Grandmother Judith Laughing Owl and Susan Singing Rain will have some Native artifacts and handmade bark baskets on display and will explain their significance. Susan Singing Rain, Deborah Leaping Fawn, and Rhonda Two Wolves will assist children in making corn husk dolls and beaded friendship bracelets, as well as coloring hand-held fans with Native symbols. Guests will also be encouraged to sit at the drum and learn drumming etiquette.

Meet Matthewis Persen, a key figure in Kingston’s history! Join us for an engaging and interactive experience as Persen himself talks about his life during the Revolution, the roles he played, and the aftermath of the burning of Kingston by British forces. Learn about the history of Persen's tavern, which served as a hub for like-minded patriots during the war, and how he balanced running the tavern with serving in the militia. This is a unique opportunity to interact with a historical figure and gain a firsthand feel for what life was really like during the Revolutionary War.

When the first Europeans arrived in Ulster County, in the 1600's, they found indigenous people called the Munsee living here. These Native Americans had occupied this area for hundreds of years, sustaining themselves by hunting, gathering, fishing and farming. By the late 1700's most of these people were gone, driven west and north to Canada by the incoming Europeans.  Save Native Sites enhances our understanding of the culture and history of these and other indigenous people through a variety of programs and lectures open to the public and free of charge.

Join us at the Persen House as we put a spotlight on a special exhibit this season, “Africans in America & Antiquity” provided by Transart & Cultural Services, Inc.  The exhibition chronicles the history and culture of people of African descent in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, showcasing recent triumphs and enduring struggles. We are pleased to highlight this exceptional exhibit as part of the NYS Path Through History Weekend. 

Kingston, NY - Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to welcome the Woodstock Museum to the Matthewis Persen House Museum on Thursday, June 27 and Thursday, August 8th for a film screening of “Iroquois Power for the 21st Century.”  The museum is conveniently located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the corner of John and Crown Streets. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

Ulster County Clerk Welcomes D&H Canal Museum Historian to the Matthewis Persen House Museum

Kingston, NY - Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 29th, the D&H Canal Historical Society Museum will host an interactive information session at the Matthewis Persen House, located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the corner of John and Crown Streets. Admission is free and all are welcome.