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…
Historic Hudson Valley Receives Grant to Restore Rare 1830s Bandbox
The bandbox that will be conserved with funds from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network. Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) has received a grant from the Greater…
Eradicating Invasive Plant Species at Philipsburg Manor
Beginning in 2007, Philipsburg Manor experienced numerous storms and hurricanes which altered its native landscape. Along with many smaller plants and shrubs, several mature willow…
From Dutch to English Law: One Woman’s Experience in Colonial America
By Elizabeth Turner, MA candidate, SUNY Albany Margaretta (Happy) Rockefeller Fellow, Historic Hudson Valley, 2020 Historians commonly note the greater autonomy and legal capability that…