The Losses and Services of the American Loyalists in Poughkeepsie | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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The Losses and Services of the American Loyalists in Poughkeepsie

Jun 14, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Website: https://walkway.org/calendar/ Email: clima@walkway.org Phone: 8457630656

During the American Revolution, not everyone was a patriot. Poughkeepsie had its mix of patriots, loyalists, and people who simply didn't care either way. Those who decided to remain loyal to the crown were not always treated with the respect they once were. Join Historian Shannon Butler as she presents her research on the small but active community of loyalists of Poughkeepsie.