by William P. Tatum III, Ph.D., Dutchess County Historian Holding responsible in-person events during the era of COVID-19 requires a dramatic re-thinking of our use of space and how we interact with one another. The bottom line: Virus-bearing respiratory droplets are the major concern for infection. Any environment that is enclosed, with poor air circulation […]
By Jack Conklin, Rhinebeck Historical Society Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the May issue of the Rhinebeck Historical Society Newsletter. Given its focus on Margaret Beekman Livingston’s children, it seems a fitting piece of history to celebrate Mother’s Day. Many thanks to Rhinebeck Historical Society Newsletter Editor and President David Miller and author […]
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation offers an annual grant program to underwrite the cost of creating New York State-style historical markers. Details of the marker program can be found here. To assist you in creating a successful applications, the foundation offers several webinars. Topics include locating the proper source materials, writing the application, a guide […]
by William P. Tatum III, Ph.D., Dutchess County Historian The latest installment of the Dutchess History Dispatch is now online (click here). One of our featured announcements is for the Poughkeepsie Public Library District’s Local History Blog, which is one of several initiatives launched by the brilliant local history room staff. In the Dispatch, we […]
by Bill Jeffway, Executive Director, Dutchess County Historical Society We hope and trust that you, your family, friends and colleagues are all well at this difficult time. History informs us that we do well to keep our eye on the horizon and have a plan for a happy and healthy post-COVID-19 world, equal to a rigorous plan […]
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