The 2022 Calendars are here!

It’s that time of year! Our 2022 calendars are ready for preorder. Secure yours today at $12.50! These beautiful calendars showcase the history of our region with photos carefully chosen by Hoosick Township Historical Society Trustees and friends. They make a fantastic gift for anyone who loves history and Hoosick Falls. In the meantime, your …

Wedding and Anniversary Announcement List

We now have Wedding and Anniversary Announcements from 1890-2006, categorized by the bride's maiden name followed by the groom's name available. Each book has it's own alphabetized list for the announcements we have. If you would like a copy of any, please send an email request or call and we can send you a copy. …

Music on the Lawn

Featuring Barry Hyman and Jared Carrozza Vocals, Guitar, Bass and more! Bring a chair and your own refreshments for a casual evening under the stars on the lawn of the Louis Miller Museum. Donations accepted for the musicians. Rain date of September 11th

Clothing of the Battle of Bennington

Featuring Guest Speaker Eric Schnitzer NPS Ranger & Military Historian Join us on the lawn! It’s a rare thing in history to have a battle which was impacted by the clothing worn by its participants. The 1777 Battle of Bennington is just one example of such an event. Join Saratoga National Historical Partk’s Eric Schnitzer …

It’s Raffle Time!

While you're at the museum this Thursday for our first Open Air Art Show on the lawn, be sure to purchase your ticket to win the beautiful "Flowers in the Attic Window" quilt by local artist Diane Ahrberg. Print your ticket(s) in advance and drop it/them off this weekend or any time before the drawing …

Celebrating Harris Hawthorne

Hoosick Township Historical Society Director, Joyce Brewer, stands with Hawthorne descendant Wayne DeSorb beside the newly installed historic marker celebrating the life of Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Harris S. Hawthorne. This past weekend, the Hoosick Township Historical Society celebrated Armed Forces Day with the unveiling of a new historic marker celebrating Civil War …

Thank you Gilbert Wright

Gilbert Wright, a lifelong member of the Hoosick Township Historical Society passed away on February 21, 2021 at the age of 92. Gilbert served as the Town of Hoosick Historian, as a HTHS board member, colleague in education, and a wonderful friend. His knowledge of the history of our community is preserved in the many …

Freemasons in Hoosick

By Jason Dzembo  Nestled back on a grassy hill, just off the intersection of Hill Road and State Route 7, sits an unassuming green building. This building, the Grange Hall, is also the current home of Van Rensselaer-Star No. 400, F. & A.M., a stalwart Lodge of Freemasons, working to improve themselves and the communities in which …

The Skeleton That Came to Life

By James F. Mooney Chief of Police, Hoosick Falls, New York, as Told to John S. Thorp Rick Brownell as Police Chief Mooney at Murder in the Valley of the Owl (October 24, 2020). The ghost of Hoosick Falls rose from its grave that stormy, windy night in April [1926]. The ghost occupied the old …

The Life and Crimes of Winslow Russell

On October 24th, we presented the accounts of several Hoosick murders in a dramatic fashion on the lawn of the museum. During this event, Zachary Green of Buskirk portrayed the infamous scoundrel, Winslow Russell, wearing a top hat, long coat, and testy attitude. The script he used - abridged slightly from Russell's original - is …