Wurtemburgers: Being German in 18th-Century Northern Dutchess

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Join us at Lasting Joy Brewery for a journey into the initial European settlement of southern Columbia and northern Dutchess Counties. Some may be familiar with the story of the German Palatines from the Rhineland, who immigrated to the Livingston Estates between 1709-1712, then dispersed across New York. This presentation follows the Dutchess County branch of that story, focusing on the hamlet of Wurtemburg in Rhinebeck, which is still largely intact today. Hear about the challenges and tribulations on both sides of the Atlantic that led hearty Rhinelanders to lay the groundwork for our modern communities

This event is Free and Open to the Public. 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.”