Exhibiting the Pride of Esopus

To Preserve, Interpret and Disseminate
the History of The Town of Esopus

The Klyne Esopus Museum, located in Ulster Park, New York, is housed in a former Dutch country church built in 1827. The museum offers a variety of exhibits about the culture, commerce and history of The Town of Esopus.
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2009 Season

The 2009 Hudson/Fulton Quadricentennial Special Exhibit
ESOPUS SINCE THE DISCOVERY
A presentation of the history of industry in the Town of Esopus, plus a on-loan exhibit of items from previous Hudson/ Fulton celebrations. Guest speakers’ topics this year reference our exhibit.

Edwin & Ruth Ford Speaker’s Series
• April 18: Lawrence Hauptman
“American Indians in the
Time of Henry Hudson”
• June 13: Richard Manack
“Dutch Heritage-The Roots of Rondout”

Roger Mabie Speaker’s Series
• Sept.12: Brian McAdoo
“Forgotten Graveyards”
• Nov. 14: Francis Dunwell
“The Hudson, America’s River”

Mark Your Calendar!
Recognition Dinner April 30 (see pg 4)
Members’ Reception May 30
Museum Opens May 31
Strawberry Festival June 20 (see pg 4)
Turkey Dinner Oct 24
Veterans Day Observances Nov 11
Jan 24, 2010 Annual Meeting

Paint Help!
The north side of the museum building is scheduled to be painted this year. If you can donate toward the paint purchase for this important project, please call
Jon Herring at 339-2243.
Upcoming Events
40th Annual
Strawberry Social
June 20, 2009
Fresh Strawberry Desserts
• Strawberry Smoothies
• Strawberry Ice Cream Sundaes
• Fresh Strawberry Shortcake,
Real Whipped Cream

White Elephant Sale
50-50 Raffle Music
Rain or Shine

Adults: $10 Children under 12: $5
Under three years: free.
See the new exhibit at the museum.
All at 764 Route 9W, Ulster Par

Saturday/June 13
Richard Manack, "Dutch Heritage-The Roots of Rondout" at the museum building.

Saturday/September 12
Brian McAdoo, "Forgotten Graveyards" at the museum building.

Saturday/November 14
Francis Dunwell, "The Hudson, America's River" Presented by Klyne Esopus Museum

 

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