2026 events
Events
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An exhibit “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Community” in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday
July 11 through August 23, 1–5 p.m. Historical Society of Woodstock Presents Life, liberty, and the pursuit of community An exhibit in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday Opening reception riday, July 10, 6–8 p.m. Curators’ Talk: Saturday, July 11, 3–5 p.m. Admission: Free In celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, the Historical Society of […]
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The Lincoln Funeral Train Through the Hudson Valley and the Transformation of Abraham Lincoln
In April of 1865, the Lincoln funeral train moved up the east coast, through the Hudson Valley, and into history. Offering an account of how the news of the assassination was greeted locally as well as detailed descriptions of the train as it traveled up the Hudson River, historian Richard Heppner will explore the ceremonies and emotions that awaited the train's passing on both sides of the Hudson.