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February 28
Distinguished Author Series presents:
Rediscovering Jacob Riis:
Exposure Journalism and Photography in Turn-of-the-Century New York
A discussion with co-authors Bonnie Yochelson and Daniel Czitrom.
Kinderhook Reformed Church, Broad Street, Kinderhook, 4 pm. Free admission.

Following the talk, meet the authors at a reception at the James Vanderpoel House
16 Broad Street, Kinderhook
5:30pm, Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, $35/per person
For information and reservations please call 758-9265

April 4
Walking tour of historic Warren Street in Hudson with Samuel Shem, author of The Spirit of the Place, 1pm. $20 Reservations required.

Distinguished Author Series presents Samuel Shem at the Kinderhook Village Hall. 4pm, Free.

Meet the Author reception following the talk at 5:30pm at the James Vanderpoel House, $35, Reservations requested.


April 25
Industrial Archaeology Bus tour with Peter Stott, author of Looking for Work: Industrial Archeology in Columbia County New York $50, Reservations required.

May 16
Distinguished Author Series presents Hugh Howard to discuss his new book The Painter's Chair at Spencertown Academy, 4pm, Free.

Meet the Author reception following the talk, $35 Reservations requested.

May 19
Caring for your Historic Home, a panel discussion. 7pm James Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad Street, Free.

May 30
Opening Day at Luykas Van Alen House Sinterklaasavond! Celebrate St. Nicholas Eve all summer long!

May 29-31
Fyfes and Drumms of Olde Saratoga Encampment on the lawn at the James Vanderpoel House. Parade Saturday.

June 6
First Columbians 2009
This year the Society's major benefit will be held on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House on 9H in Kinderhook. A cocktail reception and silent auction at the Van Alen House will be followed by dinners in private homes throughout the county. For reservations please call the Society: 518-758-9265.

October 17
Annual meeting of the Columbia County Historical Society, 10 am at the James Vanderpoel House. Presentation of the annual Columbia County Heritage Awards.

December 2009

Celebrate the holidays with the Columbia County Historical Society
The Annual Greens Show, Holiday Craft Boutique, and Gallery of Wreaths will be held at the Columbia County Museum and the James Vanderpoel House. Free.