Issue 74 HRVI August Newsletter August 2011 Mount Kisco Revolution- people gathered to honor Plains, NY, a second ary War March the French soldiers who NCCC group will take joined the American over and march on 230 years ago, French Gen- cause and helped to de- through New Jersey, eral Comte de Rochambeau feat the British. The 18- Maryland and Virginia led 5000 soldiers from to 24-year-old Marchers to a ceremony at York- Rhode Island through Con- of the AmeriCorps Na- town. necticut to what is now tional Civilian Commu- Mount Kisco in West- nity Corps retraced the On July 4th the first chester County, NY. There, path of the French troops group of Marchers ar- Rochambeau met with from Rhode Island all the rived at Mount Kisco, General George Washing- way to Yorktown. They one day earlier than Ro- ton before pressing onward even rested in tents and chambeau and his troops to meet the Marquis de La- ate food of the revolu- had 230 years ago. For fayette. Together, they tionary era. the first time since 2006, would engage Lord Corn- during the 225th Anni- wallis at Yorktown, VA; The Marchers’ 700 mile versary, The Marchers the last major and decisive march began in June and were greeted and cele- battle of the American is to last until October. brated. In addition, Revolution. The journey, broken into French soldiers from two legs, will be made by more recent wars were This year at Mount Kisco – two groups of Marchers also honored as both the the site that Rochambeau making a 12-17 mile trip American and French and Washington met – each day. Once at White Continued on page 4 Inside this Issue:

Mount Kisco Revolutionary War March 1, 4 Caramoor Jazz Festival 2 New Exhibit at Boscobel 2 15th 3 Our HRVI Partners 3 Around the World in Eight-Teen Days 4 Contact Us/ Staff Listing 5

Special points of interest:

 Mount Kisco Revolutionary War March

YOUR GATEWAY TO THE VALLEY  New Exhibit at Boscobel  Our HRVI Partners  Around the World in Eight-Teen Days Hudson River Valley Institute Caramoor Jazz Festival The Caramoor International Jazz concert in the Venetian Theater. Pre- the link provided above. The An- Festival in Westchester County has ceding the Big Band are several art- nual Caramoor International Jazz brought music to many ears since ists including Juan Carolos For- Festival seeks to bring enjoy- its beginnings almost two decades mells’s Johnny’s Dream Club, and ment, fun, and good music back ago. The festival provides re- James Farm at 3:00 P.M. Several to Katonah and the ears of all nowned artists and easy listening artists fill out the play book until the fans as it returns once again as to any and all jazz fans over a headlining, Big Band at 8:00 P.M. one of the New York Metropoli- three day period. Caramoor is con- tan’s premiere events. sidered one of the top five jazz fes- Sunday the Jazz Festival closes out tivals in the nation and offers to be with John Scofield and his Quartet at Additional information may be another hit this year in Katonah, 4:45 P.M. and finally with Jason found here. New York from August 5-7. Moran and The Bandwagon, his trio, at 6:00 P.M. A handful of artists fill By: Matt O’Brien Caramoor offers many premiere out the remaining times during the musicians of all different back- three-day concert series but all art- grounds and styles. Many of these ists and programs are subject to musicians have brought their mu- change. sic to the festival before. Renee Rosnes returns this year with her Refreshments will be own Quartet and will kick off the provided throughout festival on Friday, August 5th, in the festival and cost of the Spanish Courtyard. entry varies on the night and theater. On Saturday, Christian McBride Tickets may be or- and his Big Band highlight the dered online through Boscobel House, courtesy of www.boscobel.org New Exhibit at Boscobel Boscobel House and Gardens is Manthorne and Mr. James McEl- April to December for tours. You hosting their first ever contempo- hinney. More information about will see the federal, neoclassical rary art exhibition this summer, the gallery, its hours, tours, and architecture of the building and the Hudson River Contemporary: pricing can be found here. For a beauty of the gardens and natural . The display cov- preview of the art that is on dis- Works on Paper scenery that surrounds it. This his- ers all disciplines and styles from play, they have put together a short photography to abstract art. Art- video clip of some of the paintings. tory around the site is just as rich ists will be showing the Hudson The video only shows a small por- as the environment. The site River Valley at Boscobel from a tion of the entries by over thirty boasts impressive views over West 21st century view-point, inspired contributing contemporary artists. Point Academy from across the by traditional Hudson Valley art- If art isn’t your calling, the Bosco- river and Bear Mountain Bridge to ists. The paintings and drawings bel House and Gardens has plenty the south. Be sure to visit their attempt to capture the beauty of website for more information the gardens in a moment and re- more to offer. The historical site flect what the artist is seeing. located fifty miles north of New about the exhibition and the other York City in Garrison, New York services they provide. offers breathtaking views of the The exhibit, open until September By: Peter Rottenbucher 15th, is co-curated by Dr. Katherine Hudson Valley. It’s open from

Page 2 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY INSTITUTE Reenactment at Schuyler Flatts 2011 marks the sesquicentennial summer, however, Schuyler Flatts The Hudson River Valley Institute th (150 ) anniversary of the Civil will re-visit its roots. “In its sixth celebrated the anniversary in its War. Watervliet Historical Soci- year, Civil War Heritage Days at own way, releasing a second issue ety will be recognizing the date Schuyler Flatts is an encampment of The Review on the Civil War. by organizing a two-day reenact- of Civil War re-enactors, acousti- ment at Schuyler Flatts in cal musical groups, the local Civil Volume 27, No. 2 focuses on the Menands, New York on August War Round Table, several area how the Civil War was captured 20th and 21st. Schuyler Flatts is a museums, and an assortment living in art within the Hudson River cultural and historical park dedi- historians and scholars, as well as Valley. It contains over thirty cated in 2002 that played a sig- various local historical societies, to color pages of battle flags and nificant role in the colonial de- educate and entertain the public.” paintings from the time period, as velopment of our nation. Its im- Both the event and parking are well as correspondences home portance has shifted as a meeting free. For more information about point for early traders and camp- the event, visit the re-enactors’ from New York’s own Civil War ers to an educational and leisure website and check out the schedule soldiers. site for the public. Later this here. By: Peter Rottenbucher Our HRVI Partners

Zsuzsanna Szabo is an Associate pose to serve the communities of turned president, Franklin D. Roo- Professor and Director of Gradu- the Hudson Valley. As a relatively sevelt. Having heard stories of ate Education Programs of the recent resident of the Hudson Val- having family who attended the ley, she too is excited explore the School of Social and Behavioral same school as the Roosevelts to history and sites of the region. Sciences at Marist College. She having served FDR as a Secret conducts research involving stu- Service agent, Boyce became in- dent learning, assessment, and Another partner for the NEH grant use of technology in education. terested in how local history con- Dr. Szabo is an Educational Psy- is Shaun R. Boyce. Shaun is a so- nected to the global picture. He chologist who graduated from cial studies teacher at Arlington went on to study political science University of Arizona. Before High School where he teaches a at Binghamton University and teaching, she worked for 9 years variety of levels and topics. As an went on to receive his M.A. in so- as Civil engineer. Currently, she adjunct of the history department ciology at SUNY New Paltz. He is helping the Hudson River Val- at Marist College he teaches his- later received his Certificate of ley Institute work on the National Endowment for Humanities tory and culture classes of the Advanced Study in educational (NEH) grant. The purpose is to Hudson Valley, Themes in Modern administration in 2005. Shaun help K-12 teachers in their les- History, and America Since 1945; hopes that the lesson plans and sons related to the regional and required classes for any history virtual field trips designed for the local history and events. She student. Boyce also teaches a vari- NEH grant will be a useful and hopes that the lesson plans devel- ety of history and social classes at budget-friendly tool for teachers. oped for the grant could spark the Dutchess County Community Col- curiosity of students and their families in local history. Further- lege. His enthusiasm for local his- more, Dr. Szabo views the pro- tory stem’s back to his family’s By: Peter Rottenbucher ject with a larger educational pur- experiences with local governor

Page 3 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY INSTITUTE Mount Kisco Revolutionary War March, continued national anthems were played and brate how the French influenced The Marchers hope to spread aware- speeches were made. early America and helped in the ness of an important part of our na- cause against the British. Ro- tion’s history and share the experi- chambeau and Washington met ence with communities such as in North Castle on July 5, 1781. Mount Kisco that are along the route Later this area was renamed New of Rochambeau’s march. Throughout Castle before finally becoming the journey, The Marchers camped on Mount Kisco. Following their properties of those willing to provide meeting, the combined American quarter to them, such as Bob and French force camped in Columbe whose historic property has Hartsdale, and then crossed the now hosted The Marchers twice, in Hudson River before marching 2011 and in 2006 during the 225th to the Marquis de Lafayette and Anniversary. defeating Lord Cornwallis. More information on The Marchers The trail that the French forces and their organization may be found Photo courtesy of themarchers.org marched on to meet Washington here. became a protected route in 2009 The ceremony was meant to cele- by the . By: Matt O’Brien

Around the World in Eight-Teen Days

As part of the New York State other people live.” conjunction with this film will be Teen Summer Reading Program, writing in Hebrew and Cuneiform the Poughkeepsie Library District The program began with Mexico on to further engage the teens and is featuring the “Around the World July 6th, followed by a very suc- teach them of other cultures. in Eight-Teen Days.” The program cessful England activity on July features eight different dates each 14th; by incorporating Harry Potter Two programs being offered in ad- with unique events and activities – with the release of the last entry dition to the regularly scheduled throughout the summer. The pro- in the movie series set later that events are the “Wizard Rock gram is set to the theme “You are week – the program received much Poughkeepsie” and “Let’s Get Loud Here,” denoting places around the interest and included a Coat of with Drumming”. Wizard Rock fea- world that teens can go to virtually Arms activity that the teens partici- tures a Northeast band that has and experience unique locations. pated in to create their own. created songs for Harry Potter. Let’s Get Loud with Drumming “These programs are designed to On the 21st of July the program will be held on August 20th in the help teens ‘travel’ and learn about highlighted the Middle East and Teen room. Teens will be able to their world through literature, showed “You Don’t Mess with the play with various drums and per- crafts, a movie and especially Zohan,” a movie, Panzer said, that cussion instruments as Drummer food,” explained Angela Panzer, showed how Israelis and Palestini- Free At Last performs. Teen Program Coordinator at the ans are at odds but “come together Adriance Memorial Library. “It’s a to fight a common foe.” Panzer Additional information, inquiries wonderful opportunity to expand continued, “Though it is a spoof, it and registration can be found at kids’ world view and whet their is what I wish for between the cul- (845) 485-3445 x 3320. appetite for learning about how tures of that region.” The activity in By: Matt O’Brien

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Staff

Dr. Thomas Wermuth, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Director, Hudson River Valley Institute Dr. Colonel James M. Johnson (U.S. Army, ret.), Executive Director, Hudson River Valley Institute Christopher Pryslopski, Program Director Jason Schaaf, Educational Supervisor Andy Villani, Coordinator Contributors to the Issue: Jason Schaaf, Staff Editor Matt O’Brien, Intern Christopher Pryslopski, Staff Peter Rottenbucher, Intern Andy Villani, Staff

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