Dutchess County’s Indiana Jones: A Vassar Professor’s Escape from the Spanish Civil War
Due to limited seating, RSVP is required. See form below.
The outlines of this story read like a major motion picture: an erstwhile professor is trapped behind enemy lines while Fascists seek to overrun a major European country. However, there are some important differences from the major movie series: the professor was female, James Bruce Ross of Vassar College, the place was Spain, and the power-hungry dictator was Francisco Franco. The explosions and gunfire were still very real, along with the last-minute rescue by a French aristocrat.
Join Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum at Foster’s Coach House in Rhinebeck at 6 PM on *Wednesday*, May 22nd to hear the details of this hair-raising episode of real Dutchess History. Seating is limited and reservations can only be held until 5 minutes before the program time. For dinner reservations, call the restaurant at (845) 876-8052.
The event will accept and encourage donations to its partner organization, Historic Red Hook.
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The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together, while introducing the community to iconic locales. The Tavern Trail is a collaborative endeavor between the Dutchess County Department of History, local historical societies, and signature food and beverage industry partners to create an innovative program that highlights the county’s rich history. Each installment of the program is held at a different historic location and includes a brief presentation on an engaging episode of the local past.
County Historian William P. Tatum III said, “The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail highlights many of our iconic buildings and the history contained in our epic landscape. These programs are a fun way to explore the links between history, cuisine and local culture that make our area such a vibrant place.”