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Historical Society of Rockland County - History Matters!

[Rockland Legislature @RockLegislature]

Ever wonder what it was like in Rockland County during the War for Independence? Click below for a brief, but fascinating history of the county, including an account of the war period by Thomas X. Casey, one of Rockland's finest historians. Please go here: https://t.co/BQkq1SwjrM

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@RockLegislature Thanks for the shout-out. Happy Fourth!

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Tickets for this fantastic event are available now at https://t.co/pnTnnX9EsT

[Hist Society Nyacks @hsnnyack]

Join us on July 25th for "A Taste of History" https://t.co/L31KmhMJVS #vr4smallbiz

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It's still snowing. Rockland's roads are slippery. We'll be closed again today. But we're checking voicemail and email in case you need to reach us. Stay safe!

[Rivertown Film @RivertownFilm]

"Losing Ground" & "The Cruz Brothers and Miss Malloy" might be the most acclaimed and important films ever made in Rockland County by a #FilmRockland filmmaker, #KathleenCollins. Streaming for 1 week Losing Ground, streaming at Rivertown Film. Information: https://t.co/QE7ifaXgaa

[Rivertown Film @RivertownFilm]

Losing Ground is the most acclaimed & important film made in Rockland County by a #FilmRockland filmmaker, #KathleenCollins. Community Partners: @nyacklibrary, Historical Society of the Nyacks, @NyackNAACP, Historical Society of Rockland County. 2/19-2/25. https://t.co/QE7ifaXgaa

[RocklandHistory! @HSRCDirector]

1. Mary (Mollie) Sneden ran a ferry from Snedens Landing across the Hudson River until shortly before her death in 1810. Though most of her family were Tories during the Revolution, Mollie was a Patriot. #suffragecentennial #rocklandhistory #virtualexhibit https://t.co/SheWYkzmj5

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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage, we're highlighting 20 Notable Women for 2020. See what Rockland County’s extraordinary women have achieved over the past three centuries! #suffragecentennial #rocklandhistory #VirtualExhibit https://t.co/SheWYkzmj5

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Celebrate Clarkstown's Founders Day on March 21 by visiting historic locations in the Town at your leisure. This self-guided tour begins at the historic Traphagen site, 131 Germonds Road, West Nyack. For info, call [phone]! Tickets are available at https://t.co/TpEnim8Tye.

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Thanks! We so glad you found us! #MerryChristmas

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#TBT Fall Festival Hayride, 2016, Traphagen Historic Site, West Nyack (Photo by Dorice Arden). Join us once again this Sunday, November 20, for a family-friendly day of history and heritage! 131 Germonds Road, adjacent to Germonds Park, West Nyack. Admission is $FREE!

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Important day in Rockland as the Justice Thurgood Marshall Memorial Highway is dedicated to commemorate local residents' courageous efforts, with his leadership, to desegretate Hillburn's schools in the 1940s. HSRC is proud to be part of this effort! #HistoryMatters

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A portion of Route 17 in Hillburn was dedicated as the Justice Thurgood Marshall Memorial Highway. ⁦@EllenCJaffee⁩ ⁦@DavidCarlucci⁩ ⁦@kenzebrowski_ny⁩ ⁦@NitaLowey⁩ and many more were in attendance at the unveiling.

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Our thanks to the @ConnectOneBank volunteers who helped us with museum collections care projects on the 9-27-19 #FallDayofCaring. We're grateful to be part of the Rockland County community, which is so well served by #UnitedWay!

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Seeking creative kids (age 6-11)! Join us for a summer hands-on art workshop drawing and painting landscapes and portraits: Weds., July 24, 10:30-11:30 am, at the HSRC (20 Zukor Rd., New City). Reservations required; seats are available. https://t.co/uFN8obCYGt

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Looking for a cool place to spend time this weekend? Our galleries have A/C! Check out our "Influencers: Art & History on South Mountain Road" exhibition on Sunday; Jacob Blauvelt House tours are also available at 1, 2 & 3 pm. #SupportLocalHistory

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Give your Rockland dad the gift of history on Sunday, June 16 - Father's Day & a Path Through History Weekend - by touring the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Road, New City, at 1, 2 or 3 pm!

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When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Historical Society of Rockland County. https://t.co/VkpURN0Xa5

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Tickets are going fast for July 20 - our final TZB Experience trip! https://t.co/oLMDFctww5 #tz https://t.co/eevFRZ6sAi

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Experience one of the largest infrastructure projects : the replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge with exclusive opportunities to see this important undertaking with @HSRCDirector (HSRC) excursions on the River Rose paddle wheeler. https://t.co/WxrjUojZaa