10/14 Red Feather Singers & Drummers

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.

10/21 Theatre on the Road, Matthewis Persen Reenactor

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.

10/28 Theatre on the Road, Matthewis Persen Reenactor

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.

10/7 3-6pm Woodstock School of Art, An O+ Festival Event

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and exploration at the Matthewis Persen House with the Woodstock School of Art's interactive art-making event, presented as part of the O+ Festival. Visitors of all ages are invited to join in for unique and engaging hands-on experiences in printmaking and mixed media art creation. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a newcomer to the world of art, this event promises to be an exciting and interactive way to explore your creativity and learn from experienced professionals.

10/7 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration by Save Native Sites – A New York State PATH THROUGH HISTORY Event

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.

150th Anniversary of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad

The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Ulster and Delaware railroad. This proud transportation opened for business in 1870 and practically vanished by the mid-20th century. With its iron horses roaring, the trains helped tourists and commuters (most of them from New York City) travel across the Hudson Valley for several decades. The railroad served five counties: Ulster, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, and Schoharie.

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