Dorothy Wickenden’s “The Agitators” Book Talk
The New Yorker Executive Editor Dorothy Wickenden discusses her new book, The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women’s Rights with Jami Floyd,…
World Book Day: An International Offering from the Library Collections of Historic Hudson Valley
Between 1815 and 1832, Washington Irving lived and traveled through Europe, spending several years in residence in Spain. During this time he purchased over one…
Birthdays in the Circle of Washington Irving
April 3, 2023, marks the 240th birthday of Washington Irving. Delving into Historic Hudson Valley’s Library’s manuscript collections of the Irving family, as well as…
The Swedish Nightingale and Historic Hudson Valley
Annie Muirhead, Historic Hudson Valley’s (HHV’s) curatorial technician, delves into the woman behind the nickname and the mania she inspired. Jenny Lind’s Songs/“The Dream.” Lyrics…
Susan of Philipsburg Manor
Susan, Abigal, Massy, Dina, and Sue. Five adults enslaved by Adolph Philipse at the Upper Mills in Sleepy Hollow. Who were they? What were their…
K-12 Reading List for Women’s History Month
This list includes a selection of stories of amazing women and girls who stood up for what they believed in, from suffrage to civil rights…
HHV names new Summer Research Fellows as Women’s History Month kicks off
Following a competitive application process, the Selection Committee of the Women’s History Institute is happy to announce the 2021 Summer Research Fellows. Morgan Graham (PhD…
Sojourner Truth: A journey from enslavement to inspiring speaker and human rights advocate
By Jessa J. Krick, Associate Director of Collections, Historic Hudson Valley Isabella/Sojourner Truth. Trina Greene (American, active 1990-current). Bronze. 2013. Image: Historic Hudson Valley Snow…
K-12 Reading List on Slavery, Race, and African American History and Culture
This list includes recommendations for different ages and entry points into the topics of slavery, racial inequality, and the long fight for justice. Some present…
Uncovering Women’s History in the Historic Hudson Valley Archives
The summer of 2020 marked the third year of Historic Hudson Valley’s Women’s History Fellowship. Despite the challenges presented by the ongoing health crisis, two…