Putnam Valley Historical Society
Preserving local history since 1968
Category: Our American History
Doing new things with old stuff, and a class trip!
There’s been a lot of “behind the scenes” things happening at the museum recently. One box of our older documents has been scanned is ready for transcribing – volunteers are welcome! The document on the left is a vendue list…
Read MoreComing Soon! Very Soon!
The first of our scanning dates is quickly approaching – Saturday June 2, 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Adams Corners Schoolhouse. This first session is dedicated to Lake Peekskill – we want to see your pictures, your papers, hear your…
Read MoreShow & Tell & Scan! Amusement parks!
Lots of fun stuff coming up! Start thinking about what you have to share with us! Even if you don’t live in the area anymore, if it’s related to Putnam Valley, we’re interested! *** Our American History is on April…
Read MoreComing up this season
With much of the area recovering from the series of storms and extended power outages, Our American History made it’s return. We had a small gathering at the library for local author Deborah Rafferty Oswald on March 10 where she…
Read MoreThe year is winding down
The final Our American History program of the year is this coming Saturday, December 9th, at 10:00AM at the PV Library. Our Holiday Boutique will also be open this weekend. Stop by and pick up a few gifts for your…
Read MoreAlexander Hamilton, West Point, Bannerman Castle.
This past Thursday was the conclusion of the 2017 spring season of Our American History – and boy did we go out with a bang! It was our best attended session yet, with around 60 people in attendance. Many thanks…
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Putnam Valley: A Look Back
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