Kudos to Etsy for featuring an artist in the community of their upstate office. I lust after those hats…
This is a fantastic sight for Veteran’s Day weekend. A yeas ago, most of the stones in the Gifford Family plot were knocked down, or installed in the wrong direction. Now, Sanford Gifford, and his brothers, who served in the Civil War, have stones that are upright, facing the right direction, and clean. (Taken with instagram)
One of the downsides to working in a museum is working weekends for events. The upside though? Sometimes (often even), the events are things I would want to go to anyway (and certainly a lot more fun than slaving away in a cubicle!). I’m pretty excited about this one, and then, on October 15th, we’re holding a Civil War Music and Dance Festival & the OK Fall Festival. Busy, but fun fall ahead (and that’s just the work events!).
This is going to be a busy, good weekend. If you’re going to be in the upper Hudson Valley/ Capital District region, some recommendations:
Steamboats on the Hudson, Saturday, Sept. 10th, 1-4pm
This is a work event for me, but definitely a fun one. The Columbia County Historical Society(CCHS) will be joining up with Clermont State Historic Site to host William H. Ewen Jr., author of the new book Steamboats on the Hudson River. At 1pm, Ewen will present a brief presentation on his book. Then, from 1:30-4, he will sign copies at a reception under a tent on the lawn. During the reception, the house will be open for tours featuring steamboat related items from both CCHS and Clermont. Details here (under the “Calendar of Events” tab).
The Barry Hopkins Run at Olana, Sunday, Sept. 11th, 9am
My Dad was an avid runner, and especially loved running at Olana. Its a hilly course, but a great race with great people, an amazing view, and a pretty awesome t-shirt. Application and info here. (The photo above is of my Dad directing a race at Olana long, long ago!)
Rock for the Region, Saturday, Sept. 11, 1pm
My friend and his band, Ill Funk Ensemble, have organized this concert to raise funds for the American Red Cross and their relief efforts in the Catskills, Schoharie Valley and Mohawk Valley after the devastating flooding caused by Irene. Ill Funk Ensemble, Voodoo Lily, The Chris Dukes Band, The Getdown, The Big Idea and The Hearing Aides! will all perform, and there will be a silent auction, a raffle, and a clothing and furniture drive. More info here.
I know its only Thursday, but its shaping to be an exciting weekend. Hope you have a good one too, and if you’re local, hope you make to one or two of these great events!
A Hudson Getaway
I especially love the “about town” photos! I always enjoy beautiful “place” photos, and especially so when they from a place I’ve called home.
Small town charm, a beautiful place to stay, and only two hours from the big apple… There’s nothing like a weekend getaway to recharge your soul, especially when it looks like this.
Welcome to Hudson, New York with it’s quaint vintage shops, farm to table restaurants, craft brews, old books and the stunning Merchant House~
I’m back at the Hudson Indoor Farmers Market tomorrow. If you’re in the area stop by. There’s always beautiful flowers, tasty breads and baked goods, meat, and tasty things from the farms. Plus, tomorrow you could pick up a necklace or a pair of earrings for someone’s Easter basket :) 10am-1pm, Christ Episcopal Church, Hudson.
