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.
18th Century Living Event at Stony Point
May 11, 2024
11:00 AM
to 4:00 PM
Location: 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Flax Breaking and Spinning with Barbara Johns
Barbara will demonstrate flax breaking, drop spindles and spinning wheel use as done in the 18th century and then explain how these fibers were spun and woven into cloth for clothing.Try your hand at spinning!
Food Preservation with Tom Hunt
Historian Tom Hunt displays several different foodstuffs and explains the various methods that people living in the 18th century used to preserve and enhance their food in the days before refrigeration.
Free! (Donations are gratefully accepted!)
Please call the office for information, Wednesday-Sunday: 845-786-2521
Watch for updates and additional programs on our Facebook page: https://www.FaceBook.com/StonyPointBattlefieldAndLighthouse
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