Two talks illustrating the use of tools throughout the history of Woodstock. Richard Heppner, the author of six local history books and the Town Historian, will talk on life in early Woodstock from 12:30 to 1:15. His presentation will cover farming, blue stone quarrying, ice harvesting, and woodworking. At 1:30, Graham Blackburn, a master woodworker, […]
The Historical Society of Woodstock announces the opening of a new exhibition Goin’ to Town… a Celebration of the Woodstock Village Saturdays & Sundays, August 5 through September 17, 1–5 p.m. Opening reception Saturday, August 5, 3–5 p.m. 20 Comeau Drive Woodstock, N.Y. Admission: Free The Historical Society of Woodstock announces the opening of a […]
Anthony Robinson, in conversation with Tad Wise Father of the Man, A Novel about growing up on the Maverick Book signing, Free The sons of famous men are notoriously hobbled by their fathers’ reputations. This was not the case, however, here in Woodstock, when one of The Maverick’s first writers, the struggling poet Henry Morton […]
John Barry, in conversation with Barbara O’Brien Book signing, Free Hudson Valley music journalist John W. Barry will be at the Eames House, Woodstock, on Saturday, Aug. 19, to discuss his book, “Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble—The Inside Story of the Man, the Music and the Midnight Ramble.” Levon Helm, a more than 40-year-resident […]
To be performed as a fundraiser for the Historical Society of Woodstock It's 1902 and you're invited to dine at the new Byrdcliffe Art Colony. You’ll socialize with Ralph Whitehead and his wife Jane Byrd McCall. Artist Bolton Brown and hotelier Elizabeth Reynolds will also be present along with college professor Percy Longfellow. You'll be […]
To be performed as a fundraiser for the Historical Society of Woodstock It's 1902 and you're invited to dine at the new Byrdcliffe Art Colony. You’ll socialize with Ralph Whitehead and his wife Jane Byrd McCall. Artist Bolton Brown and hotelier Elizabeth Reynolds will also be present along with college professor Percy Longfellow. You'll be […]
Saturday, September 16, 3 p.m. Admission: Free On Saturday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m., the Historical Society of Woodstock will present a talk by Woodstock Town Historian Richard Heppner titled Woodstock Meets the Sixties. Heppner, who has written extensively on Woodstock history, will discuss how, at the time, a decidedly conservative town “greeted” an influx […]
Opening reception Saturday, September 30, 3–5 p.m. Admission: Free The Historical Society of Woodstock announces the opening of a new exhibition, Woodstock’s Farming Story, on Saturday September 30 2023 at 20 Comeau Drive Woodstock, N.Y. with an opening reception on September 30 at 3 pm. The exhibition, through images and artifacts, looks at how farming […]
Would you want to hear the story about the farmer who kept bears as livestock? How about the woman who had a fried rattlesnake recipe and a special skillet just for it? These and many other Woodstock family stories have been handed down through the generations. Please join with some members of Woodstock families as […]
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Featuring John Sebastian, Molly Mason & Jay Ungar and Happy Traum Admission: $18 in advance. When online orders are sold out, tickets at the door will still be available (scroll to the bottom, to book tickets)At the door, $20 On Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 7 p.m. the Historical Society […]
Writer, Steve Charney,and the illustrator, David Goldin will be signing books Soft CoverTrim Size: 8.5 x 11 inchesPages: 12Retail Price: $8.95 Our new publication Catskill Love Song–Coloring Book will be available for purchase at the HSW gift shop. It is based on the recent song, “Catskill Love Song" by musician and author Steve Charney. Steve […]
