by Bill Merchant, Historian, Delaware and Hudson Canal Historical Society The Hudson River was integral to the development of the… Read more The D&H Canal and the Hudson River
The History Alliance of Kingston is a cooperative partnership between historical institutions and individuals located in the Mid Hudson Valley, New York, with a preponderance of members located in Kingston. Created in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, its mission is to bring local history to life for people of all ages through events and activities that reflect and promote a deeper understanding of the diverse social and cultural history of the Hudson Valley
HAK's website and social media will be a place to find historical resources, a calendar of events, fun activities, educational materials. HAK also posts historical stories biweekly in the Kingston Wire. This blog will republish those stories about two weeks after publication.
The Birth of the New York State Senate in Kingston
By Aaron Robinson, Historic Site Manager, Senate House State Historic Site September is here, marking the last days of summer… Read more The Birth of the New York State Senate in Kingston
Mary Powell and the Fourth of July
by Sara Wassberg-Johnson, Hudson River Maritime Museum The Fourth of July is the celebration of the Declaration of Independence, when… Read more Mary Powell and the Fourth of July
Gardens of Yesteryear
by Courtney McNamara, D&H Canal Society Below is an excerpt from a booklet written by Julia McEntee Dillon (1834… Read more Gardens of Yesteryear
Black Suffragists: Standing Up to White Supremacy
by Troy Ellen Dixon The critical contributions of Black women to the suffrage movement in the face of the racism… Read more Black Suffragists: Standing Up to White Supremacy
Women Worked on the D&H Canal
“…both the small boats on the old canal, and the large boats on the new canal, substitute women and girls… Read more Women Worked on the D&H Canal
Mary Powell vs. Thomas Cornell Glee Clubs
In the summer of 1881, the Kingston Daily Freeman ran a series of articles about what became known as “glee… Read more Mary Powell vs. Thomas Cornell Glee Clubs
History Alliance of Kingston: Our New Project
The History Alliance of Kingston (HAK) is pleased to announce its first event of 2021! HAK will introduce to the… Read more History Alliance of Kingston: Our New Project
History Alliance of Kingston: The Origin Story
It was an idea kicking around in Henry’s mind for a few years. (There’d been a version of it at… Read more History Alliance of Kingston: The Origin Story
History Alliance Of Kingston’s Blog: Introduction
The History Alliance of Kingston is a cooperative partnership between historical institutions and individuals located in the Mid Hudson Valley,… Read more History Alliance Of Kingston’s Blog: Introduction