Columbia County Historical Society

Dedicated to interpreting and preserving the history and culture of Columbia County, New York.

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Looking for ideas this NY Path Through History Weekend? Our new road trip, "Arts & Letters," explores the creative legacy of Columbia County, visiting historic homes and scenic places that inspired artists like Frederic Church and Edna St. Vincent Millay: https://t.co/3bxaYJR4Ca

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Also, remember when this was all day, every day for *four years*? I don’t think a lot of you do.

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@Reuters ?

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🇺🇦 This is the first time I've seen something like this and I'm a bit impressed.

#UkraineWar #Ukrainian #Ukraine️ #RussiaisATerroistState #RussiaIsCollapsing #RussiaInvadedUkraine

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If you have Dutch ancestors and would like to know more about their lives in the Netherlands, check out NNI’s genealogical resources at https://t.co/VYyPhtTMxw

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Spaces of Enslavement: A History of Slavery and Resistance in Dutch New York #Books #History #Slavery #DutchHistory #NewNetherland @ACMosterman @DutchCultureUSA @hudsonnylibrary @CCHS_NY https://t.co/btrdMbjqML

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There's still time left on this #GivingTuesday to support a 'Day of History' field trip for Columbia County 4th-graders! Experiencing history brings us closer to ourselves, our community and our broader world. Give now! https://t.co/0Cvg6WP6aj

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On this #GivingTuesday, please consider giving locally. Your donation to the Columbia County Historical Society will help fund a 'Day of History' field trip for all County 4th graders🍎 To learn more and make your donation, visit https://t.co/0Cvg6X6HyT

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@NYHistoryMinute @NYSHistorian @SaratogaHist @nysmuseum @wgpfoundation https://t.co/xGiru8Xwm6

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@NYHistoryMinute @NYSHistorian @SaratogaHist @nysmuseum @wgpfoundation https://t.co/xGiru8Xwm6

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@NYHistoryMinute @NYSHistorian @SaratogaHist @nysmuseum @wgpfoundation @CCHS_NY #IchabodCrane

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There are three overlapping crime sprees: The efforts to undo the Nov 3 , 2020 election results; the efforts to reverse the Dec 14, 2020 electoral college vote; the Jan 6, 2021 insurrection. Trump was at the center of all three.

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It's the final week of nominations for the @RuralIntel Readers' Choice Awards! You can cast your nomination for CCHS here: https://t.co/GqFO5ml1Mt
Find us under People/Organizations > Nonprofits, then click "Nominate." Thanks so much for your support!

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Happy Labor Day! On this day of worker recognition, we share this c.1939 image of workers loading crates of apples in Germantown, NY. The photo was used in the Columbia County exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair. CCHS Collection. 1989.048.0107.

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Anyone love looking at pretty old houses? We've got a new #DriveThroughHistory road trip just for you! Our free, self-guided Federal Architecture tour visits notable structures built during the Federal period (1790-1820) in Columbia County. Explore now: https://t.co/3bxaYJR4Ca

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You’ve probably driven the Taconic dozens of times, but how much do you really know about the history of this iconic roadway that ends in Columbia County? Our own Jim Benton recently joined Rob Gelles on WGXC for a fascinating look at the TSP. Listen here:
https://t.co/CscBEVjtYc

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Last chance to purchase tickets to our 2021 First Columbians benefit! We hope to see you on Saturday, August 21 at the James Vanderpoel 'House of History' for the belated birthday fun.
Get your tickets here: https://t.co/UzdjqfzRVU