Sunday, July 2nd @ 1 PM Presented by Charles LaRocca Join Civil War historian Charles J. LaRocca as he discusses the role 124th New York Regiment (known as the “Orange Blossoms”), played in this pivotal battle of the American Civil War. Registration limited. Sign up online today, or call (845) 496-5483 x 325 for additional information!
Sunday, July 2nd at 1:00 pm - Civil War Historian Charles J. "Chuck" LaRocca will talk about the 124th regiment made up of local soldiers from Orange County and their role in fighting for the Union cause during the 2nd day of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Register online today, or call […]
DEATH & MOURNING IN COLONIAL AMERICA Saturday, October 14th @ 1 pm (in-person) Learn about customs, practices and beliefs related to death in Colonial and Revolutionary America. Staff from New Windsor Cantonment will be on hand with a reproduction coffin and funeral attire to help bring these early traditions to life! Space is limited. Register […]
The Friends of the Moffat Library Annual Meeting Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 @ 6 pm Washingtonville Then and Now: A Photographic Journey with historian Jeanne Versweyveld @ 6:30 pm The Friends of the Moffat Library will hold their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 in the Meeting Room of the Moffat Library. The business […]
George Washington & the Newburgh Conspiracy Saturday, March 2nd @ 1 pm (in-person) Learn how George Washington prevented a mutiny of his officers, as well as the motives behind this pivotal, and often forgotten chapter, of American history. This program will be presented by Michael McGurty, a museum educator at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. Please […]
EUGENE AKERS & HIS MILITARY SERVICE IN LETTERS Saturday, May 11th @ 1 pm (in-person) Discover the life and military service of Washingtonville native Eugene Akers, who served as an electrician’s mate onboard the U.S.S. Emmons during WWII. Our own Librarian Matthew Thorenz will share excerpts from Eugene’s letters that trace his journey from basic training, […]
