Events
Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed below.
Events must be related to the themes of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and be heritage, cultural, historical, and/or recreational/trail related.
History-A-Thon: An end-of-winter Fundraiser & Challenge
Mar 1, 2024
12:00 AM
to Mar 31, 2024, 11:45 PM
Location: Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street Cold Spring NY 10516
Participants are invited to dive into local culture and history with the PHM’s History-a-thon Challenge, designed to inspire exploration, curiosity, and adventure during the final weeks of winter – all while raising critical funds for the Putnam History Museum. Our goal is to raise $2,500 in March through this inaugural event. Donating to the Challenge offers you exclusive weekly prompts, opportunities to win prizes, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are playing a vital role in raising crucial funds for the museum. Your support is greatly appreciated!
How it works: Step 1: Register below! In addition to the Challenge Packet, registered participants receive: Weekly encouragement emails, recommending specific activities and ideas to fulfill Challenge goals. This will include engaging prompts – specific to Putnam County & the Hudson Valley, but adaptable for any hometown or city. Prizes for: Specific donor levels Participation See the prizes listed below! Step 2: Get out and explore, March 1st-31st. Participants are encouraged to complete one activity per week. Participants must complete at least four activities in the month to claim their prize. While we recommend starting the challenge March 1st, you can sign-up at any time throughout the month! There will be plenty of time to complete the recommended Challenge activities. Step 3: Document your adventure, March 31st. Participants will fill out a brief form to input your activities and claim your prizes!
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