Hank Yost - 1st Ulster Militia 2013
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Henry C. Rosecranse Jr.: Kingston's Ball-Playing Barber
Celebrating Black History Month
Henry C. Rosecranse Jr. - Kingston's Ball-Playing Barber
Heritage Folk Music 2014
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Historic Tools and Implement Exhibit by Ulster County Historical Society Board Member Bill Merchant
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How did the house get its name?
The Persen House is named for its longest living resident, Matthewis Persen. Born in the house in 1739 to Cornelius and Catharina Persen, Matthewis lived and worked out of this house until his death in 1819 at age 80.
How do I get access to the records?
Access is available for most of the records described here through the Ulster County Records Management Program 845-340-3415. However, there are some exceptions. Deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Maps, Civil Action Cases, Criminal Action Cases, and Divorce Files are accessed through the County Clerk’s Office at 845-340-3288, 244 Fair Street, Kingston, Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary to access records at the Fair Stree
How do I get copies of records from the Archives? What is the cost?
Copy requests can be made in-person (at a scheduled appointment) or through the mail.
In person payment can be made in cash, check or money order payable to the "Ulster County Clerk".
How do I get to the Strand/Waterfront from here?
Downtown Kingston (also known as the Strand, Rondout or Waterfront) is located approximately 2 ½ miles southeast of the Persen House. For more information, please visit ulstercountyalive.com/guides or use 1 West Strand, Kingston in your GPS.
How do I know if my request is custom research? And what is the charge for this?
Your request is a custom research if we must search for specific information about or within a record. The fee is $20.00 per hour and is applied regardless of the success of the search. Copy fees associated with a custom search are additional. Please contact the Archives if you are unsure if your search is a custom search.
How Many & Counting
45,000 Visitors & Counting!
The Matthewis Persen House Museum welcomes an average of 3,471 visitors each year. From 2010 through 2023, a total of 45,129 visitors have come through our doors, the majority of which are from the United States. Visitors from New York State represents about 61.7% of our guests.
