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County Executive Michael P County Executive Michael P. Hein presents: Ulster County’s Cultural Heritage Week October 12th – October 21st, 2018 For questions or more information, please call the County Executive’s Office at 845-340-3800 Or visit: www.UlsterCountyNY.gov http://www.UlsterCountyAlive.com Ulster County Executive Mike Hein Ulster County has an astonishing array of sites, structures, and objects that attest to its Revolutionary War, Civil War, industrial, agricultural, and political past and have historical significance. All have left their mark. I invite you to learn about some of the amazing history that surrounds us and attend some of the many great events being held by many of our amazing organizations in Ulster County! County Executive Hein invites you to participate in the following events during Ulster County’s 8th Cultural Heritage Week Nina Postupack, Ulster County Clerk Hosts Heritage Week Activities http://ulstercountyny.gov/archives/ (Exhibits Available at Various Locations) • “To Build A Courthouse”: An Exhibit of Ulster County Courthouse History through the Records of the County Clerk’s Archives The year 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the rebuilding of the Ulster County Courthouse. In celebration of this anniversary, this exhibit chronicles the Courthouse from its founding in 1661, to its present-day form. In the exhibit, you will see biographies highlighting prominent local and national figures in law and politics, Dutch Records of the first courthouse, a timeline of Ulster County courts, and the New York State Constitution, which was drafted and read aloud at the Courthouse. On display at the Ulster County Clerk’s Archives Gallery on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Weekdays during Cultural Heritage Week and until 12/31 from 9:00am-4:45pm. • “Coming Full Circle: Celebrating the 360th Anniversary of the Dutch Records” This year marks the 360th anniversary of the 1658 Order to Build the Stockade, the oldest record on file at the County Clerk’s Office. In commemoration of this important piece of our shared history, the County Clerk’s Office is featuring an exhibit showcasing the records surrounding this momentous event. This exhibit focuses on the origins of the Ulster County Clerk’s oldest record series, The Dutch Records Collection. On May 31, 1658, Director-General Peter Stuyvesant ordered the settlers to abandon their scattered dwellings and move to a central, defensible location surrounded by palisades (also known as a Stockade). This record not only marks the origin of the Dutch Records Collection, but it also marks the origin of the “Stockade District” in uptown Kingston. The records on display will bring you on a journey back through time to an era when Kingston was a quaint farming village bustling with European settlers. Available to view at the Ulster County Records Center, 300 Foxhall Ave., Kingston, NY. Weekdays during Cultural Heritage Week and until 12/31 from 9:00am-4:45pm. 2 • “From the Ashes: Kingston After the Burning” The Ulster County Clerk’s Office presents an exhibit at the Matthewis Persen House Museum titled From the Ashes: Kingston After the Burning. This exhibit focuses on the period of time immediately following the Burning of Kingston. The exhibit features records that show what the residents were doing to reconstruct their community and rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Documents on display include (among others) excerpts from the Trustees of Kingston Minutes c. 1777-1783, Oaths of Allegiance to the newly formed free and independent state of New York c. 1788, and the Laws of New York State featuring the first constitution of the State of New York, ratified and read in Kingston. On display at the Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston, NY. Saturdays during Cultural Heritage Week, 10/13 & 10/20 and through 11/17 from 10:00am-2:00pm. • “Gysbert’s Inventory: A Reflection of 1665 Dutch Life” The legacy of the Dutch settlers of Wiltwyck lives on at the Matthewis Persen House. The house sits on Kingston’s historic “four corners” and was originally owned by Gysbert Van Imbroch. An inventory listing Gysbert’s possessions at the time of his death in 1665 is brought to life through illustrations of clothing, kitchen items, and other articles used in 17th century daily life. The inventory also depicts items Gysbert used in his profession as a barber-surgeon as well as his book collection, one of the largest book collections in the New World. Step back in time with Gysbert’s Inventory. This exhibit was made possible through a grant from the New York State Archives Records Management Improvement Fund in the 2015-2016 grant cycle. Learn about the importance of protecting our documented history and how the Ulster County Clerk’s Office safeguards the records by viewing the short film associated with the exhibit titled The Ulster County Clerk’s Office: Keeper of the Records. On display at the Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston, NY. Saturdays during Cultural Heritage Week, 10/13 & 10/20 and through 11/17 from 10:00am-2:00pm. • “Underground Tales: Artifacts from the Persen House” This exhibit features some of the many artifacts found in the archaeological excavation at the Persen House. Take a peek at a 1200 BC projectile point and the Bodkin, which is one of only three ever found in New York State. From cannonballs to dominoes, and pottery to roofing tiles, the artifacts found in the dig varied greatly in type, age and use. See some of the most unique and never before displayed artifacts on display. Explore, learn more and have some fun all at the same time! On display at the Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston, NY. Saturdays during Cultural Heritage Week, 10/13 & 10/20 and through 11/17 from 10:00am-2:00pm. • “The New York State Constitution” On April 20, 1777, the Fourth Provincial Congress, then New York’s only government, adopted the State’s first constitution at the Ulster County Courthouse. In British eyes, this established Kingston as a hotbed of revolution and therefore worthy of attack, which they did in October of that same year. View this revolutionary document at the Persen House as we celebrate the history of the Ulster County Courthouse this fall. On display at the Matthewis Persen House Museum, 74 John St., Kingston, NY. Saturdays during Cultural Heritage Week, 10/13 & 10/20 and through 11/17 from 10:00am-2:00pm. • Special Exhibit: Farmers & Physicians: Uncommon Occupations for Women in the Early 20th Century The County Clerk’s Office is honored to collaborate with the Ellenville Public Library and Museum by providing records from the Ulster County Archives on exhibit at the Library. As you look through the exhibit, you will find records from the Archives that highlight hardworking local women in the early 3 20th century. On display you will see Deeds, Farm Registries, Ashokan Reservoir Case Transcripts, Maps, Physician Registries, Photographs, and Census Data from the 1905 and 1915 Ulster County Census records. We hope that the exhibit encourages you to learn more about the amazing women in Ulster County’s history. On display at the Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40 Center Street, Ellenville, NY. Visit http://eplm.org/ for more information. During Cultural Heritage Week and through the end of the year. Monday-Wednesday 10/15-10/17, 9:30am-8pm; Thursday & Fridays, 10/12, 10/18 & 10/19, 9:30am-6pm; Saturdays 10/13&10/20, 9:30am-3pm. • Special Exhibit: The Ashokan Reservoir Collection The Ulster County Clerk’s Office is pleased to collaborate with the Olive Free Library, and bring to you a piece of the history behind the construction of the Ashokan Reservoir. The Ashokan Reservoir was constructed between the years of 1905 and 1916 for the sole purpose of providing New York City with fresh water. As a result of this monumental project, numerous records were produced. These records document the transfer of land from the local inhabitants and also put the viewer back in the court room listening to first person testimony when the claimants were suing the Board of Water Supply for additional compensation. Visit http://olivefreelibrary.org/ for more information. On display at the Olive Free Library, 4033 NY-28A, West Shokan, NY. During Cultural Heritage Week and through the end of the year. Mondays & Tuesdays 10/15 & 10/16, 10am-8pm; Wednesdays & Thursdays 10/17 & 10/18, 1pm-8pm; Fridays 10/12 & 10/19, 1pm-5pm; Saturdays 10/13 & 10/20, 10am-4pm. A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Library - http://africanrootslibrary.org/ Silence is Never the Answer – You are invited to a Community Discussion – Dog Whistle Politics & Local Elections with 3 Courageous Leaders: Historian Dr. A.J. Williams-Myers, esteemed professor Emeritus of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz, Ph.D. in African Studies form UCLA, and well published historian; Revolutionary Paul Bermanzohn, lifelong revolutionary who was shot in the head at the Greensboro Massacre in 1979; and Community Activist Tyrone Wilson, Founder and Executive Director of Harambee (Pulling people together), Community Organizer, New Progressive Baptist Church. This event is sponsored by the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Library and Harambee. There will be Cookies, Coffee and mingling. No admission, all are welcome. For more information contact Mr. Winfield at 914-388-3092. 43 Gill Street, Kingston, NY, 10/19, 6:30pm- 8:30pm. Ashokan Center- http://ashokancenter.org/ Fall Family Fun Fest - Celebrate fall in the Catskills with the whole family! Participate in a variety of fun activities such as apple cidering, hayrides, nature hikes, face painting, pumpkin painting, blacksmithing, broom making, crafts and much more! 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