Greenbush Historical Society Meeting
Join the Greenbush Historical Society to explore more local history at our next program on January 21st, at 2PM, at the East Greenbush Library. Jim Cochran will speak about the "Fabulous Cushing Boys." This program will examine the lives of four area brothers and their exploits before, during, and after the Civil war. One brother was relatively nondescript; one was much more brave and daring. (In fact, he earned a Medal of Honor after the Battle of Gettysburg.) The third brother led a virtual suicide mission with some men from Albany and Rensselaer to became the "American idol" of his day. Two of the brothers are buried locally - in the Albany Rural Cemetery and the Beverwyck in Rensselaer. Our presenter for this spellbinding story - Jim Cochran - is a retired literature teacher and part-time American Historian. Our meeting Jan. 21 will also be a great opportunity to purchase your 2018 North Greenbush Historical Calendar for only $10. (Currently available at the Wynantskill Town Clerk's office.) The program itself is free and open to all, but we do ask that you register with the Library by calling 518.477.7476. Light refreshments will be served.
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