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91st Annual Meeting

From Founders to Farmers:

An Archaeologist's View of 19th Century Homes

in the Hudson Valley

Dr. Eugene Boesch

Senior Archaeologist, Historic Preservation & Archaeology

This presentation discusses the archaeology of nineteenth century dwellings using examples from the lower Hudson Valley. Dr. Boesch will discuss what archaeologists know, do not know, and want to know about such domestic sites and will describe how Historic archaeology complements, frequently exceeds, and sometimes contradicts the documentary record for understanding past behavior. The nineteenth century was a time of rapid change that set the stage for twentieth century culture and our contemporary experiences. The archaeology of domestic sites can help place those experiences in a historic context.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

7:30 pm

Historical Hall

A brief business meeting will precede the lecture.

This program is made possible through the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Bedford History on the Village Green

Grand Opening of our new offices at the Bedford Store

September 6, 2008

details to come!

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Antiques Show

Wonderful new dealers and interesting antiques!

October 18 & 19, 2008

Historical Hall

Route 22 & 172 on the Bedford Village Green

Saturday 10 - 5

Sunday 11 - 5

Admission - $10

Click here for more information and a list of exhibitors

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