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Mar 16, 2021 · Join Poughkeepsie Public Library District Local History Librarian, Kira Thompson, as we explore the centuries-old history of Poughkeepsie’s waterfront area. ...
- 85 min
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- Poughkeepsie Public Library District
Nov 2, 2010 · Located approximately 75 miles north of New York City on the east bank of the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie was settled over three hundred years ago by Dutch a...
- 42 min
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- Vassar
Exploring POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Postcards and Treasured MemoriesWhether you're a history buff, a travel enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the b...
A 6.5 mile walking tour of historic Poughkeepsie organized by Take A Walk New York, an organization dedicated to encouraging New Yorkers to walk more and to ...
Mar 10, 2022 · The Genealogy and Local History rooms are located on the the Main floor of the Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie, New York. To learn more about our A...
Feb 3, 2022 · Many are not aware that abolitionist Frederick Douglass delivered a speech in Poughkeepsie's College Hill Park. In 1858, a few years prior to the Civil War, ...
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- Vassar
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Dec 2, 2016 · 1777 -- Ferries operated on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. 1777 -- The state capital of New York, Kingston, was occupied and burned by the British. Spared from battle during the American Revolution, Poughkeepsie became the temporary capital. 1777 -- Stephen Hendriksen built an inn, later called the Forbus Hotel.