Commemorate Martin Luther King Day in Woodstock & Beacon
This Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and in the swirl of public reaction to recent police brutality against unarmed
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Michael Korda to speak about Robert E. Lee in Poughkeepsie
For the past two months, the Poughkeepsie Library District has been marking the sesquicentennial of America’s direst internal struggle by
Hudson Opera House commences final phase of restoration
[portfolio_slideshow id=13894] In a 14-year-long effort, local residents have worked to restore the Hudson Opera House, New York State’s
Clermont at Christmastime
Nestled into the candlelit interior of the grand Livingston family estate at Clermont, overlooking the Hudson River and distant Catskills,
Presidential historian discusses new book on Nelson Rockefeller in Hyde Park
Presidential historian The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a free book talk and signing with presidential
Rare Open House at Rhinebeck’s restored Montgomery House
On Sunday, November 16, for the first time in more than 25 years, the entire first floor of the historic General Richard and
Say hi to Big Brother in Citizenfour
Fans of political thrillers, documentaries and horror movies are generally viewed as different demographics. But a new film about to
Egyptian policy expert Emad Shahin at Vassar
If someone asked you to name the three greatest civilizations of the ancient world, you would probably cite the Egyptians,
Top thinkers duke it out over “American Exceptionalism” at Bard
Itching to pick a fight with someone today? Are you aghast at the apathy of your fellow Americans, who seem
Historic Hudson walking tour spotlights rescued architectural gem
Consider this little drop of a story as a symbol for something larger happening up and down this valley, as