Amanda Bodian
My connection to Red Hook began when I became a weekender in Milan 40 years ago and then a full timer 17 years ago. Professionally, I worked for many years in retailing in New York City, followed by having my own business selling promotional merchandise. Now, I oversee the Red Hook-Rhinebeck tourist map and manage a couple of rental properties. I am also a member of Red Hook’s Economic Development Committee. I became involved with Historic Red Hook when Claudine and Chris Klose told me about the organization and invited me to become involved. History has resonated with me from my early years. My first taste of local history was when, as a child growing up in England, my town celebrated its millennium. Even the Queen came, and we had the day off from school. After that I was hooked. Local history is so fascinating because it is about real people and how the local area has developed as it has; it’s what makes our town tick today.
Amanda Bodian is the Chair of the Marketing Committee and a member of the Programs Committee. She can be contacted at info@historicredhook.org.