UPCOMING EVENTS

Town of Hyde Park Historical Society

The next Town of Hyde Park Historical Society Meeting will be Tuesday, February 28, 2012 -- 7:00 p.m. at the Hyde Park United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Route 9, Hyde Park.

Our speaker will be Tobe Carey from Glenford, NY, who will show his recently released film, "SWEET VIOLETS." Tobe tells the forgotten story of the violet industry in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. The documentary includes interviews with historians and violet growers, along with rare film footage, vintage photographs, 19th century music, postcards, poetry, and art.

After the presentation there will be refreshments and a business meeting.

Anyone interested in local history is welcomed to join by calling Julia Ahlquist at 845-889-4521. Dues are $15/Individual and $25/Family of two at the same address.

Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month, and future speakers will be announced at a later date.

Patsy N. Costello, President

Town of Hyde Park Historical Society
P. O. Box 182
Hyde Park, NY 12538

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"Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In" on May 6, 2012.


You are Invited to Join us for our

Fifth Annual "Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In"

Date: Sunday, May 6, 2012

Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Place: Henry A. Wallace Conference Center at the

F. D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Route 9, Hyde Park, NY

Attendees will knit or crochet acrylic yarn blocks 7" x 9" to be assembled into afghans and donated to VA Hospitals, battered women's shelters, the Troops, and those in need. This is a fund raiser for the Town of Hyde Park Historical Society, and the fee to attend is $20 per person.

You do not need to knit or crochet to attend, however, you do need to make a reservation by April 30, 2012.

There will be films about the life of Mrs. Roosevelt, nice refreshments, and a free pass to the FDR Presidential Library the day of the event.

For information call: 845-229-2559

or email: Patsyc97@AOL.com

CLICK HERE for "Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In" RESERVATION FORM

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The Museum at 4389 Albany Post Road is open from June through October on Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Please visit us to see artifacts donated by the townspeople.

For special tours, call the Director John Mottalini at 845-625-9894.

There is no fee, however, donations are welcomed.

To volunteer at the Museum, call John Mottalini at 845-625-9894.


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We have two new publications available for purchase, and they are also available at our Museum which is open on Saturdays from 10-2 and Sundays from 1-4 through the end of October at 4389 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538:

1) Arcadia book on "Steamboats on the Hudson River" by William H. Ewen, Jr.
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 05/30/2011

Book Description: The Hudson River was the cradle of American steamboating. While many people think of steamboats on inland rivers like the Mississippi, the type of steamboat that evolved on the Hudson was far more typical of those that operated throughout North America. From Robert Fulton's steamboat through the last steamer on the river almost 170 years later, these boats were an integral part of the life and commerce of the Hudson River valley. Whether it was a huge 400-foot side-wheeler, a small freight boat, excursion boats, or a ferry crossing, almost every river community was served by a steamboat.

Author Bio: William H. Ewen Jr. is a noted maritime historian and artist. In Steamboats on the Hudson River, he includes a wonderful selection of images, many never published before, from his personal and family collections, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and other private sources.


Price: $22.00
Hyde Park Historical Society Members: $20.00

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2) "Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt, 1844-1926, Living in the Guilded Age" by Town of Hyde Park Historical Society member, Gail Lennox. 92 pages, 8.5" x 11" with color cover.


Price: $22.00
Hyde Park Historical Society Members $20.00

Shipping costs are $4.00 for one book and $5.50 for two books sent Media Mail to the same address. Just let me know if you want me to reserve a copy for you.

Also, they will make great gifts, so please tell you family and friends. There have been very few books written about Louise Vanderbilt, and Gail has done a great job on this one! She has many local stories too showing the generosity of Mrs. Vanderbilt towards the local townspeople.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT ORDER FORM

Patsy N. Costello, President
Town of Hyde Park Historical Society
P. O. Box 182 Hyde Park, NY 12538

Website: www.townofhydeparkny-historicalsociety.org
Phone: 845-229-2559
Cell: 845-242-4304
Email: Patsyc97@AOL.com

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The new Hyde Park book, "The Home Front at Roosevelt's Hometown - Small Town America During WWII," by Carney & Tatiana Rhinevault, will be available for purchase.

Our Museum in the old firehouse building at 4389 Albany Post Road will be closing the end of October, however, it is currently open on Saturdays from 10-2 and Sundays from 1-4.

Please see our website: www.townofhydeparkny-historicalsociety.org.

For information on membership call Julia at 845-889-4521, or other information call 845-229-2559.

Submitted by: Patsy N. Costello, President

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Our Historical Society members, Carney and Tatiana Rhinevault, have just written and illustrated a new book, "The Home Front at Roosevelt's Hometown - Small Town America During World War II."

This is a soft cover 6" x 9" book with 314 pages, telling all about the activities in Hyde Park, NY and the surrounding area during World War II. The text was written by Carney, and the illustrations were done by his wife, accomplished artist Tatiana. The cover of the book includes a photograph of FDR when he came to vote at the Hyde Park Town Hall, and in the background is the Rhinevault home on Main Street. In addition to many illustrations, it also contains 20 pages of photographs.

To order this book, send a check or money order for $22.95 plus $5.00 postage to the Town of Hyde Park Historical Society. It will be sent U.S. Postal Service.

I would like to order ______ copies @ $22.95 each.

First copy $5.00 postage. Add $3.00 for each additional copy.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT ORDER FORM

NAME: __________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________

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PHONE: _________________________________________

EMAIL: _________________________________________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_______________

Mail to address at the top of this form. Copies may also be
picked up in Hyde Park, NY by calling: 845-229-2559.

This would make a nice Holiday gift for your family and
friends. It is a nice piece of Hyde Park history to be preserved.

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