May 2010
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Wilderstein: Regular Tour Season & "CPR" Exhibit
May 1 - October 31 (Thursday - Sunday)
noon - 4:00 PM
House museum open for guided tours - last tour begins at 3:30 PM. New exhibition, entitled "CPR," showcasing the remarkable Conservation, Preservation and Restoration efforts at Wilderstein over the past 30 years. This exhibit examines the process involved in restoring the exterior of the mansion; innovative approaches used to reclaim and maintain the historic landscape; recent conservation work on the dining room, entry hall and library; as well as the conservation treatment of objects in the collections.
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Hudson River Heritage Annual Preservation Forum
Influence and Perspective
Symposium to be held at AstorCourts, River Road in Rhinebeck
May 13 and May 14, 2010
9:30– 4:00 p.m.
One-day admission includes morning coffee service, lunch, and afternoon soft drinks: $75
Combined two-day admission: $135
May 13 speakers:
Roberta Lane: Senior Program Officer and Regional Attorney, National Trust, Historic Preservation
Deirdre Glenn: Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh
William Roads: Professor, SUNY, will speak on Greek Revival and Italianate styles of the Hudson Valley
Kate Kerin: Landscape Curator at Olana
May 13 and May 14, 2010
9:30– 4:00 p.m.
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Roberta Lane: Senior Program Officer and Regional Attorney, National Trust, Historic Preservation
Deirdre Glenn: Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh
William Roads: Professor, SUNY, will speak on Greek Revival and Italianate styles of the Hudson Valley
Kate Kerin: Landscape Curator at Olana
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Friday
Hudson River Heritage Annual Preservation Forum
Influence and Perspective
Symposium to be held at AstorCourts, River Road in Rhinebeck
May 13 and May 14, 2010
9:30– 4:00 p.m.
One-day admission includes morning coffee service, lunch, and afternoon soft drinks: $75
Combined two-day admission: $135
May 14 speakers:
Wint Aldrich: Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation
Sam White: architect, author, and great-grandson of Stanford White
Nicholas Robinson: Professor of Law, Pace University; Co-Director, Center for Environmental Legal Studies; drafted New York Wetlands and Wild Bird Laws and was inaugurated as first chairman of both the statutory Wetlands Appeals Board and Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley; authored numerous books and articles on historic preservation and environmental law
Jay Di Lorenzo: President, Preservation League of New York State
Kathleen Hammer: owner of Astor Courts
“Under a higher degree of civilization, conversion takes the place of destruction and things merely change their owners or their uses.” –John Claudius Loudon
Encyclopedia of Cottage, Farmand Villa Architecture, 1833
Evening benefit to be held at Rokeby, River Road in Barrytown May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $65
Tickets and information for the symposium or benefit, please contact (845) 876-2474 or office at: hudsonriverheritage.org
May 13 and May 14, 2010
9:30– 4:00 p.m.
One-
May 14 speakers:
Wint Aldrich: Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation
Sam White: architect, author, and great-
Nicholas Robinson: Professor of Law, Pace University; Co-
Jay Di Lorenzo: President, Preservation League of New York State
Kathleen Hammer: owner of Astor Courts
“Under a higher degree of civilization, conversion takes the place of destruction and things merely change their owners or their uses.” –John Claudius Loudon
Encyclopedia of Cottage, Farmand Villa Architecture, 1833
Evening benefit to be held at Rokeby, River Road in Barrytown May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $65
Tickets and information for the symposium or benefit, please contact (845) 876-
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Wurtemburg
371 Wurtemburg Rd., Rhinebeck
One mile south of Slate Quarry Rd., off Rt. 9G
Visit the website www.stpaulswurtemburg.org or call (845) 876- 7252 or 7697 for further information.
May 16: Special free concert and art show at 3:00 PM. Music includes Kingston Bell Ringers, St. Paul's Choir, instrumental accompaniment and dedication of a new song specifically composed for St. Paul's of Wurtemburg.) Reception will follow.
Commemorative t-shirt and tote bag: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of St Paul’s of Wurtemburg and join in the history. T-shirts and tote bag with church design for sale. Price: $10.00/ each (Order size and color- see website for details or call (845) 758-8522)
371 Wurtemburg Rd., Rhinebeck
One mile south of Slate Quarry Rd., off Rt. 9G
Visit the website www.stpaulswurtemburg.org or call (845) 876-
May 16: Special free concert and art show at 3:00 PM. Music includes Kingston Bell Ringers, St. Paul's Choir, instrumental accompaniment and dedication of a new song specifically composed for St. Paul's of Wurtemburg.) Reception will follow.
Commemorative t-
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Rhinebeck Historical Society: May 21 (Friday) - 7:30pm at Town Hall
RHS presents 'Open Mike'
Come tell your stories about life in Rhinebeck in the old days! Come listen to what life was like before you arrived in town!
Come tell your stories about life in Rhinebeck in the old days! Come listen to what life was like before you arrived in town!
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Fala Gala
May 22 (Saturday) noon - 3 PM
Wilderstein's biannual "doggy" event celebrating the gift of Scottie Dog Fala by Margaret (Daisy) Suckley to Franklin Roosevelt. A great opportunity for adults, kids, and dogs of all breeds to experience Wilderstein’s magnificent grounds and enjoy howls of fun. This special day features a pooch parade, Fala look-alike contest, short bread bake-off, snack bar (hot dogs, anyone), scotch tasting and more. Admission to the event is $25 per dog, canine admirers (people) are free. For more information, please call 845.876.4818.
May 22 (Saturday) noon -
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Memorial Day
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