic: Themed Mansion Tour
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. This 90-minute themed mansion tour, presented [...]
April Mansion Tours
During April, Staatsburgh will be offering house tours Thursdays-Saturdays & select Sundays. Reservations are required and payment is at the door. Please visit www.Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS to find and [...]
“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 […]
Reher Center Hosts Sustainable Fashion Event, Promotes Clothing Donations
/in Featured, History, News /byOn Saturday, August 20, Rondout’s Reher Center will celebrate sustainable fashion with an afternoon of free programming. The latest in a season of exciting community offerings, this event will feature workshops, hands-on activities for families, and access to the popular Sewing in Kingston exhibition. Visitors are also encouraged to bring lightly-worn clothing and shoes that […]