9/23 Society for Creative Anachronism Medieval Reenactors

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an educational organization that is dedicated to researching and recreating the arts, crafts, and pastimes of the Middle Ages. Join the members of the SCA's Shire of Nordenhal for an immersive experience where you can learn about various aspects of medieval life. Witness demonstrations and discussions on period clothing, calligraphy, armored combat, fencing, archery, dancing, and other countless activities of interest.

9/7 Wiltwyck Quilters Guild Demo at Persen House

Ulster County Clerk’s Office Announces Wiltwyck Quilters Guild at the Matthewis Persen House Museum

 

Kingston, NY – Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck is pleased to announce that on Saturday, September 7th the Wiltwyck Quilters Guild will present a craft demonstration and display at the Matthewis Persen House located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the corner of John and Crown Streets. The house will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. 

9/9 Don Terpening, Revolutionary War Medical Reenactor

Join us for a fascinating presentation by Professor Emeritus of Biology, Don Terpening, as he takes us back in time to the Revolutionary War era to explore the fascinating world of medicine during this period. In his presentation, Professor Terpening will share his extensive knowledge of the medicines, implements, and techniques used by physicians during the war, providing a glimpse into the medical practices of the time. He will also delve into the role that doctors played during this period, and the social standing they held in society.

A History of Health Care in Ulster County

The year 2020 proved to be a trying time for people all around the world. With the Covid-19 Pandemic wreaking havoc globally, medical professionals in communities large and small stepped up to do their part to mend the sick, curb the spread, and keep their communities as safe and healthy as possible. These brave medical professionals put their own lives at risk to save the lives of countless others, a tradition proudly carried throughout the profession for centuries.

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A Place to Call Home: A Century of Immigration by Tom Hoffay – May 16, 2014

A Place to Call Home: A Century of Immigration

A Prelude to Peace

In 2015, the County Clerk's Office commemorated the 350th anniversary of the signing of the "Peace Treaty between Richard Nicolls and the People called the Sopes Indyans made 7th October 1665." This exhibit focuses on the years starting with the founding of Wiltwyck in 1652 up to October 1665 on the eve of the signing of the treaty. Within just a short amount of time, many events would happen to these settlers. They experienced two wars, a takeover by another nation, and yet they continued to shape a culture that is alive and vibrant to this day.

About the House

The Persen House, owned by Ulster County since 1914, has undergone extensive restoration since emergency repairs in 1999 revealed its historical significance. Preservation Architect Kenneth Barricklo's Historic Structure Report reveals that the house was built in five distinct phases from 1661 to 1922. The house has witnessed the entire documented history of Kingston and even pre-dates the formation of Ulster County.

Agreement to Build the Stockade, 1658

Drafted by Peter Stuyvesant, this agreement required settlers to destroy their separate dwellings, re-build them in a concentrated area, and surround it with a "palisades" or log ..

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Alton B. Parker: The American Presidency's Gentleman Candidate by John Wadlin - October 19, 2012

Alton B. Parker: The American Presidency's Gentleman Candidate

Archaeological Excavation Vol. 1, 2004

Part 1 of the report and findings of Dr. Joseph E. Diamond, Ph. D., of the archaeological data recovery at the Matthewis Persen House. ..

Archaeological Excavation Vol. 1, 2004

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