Upcoming Exhibits
Rev250 Women of the American Revolution Exhibit
As New York prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026, museums and historical societies have been called upon to create exhibits (see ad at right) and events designed to commemorate the contributions of Hudson Valley residents during the American Revolution. I recently met with the staff of the Putnam History Museum to begin planning for a new exhibition titled Revolutionary Visions: Women of the Hudson Highlands during the American Revolution. This exhibition will include local artists’s paintings of women such as Sybil Ludington, Margaret Corbin, and Deborah Sampson. These paintings will be accompanied by profiles of these women’s contributions to the fight for independence. This exhibit is set to premier in November. Contact us for more details.
the History of Business in Brewster
Coming September 21, 2024
In collaboration with The Brewster Chamber of Commerce and the Putnam Historian’s office, the museum will be premiering its exhibit on The History of Business in Brewster on September 21, 2024. Debbie Oswald has been having the time of her life interviewing lifetime Brewster residents who’ve helped to recreate Main Street of the past with their memories of businesses such as Oxman’s, Hope’s Drug Store, Norm’s, The Whistle Stop, and the Cameo Theater.
These interviews have been recorded as the launch for a Brewster Oral History Project in collaboration with the Brewster Library. Please contact us with your Brewster business memories and any memorabilia you would be willing to share for this exciting exhibit.