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250 YEARS OF REVOLUTIONARY PEOPLE & PLACES

Explore the History, Places & Personalities That Built a Nation in Putnam County, New York

Putnam County formed in 1812; named after Major General Israel Putnam, a hero in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.

Living History through Many Lenses

Gain a new perspective with tales of revolutionary women like Sybil Ludington, whose 40-mile horseback ride rallied militia after the burning of nearby Danbury, Connecticut.

Remember the often forgotten slavery economy in the north through the eyes of people such as Prince Cornwall, an enslaved man who served under General George Washington.

Hear the treasonous tale of Major General Benedict Arnold and visit Constitution Island, an integral location for military strategy of the Great Chain and the site General George Washington made his final address to the troops.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Join the Putnam History Museum for their 119th Annual Meeting
    Free and open to everyone! In-person space is limited, so be sure to register soon!

    The highlight of the meeting will be a special presentation by Doc Bayne entitled “The Chain that Saved the Colonies.” During the American Revolution, the Great Chain stretched across the Hudson River between West Point and Constitution Island to protect it from British invasion. Doc will present the history of his discovery of the forge in Sterling Forest that made the chain.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/rh7u3xpt

    Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
    Time: 2:00 pm
    Location: Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY)

  2. “Shot Heard Round the World.”

    Join Putnam County Executive Kevin M. Byrne, members of the Revolutionary Putnam County Committee and other officials for a special reading of two iconic American works: Ralph Waldo Emerson’s "Concord Hymn" and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” on Saturday, April 19th at noon at the Historic Courthouse in Carmel. This event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the famous Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first military engagements between Britain and the American Colonies, which sparked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

    Date: Saturday April 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 pm
    Location: The Historic Courthouse Carmel 

  3. Local History Presentation at the Kent Public Library.

    Join historical reenactor and local teacher, Robert Buccheri for a fascinating talk on our area's participation in the American Revolutionary War!

    Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
    Time: 6:00 pm
    Location: Kent Public Library (17 Sybils Crossing, Kent, NY)

  4. Tours at Constitution Island

    Dates: Saturday, June 14th, Saturday, June 28th, Saturday July 12th, Saturday, July 26th,
    Saturday, August 9th, Saturday, August 23rd, Saturday, September 13th, Saturday, September 27th
    Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
    Location:  1 Chestnut St, Cold Spring, NY
    Constitution Island Association | West Point

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