While we're all at home for the foreseeable future, now is a great time to tackle those projects you've been thinking about, or take advantage of an online resource! Here are some ideas:
Record Your Story: Life During COVID-19
During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever for us to record every day life for future historians. In the archives we have diaries and reminiscences from 19th- and 20th-century Red Hook residents and we'd like to add your 21st-century voice. Consider documenting your experience in a journal and donating a copy, or fill out this form with question prompts.
Sort through personal and family archives
You know what we're talking about! It's time to dust off those family treasures squirreled away in the attic, or in the back or your closet. If you have anything Red Hook-related, consider setting it aside to donate. We are also happy to scan originals you'd like to keep! Let us know at info@historicredhook.org
Research your ancestors
There's no time like the present to go down a genealogical rabbit hole! Take advantage of free webinars courtesy of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
Ancestry.com is currently offering free access to their collection of National Archives Records. Explore nearly 500 million historical documents and images here.
Enjoy past HRH programming
Events may be cancelled, but you can watch our past programming from the comfort of your home on our website here. We recommend a particularly relevant lecture from 2016:
Public Health comes to Red Hook and Rhinebeck: One of the country’s few nursing historians, Professor Sandra Lewenson of Pace University, explores a pioneering WWI-era nursing service that delivered quality health care to Red Hook and Rhinebeck, raising questions about public health today and how the past can inform the present. Jan. 31, 2016
Discover a digital project
Thanks to collaborations over the years with Bard College students, we have many fascinating digital projects on our website!
Explore our collections online
You can visit our collection online at www.NYHeritage.org/HistoricRedHook. Try our virtual scavenger hunt and find something new!
Try an activity from the Red Hook Public Library
The Red Hook Public Library now has a blog! Doing their part to help you stave off quarantine boredom, the library is sharing fun activities for all ages, like this community art project! We couldn't resist doodling the Elmendorph Inn and we'd love to see your version of a favorite Red Hook location.
Connect with the county-wide history community
Visit www.dutchesshistory.org to find blog posts on country history and connect with other historical partners throughout Dutchess County.
Explore the Dutchess County Historical Society’s online offerings, such as their recent research on Women’s Voices’s and Talents.
