Telling histories from the Hudson River Valley
Join Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk for tales of the burnings of Clermont and other Patriot homes, and the deeds — heroic and dastardly — of Benedict Arnold, General Burgoyne, the Van Shaak family and Captain Daniel Nimham. Accompanied with live music by folk balladeer Linda Russel
On the front lawn of the James Vanderpoel House of History; bring a chair or blanket to picnic and enjoy the show!
Free Event
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