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The purpose of the society is to collect and preserve historical and cultural materials pertaining to the Philipstown area, the West Point Foundry, and Putnam County, and make these materials available to the public. To fulfill this mission, the society maintains and administers the Foundry School Museum, archives, a library of genealogical records; provides regulated public access to its collections; and plans, develops, and presents informational and educational programs for the public.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
March 24-June 17
A Ramble through the Hudson Highlands: A History in Pictures and the Writings of Donald H. MacDonald
July-December
Hudson River School Paintings in Private Hudson Highlands Collections
Programs:
Saturday, April 14
Hudson Valley Ruins authors Thomas E. Rinaldi and Robert J. Yasinsac speak at the Annual Meeting of the Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum. The meeting and illustrated lecture begin at 2pm, at 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring. The meeting is free and open to the public. Please call to reserve a space, 265-4010, x13.
Saturday, May 19
"Feet, Hooves and Rails: Transportation in the Nineteenth Century America" a lecture by J. Ward Reagan, presented at 2 pm by the Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please call to reserve a space, 265-4010 x13.
Saturday, June 16
"Understanding Past Native American Cultures in the Hudson Valley through Archaeology", a lecture by Eugene J. Boesch. presented at 2pm by the Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please call to reserve a space, 265-4010 x13.
Sunday, July 1
2nd Annual Family Fun Festival, 11 am-4 pm, at the Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum, at 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring. An historic, patriotic celebration for the entire family. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 265-4010.
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