Historical Society
of the Nyacks
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Happenings Monthly Meetings Our regular business meetings are held at 7:00 p.m., second Wednesdays at the South Nyack Village Hall, 282 South Broadway, last building on the right before Thruway entrance, with parking lot. All are invited. Visit our publications page for two new HSN books. Following are some of the events we've participated in. Stay tuned for more happenings. We held our fabled Fish & Ships exhibit, "The Hudson River in the History of the Nyacks," during 2009. Lawn Sale Well-attended Lawn Sales, were held on Saturday, June 9, 2007 and Saturday, May 2, 2006. Benefiting the Society's promotion of local history, the sales offered bric-a-brac, jewelry, linens, household items and more. John Scott Armchair Walking Tours for 2009 John Scott Armchair Walking Tours for 2007 John Scott Armchair Walking Tours for 2007 Second Black Authors Book Fair, Nyack Library, Saturday, April 8th, 2006. Library Exhibit Featured Early Schools During the month of October 2005, at the Nyack Library, we presented a pictorial and informational exhibit on the early private schools that preceded public schools in Nyack. The lobby glass case exhibit is available for viewing during library hours. Down From the Attic: Preserving Our Family Heritage Ever wonder what’s the best thing to do with that family Bible, quilt or old photo collection, to save for yourself and for future generations to enjoy? This program was held in April, 2005 School Exhibit This memorabilia exhibit of Nyack's first school was shown during October, 2004 in the Nyack Library. Thanks to Pat Condello and Karen Kennell for assembling this exhibit and to the Nyack Library for hosting it. We also thank our many contributors for their gracious donations and loans of memorabilia. Tenth Anniversary Cruise Our tenth anniversary cruise on October 24, 2004 was a big success. Many thanks to more than 100 members and friends for helping us celebrate while enjoying autumn leaves and hearing tales and songs of the Hudson. Our wish, As we blew out the candles on our birthday cake, was to celebrate our next anniversary in our own museum. Van Houten's Landing Exhibit The "Van Houten's Landing" storefront exhibit of boat-building history was held during June, 2004. It was co-sponsored by the Van Houten's Neighborhood Association and the Historical Society of the Nyacks. Other Tours Be sure to attend the Walking Tours sponsored by the Friends of the Nyacks (Oak Hill Cemetery, Upper Nyack, South Nyack, Downtown Nyack and others). Our Second Spring House Tour was held on May 8, 2004. |
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