Hoosick Falls is no stranger to murder and mystery and on October 24th, listen to three such tales by the fire on the lawn at the museum. In the meantime, here’s an examination of one such crime still echoing through the valley of the owls more than 221 years later. It was October 15th, 1799. … Continue reading A Mapletown Murder
Cozy up by the fire…
What better way to welcome the autumn of the year than with family and friends and stories by the fire? Join us at the Louis Miller Museum this October 24th at 6pm as we hear stories of mystery, mayhem, and dare we say murder in the Valley of the Owl. Bring masks, chairs, and blankets … Continue reading Cozy up by the fire…
Grandma Moses “Battle of Bennington” painting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfinEPoUFY&feature=youtu.be Grandma Moses "Battle of Bennington"
Sid Brown’s Photographic Journey
Featured will be a multitude of photographs taken by noted area photojournalist Sid Brown. This is the third Open Air exhibit the Historical Society has hosted this season. WHAT: Sid Brown’s Photographic Journey WHEN: Sunday, September 20, 2020 (Rain date: September 27) TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Louis Miller Museum, 166 Main Street, … Continue reading Sid Brown’s Photographic Journey
Interview with Richard Marker
Marker's Octagon Realty, located in the historic octagon home on River Street, was founded by Richard and Marge Marker. Listen as Richard recounts stories of life in rural Hoosick Falls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGByIRhTndk&t=360s Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozJANXOOgWQ Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL7pd7pf8Pc Part 3
PA Rosen Rye and Walter A. Wood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XuuybdIyic See related story, "Raise a glass"
Speaking through the lens
Photo by Donald Betit Donald Betit grew up in West Hoosick, NY with his mother, brother, and four sisters. In 2014, Donald was diagnosed with throat cancer and required around-the-clock care while combating the illness. He moved in with Judy Bishop in Hoosick Falls where he has lived since while undergoing multiple treatments and endured … Continue reading Speaking through the lens
Raise a glass to rosen rye and Walter A. Wood
Nothing is more exciting than getting a call asking if we would like to see Walter A. Wood equipment in use. In mid-July that's just what happened. Gary Fuess, a 1961 graduate of Delaware Valley University, called to tell me the university was hosting an “Historic Harvesting” event on July 16th. Focus of the event … Continue reading Raise a glass to rosen rye and Walter A. Wood
Donny Betit exhibit “Through my Lens”
Town of Hoosick becomes a “Purple Heart Community”
The Purple Heart, the oldest and most prestigious military award was started by General George Washington in 1782. At that time, it was called the Badge of Military Merit. On February 22, 1932 General George MacArthur revived the Purple Heart on the bicentennial of Washington’s birthday. Currently, the Purple Heart, per regulation is awarded in … Continue reading Town of Hoosick becomes a “Purple Heart Community”
